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E8 Markets Static Drawdown
The Simple Answer
E8 Markets uses a static maximum drawdown on some accounts and a trailing maximum drawdown on others. The 1 Step (E8 Pro) account uses a static drawdown, where the loss level is fixed from the starting balance and does not move. The E8 One, E8 Signature and E8 Zero accounts use a trailing drawdown, where the loss level follows your balance upward.
In short, a static drawdown gives you a fixed and predictable failure point, while a trailing drawdown moves with your balance. The daily loss limit still applies on every account alongside the maximum drawdown.
Below is a breakdown of how the E8 Markets drawdown model applies across account types and stages.
Static vs Trailing Drawdown
Static drawdown, also called absolute drawdown, sets your maximum loss at a fixed level calculated from the starting balance. That floor never moves, so any profit you make increases your total cushion. Trailing drawdown, also called relative drawdown, moves the loss level up as your balance rises, which protects part of your gains but reduces the room you have left to draw down. Static is generally easier to manage because the failure point stays in one place.
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step (E8 Pro)
The 1 Step (E8 Pro) account uses a static drawdown in both the evaluation and the funded stage. The static level is the initial balance minus a set percentage.
E8 One
The E8 One account uses a trailing drawdown in both the evaluation and the funded stage. A dynamic drawdown that trails your highest balance and locks once your closed profit reaches the drawdown amount.
E8 Signature
The E8 Signature account uses a trailing drawdown in both the evaluation and the funded stage. An end of day dynamic drawdown that locks to the initial balance after the first payout.
E8 Zero
The E8 Zero account uses a trailing drawdown in both the evaluation and the funded stage. An end of day dynamic drawdown that locks to the initial balance after the first payout.
Final Comments
E8 Markets uses a static maximum drawdown on the 1 Step (E8 Pro) account and a trailing drawdown on the E8 One, E8 Signature and E8 Zero accounts. Traders who specifically want a static, fixed failure point should choose one of the static accounts. On every account, the daily loss limit continues to apply alongside the maximum drawdown, and the exact percentages depend on the account size and program.
FAQ
Does E8 Markets use static or trailing drawdown?
It depends on the account. The 1 Step (E8 Pro) account uses a static drawdown, while the E8 One, E8 Signature and E8 Zero accounts use a trailing drawdown.
What is static drawdown?
Static drawdown sets your maximum loss at a fixed level based on the starting balance. It does not move as your account grows, so the point at which the account fails stays the same.
Which E8 Markets accounts use static drawdown?
The 1 Step (E8 Pro) account. The other accounts use a trailing drawdown.
Does the maximum drawdown trail on the funded stage?
On the 1 Step (E8 Pro) account the drawdown stays static on the funded stage, while on the E8 One, E8 Signature and E8 Zero accounts it trails.
What is the difference between static and trailing drawdown?
A static drawdown keeps the loss level fixed from the starting balance, so your failure point never moves. A trailing drawdown moves the loss level up as your balance rises, which protects some profit but leaves you less room as you gain.