BestProp4U drawdown rules
When the loss limit rises, what it is measured against, where it stops rising and what a payout does to it, in the firm’s own words.
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1, phase 2
Our reading
It does not move at all
“Maximum Drawdown is a fixed percentage of your starting account balance . If the account drops by this amount, you break the rules and lose the account. This limit does not move or trail , even if your account grows.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Forex CFD 1-Phase, Forex CFD 2-Phase
What taking a payout does to the limit
Our reading
It tightens, down to the balance the account opened with
“When you make your first withdrawal , the “Lock Upon Payout” rule activates. After the payout is processed, your Maximum Drawdown is locked at the original starting balance .”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Forex CFD 1-Phase, Forex CFD 2-Phase
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“ONLY For Instant Funding plans that use a Trailing Max DrawDown, the Maximum Trailing DrawDown is initially set at 8% and trails (using CLOSED BALANCE - NOT equity ) your account until you have achieved a pre-defined % return in your account.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
Where the limit stops rising
Our reading
At your starting balance
“Once you have achieved the % return, the Maximum Trailing DrawDown no longer trails and is permanently locked in at your starting balance.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
What taking a payout does to the limit
Our reading
Nothing — the limit stays where it was, down to the balance the account opened with
“When a withdrawal is approved, we will also withdraw our share of the gains, and your max trailing DrawDown will lock in at your starting balance.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1, phase 2
Our reading
It does not move at all
“The Maximum DrawDown is initially set ( 2Phase - 9% / 1Phase - 6% ) and is static and will therefore remain at the same value for as long as the account will remain active.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Crypto only 1-Phase, Crypto only 2-Phase
What taking a payout does to the limit
Our reading
It tightens, down to the balance the account opened with
“DrawDown level Lock Upon Payout applies. Add-on is available to deactivate.”marketing · bestprop4u.com/en/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Crypto only 1-Phase, Crypto only 2-Phase, Pay Later, $1 Million 5-Phase
Daily limit · phase 1, phase 2
“Initially the Daily Cap Limit is 3% of your starting balance that your crypto account can move up or down on the first day of trading.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Crypto only 1-Phase, Crypto only 2-Phase
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1, phase 2, phase 3
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“The Maximum Trailing Loss for each phase trails using End of Day Balance .”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures 4-Phase
Where the limit stops rising
Our reading
At your starting balance
“Once you generate a 5% return in the account, the Max Trailing Loss will lock at the starting balance (i.e. the Max Loss Limit will never increase above your starting balance).”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures 4-Phase
Total loss allowed · phase 1, phase 2, phase 3
Our reading
5%
“Max Loss Trails on EOD balance A % of the initial balance. If you lose this amount then you breached the rules and thus failed the challenge or lost the funded account. 5%”marketing · bestprop4u.com/en/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures 4-Phase
Total loss allowed · funded
Our reading
50%
“Risk Parameters: The Max Loss is capped at 50% of your starting balance. There are no longer any profit targets, consistency rules, or time limits.”help centre · bestprop4u.com/en/faq/ · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures 4-Phase
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