FTUK Static Drawdown
The Simple Answer
FTUK uses a static maximum drawdown on the Two Step account, where the loss level is fixed from the starting balance and never moves, and a trailing maximum drawdown on the Flex Challenge, Instant Funding and One Step accounts, where the loss level follows your balance upward. The daily loss limit still applies on every account alongside the maximum drawdown.
Below is a breakdown of how the FTUK 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
Flex Challenge
The Flex Challenge account uses a trailing drawdown of 6% in both the evaluation and the funded stage. The loss level trails your balance and sits alongside a 5% daily drawdown limit.
Instant Funding
The Instant Funding account has no evaluation phase and starts on a funded account. It uses a trailing drawdown of 6%, alongside a 5% daily drawdown limit.
One Step
The One Step account uses a trailing drawdown of 8% in both the evaluation and the funded stage. The loss level trails your balance and sits alongside a 4% daily drawdown limit.
Two Step
The Two Step account uses a static drawdown of 8% across both evaluation phases and the funded stage. The loss level is set from the starting balance and does not trail as your account grows, and sits alongside a 5% daily drawdown limit.
Final Comments
FTUK uses a static maximum drawdown on the Two Step account and a trailing drawdown on the Flex Challenge, Instant Funding and One Step accounts. Traders who specifically want a static, fixed failure point should choose the Two Step account. 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.
To see the exact drawdown amounts and account sizes for each challenge, view the FTUK challenges on Propvator.
FAQ
Does FTUK use static or trailing drawdown?
It depends on the account. The Two Step account uses a static drawdown, while the Flex Challenge, Instant Funding and One Step 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 FTUK accounts use static drawdown?
The Two Step account. The other accounts use a trailing drawdown.
Does the maximum drawdown trail on the funded stage?
On the Two Step account the drawdown stays static on the funded stage, while on the Flex Challenge, Instant Funding and One Step 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.