Best Prop Firms With Static (Non-Trailing) Drawdown
Last reviewed April 24, 2026
Static drawdown means your maximum loss is a fixed floor — usually 10% below your starting balance — and it doesn't move as your equity grows. Compare this with trailing drawdown, which follows your equity high and tightens as you profit. The firms below use static drawdown on their flagship plans.
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Why this matters
The factors below are what we weight when ranking firms on this list.
Predictable risk
Static drawdown gives you a fixed floor regardless of how much you've made. No surprise tightening as your equity grows.
Better for trend traders
If you ride winners for weeks, trailing drawdown can shut you down on a 30% retrace from peak. Static lets the position breathe.
Not always available across plans
Many firms offer both static and trailing variants. Confirm which plan you're buying — the "Pro" or "Stellar" plan often switches to trailing.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between static and trailing drawdown?
Static drawdown locks at a fixed dollar floor (e.g. 10% below starting balance) and never moves. Trailing drawdown follows your equity high and tightens as you profit — once you hit a peak, your max loss is measured from there.
Is static drawdown easier to pass?
For most traders, yes — especially if you're scaling positions as the account grows. Static gives more room above the floor as you profit. Trailing punishes profit-taking pullbacks.
Which prop firms use trailing drawdown?
Most futures prop firms (Topstep, My Funded Futures, Apex) use trailing drawdown. Forex/CFD firms are split — FTMO, FundedNext, and FundingPips run static on their flagship plans.
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