Phase 11 // Course Syllabus Chapter
Challenge Rules Deep-Dive — Daily Drawdown, Max Loss & Profit Targets.
Part of our masterclass path. We systematically cover risk, logic, and mechanics to build professional edge.
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01_Curriculum_Brief
What is covered in this chapter
Mastering the Rules of the Exam
More traders fail evaluations due to technical rule violations than because they lack a profitable strategy. The rules are the actual test. You must understand the mathematics behind daily drawdown limits, max loss, and consistency requirements.
Daily Drawdown Limit: The maximum equity or balance decrease allowed in a single day (typically 5%). It is calculated based on the previous day's midnight server balance. If you have open trades floating in profit at midnight, your daily limit moves up, creating a trap for swing traders. Learn more about managing drawdowns in our Drawdown Recovery Guide.
The Rule Mechanics
- Maximum Loss (Static): The absolute lowest balance/equity your account is allowed to reach (typically 10% below starting balance). Violation results in instant breach.
- Consistency Rule: Prevents gambling. No single trade or single trading day can account for more than 30% to 50% of your total profit target.
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Phase 11 Chapters
01How Prop Firms Actually Work — The Business Model Explained02Evaluation Structures — 1-Phase, 2-Phase & Instant Funding Compared03Challenge Rules Deep-Dive — Daily Drawdown, Max Loss & Profit Targets04Passing a Challenge — The Conservative Approach That Actually Works05Prop Firm Risk Management — Stricter Rules Than Your Own Money06Scaling Plans — Going from £10k to £200k in Funded Capital07Prop Firm Red Flags — The Firms That Don't Pay Out08UK Tax on Prop Firm Payouts — What HMRC Expects