FundedBull Static Drawdown
The Simple Answer
FundedBull’s own Terms of Use spell out the drawdown type for each challenge. The One-Step Challenge uses a trailing maximum drawdown of 6%, while the Two-Step Challenge (8%) and Three-Step Challenge (7%) both use a static maximum drawdown fixed to the starting balance.
Below is a breakdown of how the FundedBull 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
One-Step Challenge
The One-Step Challenge uses a trailing maximum drawdown of 6%, alongside a 3% daily drawdown limit and a 9% profit target. Because it is trailing, the loss floor follows your balance upward as you profit.
Two-Step Challenge
The Two-Step Challenge uses a static maximum drawdown of 8%, fixed to the starting balance across both phases and the funded stage, alongside a 4% daily drawdown limit.
Three-Step Challenge
The Three-Step Challenge uses a static maximum drawdown of 7%, fixed to the starting balance across all three phases and the funded stage, alongside a 4% daily drawdown limit.
Final Comments
FundedBull splits its drawdown model by challenge type: the One-Step account is trailing at 6%, while the Two-Step (8%) and Three-Step (7%) accounts are both static. On any funded account, FundedBull resets the maximum drawdown limit to the initial balance after each processed payout, so it is worth checking your account terms again after your first withdrawal.
FAQ
Does FundedBull use static or trailing drawdown?
It depends on the challenge. The One-Step Challenge uses a trailing 6% maximum drawdown, while the Two-Step (8%) and Three-Step (7%) challenges both use a static maximum 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 FundedBull accounts use static drawdown?
The Two-Step Challenge and the Three-Step Challenge both use a static maximum drawdown. The One-Step Challenge uses a trailing drawdown instead.
Does the maximum drawdown trail on the funded stage?
On the One-Step account, yes, the drawdown keeps trailing on the funded stage. FundedBull also resets the drawdown limit to the initial balance after each processed payout on any funded account.
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.