PS ONE RESEARCH DESKRISK & LIQUIDATION MODELING
Drawdown & Liquidation Models Simulator
See step by step how accounts reach liquidation when open profits retrace or markets fluctuate. Compare intraday live trailing, session close (EOD), and static loss models under realistic conditions.
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Apex Trader Funding
Intraday Live Trailing
Balance
$50,000
Liquidation Threshold
$47,500
Remaining Cushion
$2,500
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Topstep
End of Day (EOD) Trailing
Balance
$50,000
Liquidation Threshold
$48,000
Remaining Cushion
$2,000
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Balance and Liquidation Threshold Movement (Time Series)
Realized Balance Peak Equity Firm 1 Threshold Firm 2 Threshold
Drawdown Models Comparison Matrix
| Criterion | Intraday Trailing (Apex / Tradeify) | EOD Trailing (Topstep) | Static Balance (FTMO / FundedNext) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold Movement | Ratchets up instantly with unrealized high-water mark | Updates only on session close (15:10 CT) realized balance | Completely static; does not trail upward with profit |
| Giving Back Profits | Threshold stays locked high; accounts can breach even in net profit | Session close matters; intraday pullback does not raise threshold | Threshold remains pegged to initial account capital |
| Lock Threshold | Locks at Starting Balance + $100 ($50,100 on a 50k account) | Locks at Starting Balance ($50,000 on a 50k account) | No locking; static floor is maintained |
| Critical Risk Factor | Holding big intraday gains without scaling out before pullback | Ending regular trading session with large realized loss | Breaching the daily loss limit |