Start with the rule, not the headline account size
Two accounts with the same advertised balance can behave very differently if their loss limits move differently. The useful comparison is the distance between current equity and the level at which the account breaches, together with whether that level can move.
- Static drawdown generally stays fixed after the starting threshold is set.
- Trailing drawdown can move upward as the account reaches new equity or balance highs.
- Some providers stop trailing after a threshold; others use end-of-day or intraday calculations.
Why this affects real trading
A tighter or moving threshold can reduce how much normal trade variance the account can tolerate. That matters for traders who scale in, hold through volatile sessions or use strategies with larger intraday swings.
- Compare the calculation method.
- Check whether open profit moves the threshold.
- Check whether the threshold locks after a milestone.
- Use the exact plan rulebook rather than assuming every account from the same firm behaves identically.
How TradeOffr records it
Where a provider publishes the drawdown type clearly, TradeOffr records it at plan level. If the source is ambiguous, the field stays unverified rather than being inferred from another plan or an older promotion.
Use this guide as a framework for research. Provider rules and product terms can change; check the current provider source before paying or trading.