QT Funded Static Drawdown
The Simple Answer
QT Funded uses a static maximum drawdown on the 1 Step (QT One) and 2 Step (QT Two) accounts, where the loss level is fixed from the starting balance and never moves, and a trailing maximum drawdown on the Instant (QT Instant) account, 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 QT Funded 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 (QT One)
The 1 Step (QT One) account uses a static drawdown of 6% in both the evaluation and the funded stage. The loss level is fixed from the starting balance and sits alongside a 3% daily drawdown limit.
2 Step (QT Two)
The 2 Step (QT Two) account uses a static drawdown of 8% across both evaluation phases and the funded stage. The loss level is fixed from the starting balance and sits alongside a 4% daily drawdown limit.
Instant (QT Instant)
The Instant (QT Instant) account has no evaluation phase and starts on a funded account. It uses a trailing drawdown of 6% that follows your highest recorded balance or equity, alongside a 3% daily drawdown limit.
Final Comments
QT Funded uses a static maximum drawdown on the 1 Step (QT One) and 2 Step (QT Two) accounts and a trailing drawdown on the Instant (QT Instant) account. 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 QT Funded use static or trailing drawdown?
It depends on the account. The 1 Step (QT One) and 2 Step (QT Two) accounts use a static drawdown, while the Instant (QT Instant) account uses 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 QT Funded accounts use static drawdown?
The 1 Step (QT One) and 2 Step (QT Two) accounts. The other account uses a trailing drawdown.
Does the maximum drawdown trail on the funded stage?
On the 1 Step (QT One) and 2 Step (QT Two) accounts the drawdown stays static on the funded stage, while on the Instant (QT Instant) account 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.