DayTraders.com 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
Our reading
It rises tick by tick, while you trade
“Intraday trailing drawdown. Floor rises with equity. Highest contract limits: 6 on 25K up to 40 on 300K. Best for active day traders and scalpers.”marketing · daytraders.com/how-futures-funding-evaluations-work · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Trailing (25K to 300K)
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It rises tick by tick, while you trade
“Pro accounts retain the same drawdown rules as their evaluation accounts. These include either static or intraday trailing drawdowns.”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14367899-funded-account-trading-rules-pro-s2f · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Trailing (25K to 300K)
What the limit is measured against · phase 1
Our reading
Live equity, open trades included
“You may hold trades beyond 4:59PM ET, however, be aware position(s) will be subject to Mark-to-Market adjustments and could cause your account to hit the trailing/maximum loss limit. For more detailed information, please see the following link: CME Group - Mark to Market”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14368378-evaluation-account-rules · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Trailing (25K to 300K), EOD (25K to 300K), Static (25K to 150K)
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“End-of-day trailing drawdown with daily loss limits. Same contracts as Trailing. Drawdown only updates after the close. Better intraday breathing room for swing setups.”marketing · daytraders.com/how-futures-funding-evaluations-work · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: EOD (25K to 300K)
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“Pro accounts retain the same drawdown rules as their evaluation accounts.”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14367899-funded-account-trading-rules-pro-s2f · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: EOD (25K to 300K)
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1
Our reading
It does not move at all
“Fixed drawdown floor that never moves. More room to absorb pullbacks after building a cushion. Best for conservative strategies.”marketing · daytraders.com/how-futures-funding-evaluations-work · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Static (25K to 150K)
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It does not move at all
“Pro accounts retain the same drawdown rules as their evaluation accounts. These include either static or intraday trailing drawdowns.”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14367899-funded-account-trading-rules-pro-s2f · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Static (25K to 150K)
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“S2F accounts use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown , which only updates based on your highest balance at the close of each trading day. This provides more flexibility and reduces the likelihood of a loss due to intraday price movement.”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14367899-funded-account-trading-rules-pro-s2f · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: S2F (Skip Eval)
What makes the loss limit rise · live
Our reading
It rises tick by tick, while you trade
“The drawdown will lock and convert to a static level once your account’s highest unrealized (open trade) balance reaches at least:”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14038700-live-accounts-payouts · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: S2L (Go Live)
Where the limit stops rising
Our reading
At your starting balance
“NOTE 1: To unlock payouts, ensure the trailing drawdown has locked at the initial balance.”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14038700-live-accounts-payouts · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: S2L (Go Live)
What taking a payout does to the limit
Our reading
Nothing — the limit stays where it was
“Payouts can be requested once the trailing drawdown has reached the initial account balance . Requests can be submitted any time through your trader dashboard .”help centre · daytraders.com/help/articles/14038700-live-accounts-payouts · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: S2L (Go Live)
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