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Prop Firms with Static Drawdown
Static (or balance-based) drawdown means your maximum loss limit is calculated from your starting balance and never changes, regardless of how much profit you make. For example, on a $100K account with 10% max drawdown, your account can never drop below $90K — even if you grow it to $120K, the floor stays at $90K. This is the most trader-friendly drawdown model because your profits are safe from being "trailed." Compare this with trailing drawdown, where every new high-water mark raises your loss floor, effectively putting your profits at risk. Most experienced traders strongly prefer static drawdown.
How It Works
$100K account + 10% static DD = floor is always $90K. Even if you profit to $120K, you can still draw down to $90K without failing.
vs Trailing DD
Trailing DD raises your floor with profits. At $120K with trailing, your floor becomes $108K (not $90K). Profits effectively reduce your risk buffer.
Best for Swing
Static DD is ideal for swing traders who need room for drawdowns between profitable trades. Trailing DD punishes normal trading volatility.
Check Daily DD
Static max DD is great, but also check the DAILY loss limit. Most firms still have a separate 4-5% daily drawdown (which may be trailing).
Find Your Perfect Firm16 Results
| # | Firm | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | FundedNext Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.8 | |
2 | The 5%ers Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 6%. | 4.8 | |
3 | Breakout Drawdown type: static. Max DD: 6%. | 4.8 | |
4 | Maven Trading Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 8%. | 4.5 | |
5 | FundingPips Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.8 | |
6 | Topstep Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 3%. | 4.5 | |
7 | Finotive Funding Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.3 | |
8 | AquaFunded Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.6 | |
9 | For Traders Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.4 | |
10 | Fintokei Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.5 | |
11 | Funding Traders Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.6 | |
12 | Nordic Funder Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.4 | |
13 | Lark Funding Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%. | 4.4 | |
14 | Trade The Pool Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 6%. | 4.5 | |
15 | My Funded Futures Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 4%. | 4.7 | |
16 | The Trading Pit Futures Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 8%. | 4.5 |
Split
Up to 95%
From
$32
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 100%
From
$235
Type
Instant
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 6%.
Split
80% (up to 90%)
From
$45
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: static. Max DD: 6%.
Split
80%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 8%.
Split
Up to 100%
From
$32
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
95%
From
$79
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
90%
From
$99
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 90%
From
$109
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$149
Type
Instant
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 100%
From
$89
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
80%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
85%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 10%.
Split
Up to 80%
From
$97
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 6%.
Split
90%
From
$100
Type
1-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 4%.
Split
Up to 80%
From
$99
Type
2-Step
Drawdown type: balance. Max DD: 8%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is static vs trailing drawdown?
Static drawdown sets a fixed loss floor from your starting balance (e.g., $90K on a $100K account). Trailing drawdown moves that floor UP as your balance grows — so if you profit to $110K, your floor becomes $100K instead of staying at $90K.
Is static drawdown always better?
For most traders, yes. Static drawdown lets you keep a consistent risk buffer regardless of your profits. The only scenario where trailing might be preferable is if it comes with other benefits like a lower challenge fee or higher profit split.
Do all phases use the same drawdown type?
Usually yes — the drawdown type stays consistent across evaluation phases and the funded account. However, some firms switch from trailing in evaluation to static in funded, or vice versa. Always verify.