1-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 level to increase as your account grows.
It applies to both Phase 1 and the Funded stage of the 1-Step Amped program.
Max Trailing Drawdown Limits
Stage | Max Drawdown | Type |
Phase 1 | 7% | Trailing |
Funded | 7% | Trailing |
How the Trailing Drawdown Works
Starting Off
When you begin trading:
Your account starts with a 7% trailing drawdown
This is calculated based on your starting balance
Growing Your Account
As your account grows:
The drawdown level moves up with your highest closed balance
It continues to trail as long as your account reaches new highs
Locking In
Once your account reaches a 7% gain:
The drawdown locks at your starting balance
It no longer trails upward from that point
This means:
You can no longer lose below your original starting balance
Any further profits do not increase your drawdown limit
Example
Let’s say you start with a $100,000 account:
Initial drawdown level
→ $93,000 (7% below starting balance)
If your account grows to $105,000:
New drawdown level
→ $98,000
If your account reaches $107,000:
Drawdown locks at
→ $100,000
From this point on:
Even if your account grows further
Your breach level remains $100,000
Important Notes
The trailing drawdown is based on your highest closed balance, not floating equity
Once locked, the drawdown does not increase further
Breaching the drawdown results in a hard breach and account termination
This rule works alongside the daily drawdown, which must also be respected at all times
Summary
The max drawdown is 7% trailing in both Phase 1 and Funded
It moves up as your account grows
It locks at your starting balance once you reach +7%
Falling below the drawdown level results in a hard breach