In our Futures For Traders Challenge, including the Master Account, the Max Drawdown is calculated as a fixed dollar amount based on end-of-day balance, not the highest balance reached.
How It Works
At the start, each account type has a predefined Max Drawdown amount:
$25,000 account → $1,250 EOD Max Drawdown
$50,000 account → $2,000 EOD Max Drawdown
$100,000 account → $2,500 EOD Max Drawdown
Your Max Drawdown is calculated daily at the end of day as:
End-of-day balance – fixed drawdown amount
For example:
If you start with a $100,000 account, your Max Drawdown is $2,500.
On Day 1, if your end-of-day balance is $101,000 → Max Drawdown threshold = $98,500.
On Day 2, if your end-of-day balance drops to $99,500 → Max Drawdown threshold will be still= $97,500.
This value stays fixed relative to your end-of-day balance minus the set amount, but it cannot fall below the initial balance minus the fixed drawdown amount.
Locking of Max Drawdown
The trailing Max Drawdown will never exceed your initial balance. This ensures it remains consistent and predictable throughout the challenge.
Once you request a reward, your trailing drawdown will be locked at your initial account balance.
Payouts & Safety Cushion
When requesting a payout, you must leave enough balance above your Max Drawdown threshold to keep the account compliant.
Example:
If you have a $100,000 account and $8,000 profit (balance $108,000), withdrawing the full $8,000 would drop you back to $100,000 — exactly at your Max Drawdown threshold — and this would breach the account. Always keep a safety buffer.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about our drawdown rules, contact our support team. They’re experienced traders who understand the challenges you face and are ready to help.