Overview
The Zero Plan uses a Trailing Maximum Drawdown (End-of-Day) model.
The drawdown adjusts upward at the end of each trading day
It does not trail intraday
If the account balance reaches or falls below the drawdown threshold, the account fails
The trailing amount differs by account size but functions the same in both evaluation and funded phases.
Trailing Drawdown Amounts
Account Size | Trailing Max Drawdown | Drawdown Mode |
25K | $1,000 | End of Day |
50K | $2,000 | End of Day |
100K | $4,000 | End of Day |
150K | $5,000 | End of Day |
How End-of-Day Trailing Works
The trailing level adjusts based on the highest end-of-day balance, not intraday equity.
Example
25K Account
Trailing Drawdown: $1,000
Starting Balance: $25,000
Initial Max Loss Level: $24,000
If end-of-day balance closes at $25,800:
New trailing threshold = $24,800
If end-of-day balance closes at $26,500:
New trailing threshold = $25,500
The threshold only moves up, never down.
Important Behavior Rules
The drawdown does not trail during the trading session
Intraday fluctuations do not adjust the trailing level
The trailing level updates only after the trading day closes
Once breached, the account is permanently failed
There are no manual resets of breached accounts.
Evaluation vs Funded Phase
The trailing drawdown functions the same in both phases.
However:
Evaluation Phase: No Daily Loss Limit
Funded Phase: Includes a Daily Loss Limit in addition to the trailing drawdown
Both rules must be respected in the funded stage.
What Causes a Drawdown Breach?
An account fails if:
End-of-day balance reaches the trailing threshold
Intraday equity drops to or below the trailing threshold
The account balance touches or crosses the maximum loss level
The system monitors continuously.
Key Takeaways
Zero Plan uses End-of-Day trailing drawdown
The threshold moves up based on end-of-day balance
It never moves down
Breaching the threshold results in account failure
Funded accounts must also respect the Daily Loss Limit