Summary
Drawdown locking refers to the point at which your trailing max drawdown (TMD) stops moving up and becomes fixed. This is important because once the drawdown locks, your downside risk is capped, and the drawdown no longer adjusts based on new equity highs. This article explains when and how drawdown locking happens across different MegaTrader plans.
What Is a Locked Drawdown?
A locked drawdown is a fixed risk threshold that no longer moves upward as your account grows. Once locked, the trailing aspect is disabled, and the drawdown becomes static—protecting your profits and limiting further downside.
When Does It Lock?
Drawdowns only lock on Funded Plan accounts. They do not lock on Challenge accounts.
The lock occurs when your account reaches $100 in profit above the trailing drawdown limit. Once this threshold is reached, the drawdown becomes static just above your initial balance.
Locking Rules by Plan
Plan Type | Drawdown Type | When It Locks |
Elite Plan | Intraday (Real-Time) | $100 profit above TMD |
Growth Plan | End-of-Day (EOD) | $100 profit above TMD |
Funded Plan | End-of-Day (EOD) | $100 profit above TMD |
Example Lock Points by Account Size
Account Size | Elite Plan Lock | Growth Plan Lock | Funded Plan Lock |
$25,000 | N/A | N/A | $26,100 |
$50,000 | $52,100 | $52,100 | $52,100 |
$100,000 | $103,100 | $103,600 | $104,100 |
$150,000 | $154,600 | $155,100 | $156,100 |
Note: Lock values are approximate and depend on buffer size and plan-specific rules.
Why Locking Matters
Drawdown locking provides:
Capital protection once you're in profit
A clearer risk floor for managing future trades
Incentive to take profits and trade conservatively
It gives traders more flexibility and confidence after proving consistent performance.
Need Help?
Have questions about your drawdown status or when it will lock? Reach out via [email protected] or use the live chat feature in your dashboard.