Prop Firm Tools

Prop Firm Drawdown Calculator

Know your real cushion at a glance. Enter your account and limits to see how much equity room is left before your daily and overall max loss thresholds — and which one will stop you out first.

$100,000

The initial funded balance your max drawdown is measured from.

10%

Total loss allowed from the starting balance before the account fails.

$102,000

Equity at the start of the trading day, used for the daily limit.

5%

Most you can lose in a single day, measured from today's start.

$101,000

Your live equity right now, including open positions.

Room before you breach a limit $4,100.00

Your daily limit binds first — you have $4,100.00 of room before the daily floor at $96,900.00.

Room to daily floor$4,100.00
Daily loss floor$96,900.00
Room to max floor$11,000.00
Max loss floor$90,000.00

For educational purposes only. Read our risk warning before trading.

The Math

How the Drawdown Room Is Calculated

Each limit defines a floor your equity must not cross. The overall floor sits below your starting balance; the daily floor sits below today's starting balance. The room to each floor is simply your current equity minus that floor. Whichever room is smaller is the limit that binds first.

Quick Reference

Common Prop Firm Drawdown Limits

Account sizeDaily limit (5%)Max limit (10%)Daily loss floorMax loss floor
$25,000$1,250$2,500$23,750$22,500
$50,000$2,500$5,000$47,500$45,000
$100,000$5,000$10,000$95,000$90,000
$200,000$10,000$20,000$190,000$180,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a prop firm drawdown limit?

It is the maximum loss a funded trading firm allows before your account is closed. Most firms set two: a daily limit measured from each day's starting balance, and an overall (max) limit measured from your initial funded balance.

Daily vs overall drawdown — what differs?

The daily limit resets each trading day and is measured from that day's opening equity. The overall limit is fixed against your starting balance and never resets. The calculator shows the room to each and flags which one you will hit first.

Which limit usually binds first?

Whichever floor is closest to your current equity. Early in an account that is up, the daily limit is often the tighter one; after a string of losses, the overall max floor can become the binding constraint. The smaller room is always the one that matters.

Does this include open trade losses?

Yes, if you enter your live equity. Most firms evaluate drawdown on equity, not balance, so floating losses on open positions count. Enter your current equity including open positions for the most accurate room figure. Always confirm the exact rule with your firm.