2-Step Amped – Max Trailing Drawdown
The Max Trailing Drawdown is a dynamic risk management rule that protects your account from excessive losses while allowing the drawdown limit to move up as your account grows.
It applies to all stages of the 2-Step Amped program, with different percentages depending on the phase.
Max Trailing Drawdown Limits
Stage | Max Drawdown | Type |
Phase 1 | 10% | Trailing |
Phase 2 | 10% | Trailing |
Funded | 8% | Trailing |
How the Trailing Drawdown Works
Starting Off
When you begin trading:
Phase 1 and Phase 2 start with a 10% trailing drawdown
Funded accounts start with an 8% trailing drawdown
This drawdown is based on your starting balance.
Growing Your Account
As your account grows and you make profits:
The drawdown level moves up with your highest closed balance
It continues to trail your account as long as new highs are made
Locking In
Once your account reaches:
+10% gain in Phase 1 or Phase 2
+8% gain on funded accounts
The drawdown locks at your starting balance and stops trailing.
From that point forward:
The drawdown no longer increases
Your account is protected down to your original starting balance
Example (Phase 1 or Phase 2)
Let’s say you start with a $100,000 account:
Initial drawdown level
→ $90,000 (10% below starting balance)Account grows to $105,000
→ New drawdown level moves up to $95,000Account grows to $110,000
→ Drawdown locks at $100,000
From this point on:
Even if your account grows further
Your maximum loss limit remains $100,000
Example (Funded Account)
Let’s say you start with a $100,000 funded account:
Initial drawdown level
→ $92,000 (8% below starting balance)Account grows to $104,000
→ Drawdown moves up to $96,000Account reaches $108,000
→ Drawdown locks at $100,000
Important Notes
The trailing drawdown is based on your highest closed balance, not floating equity
Once locked, the drawdown does not move further upward
Breaching the drawdown level results in a hard breach and account termination
The trailing drawdown works independently from the daily drawdown rule, which must also be respected at all times
Summary
Phase 1 and Phase 2 use a 10% trailing drawdown
Funded accounts use an 8% trailing drawdown
The drawdown moves up as your account grows
It locks at your starting balance once the target gain is reached
Falling below the drawdown level results in a hard breach