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Prop Firms with Trailing Drawdown
Trailing drawdown means your maximum loss floor moves UP as your account grows. If you start with $100K and a 5% trailing DD ($95K floor), then profit to $105K, your floor rises to $100K. This is stricter than static drawdown because your profits effectively reduce your risk buffer. There are two sub-types: real-time trailing (floor moves with every tick — very aggressive) and end-of-day trailing (floor only updates at market close — more forgiving). Understanding the difference is critical, as real-time trailing can trigger a fail during intraday drawdowns even if you end the day in profit.
How It Works
$100K + 5% trailing DD = $95K floor. Profit to $107K → floor rises to $102K. Your risk buffer never grows beyond the initial 5%.
Real-Time vs EOD
Real-time: floor moves every tick. EOD: floor only updates at daily close. EOD is significantly more forgiving for intraday traders.
Profit Lock Risk
With trailing DD, unrealized profits raise your floor. A winning trade that reverses can trigger a fail even if you break even on the day.
Strategy Impact
Scalpers and day traders handle trailing DD better than swing traders. Short hold times reduce exposure to floor movement.
Find Your Perfect Firm38 Results
| # | Firm | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4.8 | ||
2 | SabioTrade Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 6%. | 4.8 | |
3 | FXIFY Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.6 | |
4 | Blueberry Funded Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.2 | |
5 | Goat Funded Trader Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 8%. | 4.4 | |
6 | Earn2Trade Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%. | 4.6 | |
7 | Tradeify Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.5 | |
8 | Alpha Capital Group Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.7 | |
9 | E8 Markets Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 8%. | 4.7 | |
10 | Bulenox Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4.5%. | 4.3 | |
11 | Blue Guardian Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 8%. | 4.6 | |
12 | Instant Funding Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 10%. | 3.8 | |
13 | City Traders Imperium Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
14 | Funded Trading Plus Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
15 | ThinkCapital Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.3 | |
16 | Top One Trader Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 6%. | 4.4 | |
17 | BrightFunded Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
18 | QT Funded Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 8%. | 4.1 | |
19 | OANDA Prop Trader Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.8 | |
20 | ATFunded Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.4 | |
21 | Crypto Fund Trader Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.3 | |
22 | Audacity Capital Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
23 | The Trading Pit Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
24 | Darwinex Zero Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.3 | |
25 | Ment Funding Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.4 | |
26 | FundedElite Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
27 | Hantec Trader Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.6 | |
28 | Axi Select Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%. | 4.7 | |
29 | Top One Futures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%. | 4.4 | |
30 | Alpha Futures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.4 | |
31 | Apex Trader Funding Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4.5%. | 4.7 | |
32 | FundedNext Futures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.6 | |
33 | Blue Guardian Futures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.5 | |
34 | Take Profit Trader Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%. | 4.5 | |
35 | AquaFutures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.4 | |
36 | E8 Futures Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4.5%. | 4.5 | |
37 | TradeDay Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.6 | |
38 | Traders Launch Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%. | 4.4 |
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Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$89
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 95%
From
$119
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 6%.
Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$109
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$89
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 95%
From
$48
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 8%.
Split
80%
From
$75
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%.
Split
80%
From
$77
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$138
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 8%.
Split
85%
From
$129
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 8%.
Split
Up to 95%
From
$84
Type
Instant
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 100%
From
$109
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 100%
From
$119
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 10%.
Split
85%
From
$95
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
90%
From
$75
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 6%.
Split
85%
From
$85
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$199
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$119
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
50-80%
From
$199
Type
Instant
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 80%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Investoren-Allokation
From
$38
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$109
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
90%
From
$149
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$179
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$0
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: equity. Max DD: 10%.
Split
90%
From
$110
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%.
Split
80%
From
$90
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Split
100%
From
$147
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4.5%.
Split
90%
From
$119
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Split
85%
From
$129
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Split
Bis zu 90%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 3.5%.
Split
90%
From
$109
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Split
80%
From
$139
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4.5%.
Split
100%
From
$125
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Split
90%
From
$115
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: trailing. Max DD: 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is trailing drawdown bad?
Not inherently, but it's stricter than static drawdown. Trailing DD means your profits don't increase your risk buffer — as your balance grows, so does the minimum balance requirement. This is harder for swing traders and easier for scalpers/day traders.
What's the difference between real-time and EOD trailing?
Real-time trailing updates your loss floor with every tick of profit. If your balance hits $105K during the day, your floor immediately rises, even if you close the day at $101K. EOD trailing only updates the floor based on your closing balance, which is much more forgiving.
Can trailing DD cause a fail even if I'm profitable overall?
Yes. If your balance peaks at $110K (raising your floor to $105K) and then drops to $104K, you fail — even though you're still $4K in profit. This is the main risk of trailing drawdown.