Does FTUK use a specific drawdown type for funded accounts?

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Drawdown Model

FTUK distinguishes between relative (trailing) drawdown and static drawdown. On One Step and Instant Funding, the trailing max drawdown is based on balance (not equity) and only moves upward as profits accumulate. On the Two Step program, drawdown is static and calculated on equity, meaning floating profit/loss is included in the drawdown check.

For detailed drawdown calculations, reset rules, and worked examples, see FTUK official website.

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	FTUK FTUK (FTUK Inc.) is a US-based prop firm offering simulated Forex and Futures funding via Instant Funding and 1-step/2-step evaluation programs, with trading on DXtrade, MatchTrader and TradeLocker, profit shares that scale up to 80%, and a published maximum scaling... Visit FTUK	SabioTrade SabioTrade is an Ireland-based proprietary trading firm operated by Codevil IT Engineering Limited. It offers a single-phase evaluation with five account tiers ranging from $20,000 to $650,000. Traders must reach a 10% profit target while respecting a 5% daily loss... Visit SabioTrade	Funded Prime Funded Prime is a simulated trading evaluation program administered by Radias PTT FZ-LLC. It offers One Phase, Two Phase, Stock Traders, Meme Coin and Bitcoin Maxi challenges, primarily on TradeLocker (with DXtrade also linked as a supported platform resource). Funded-stage... Visit Funded Prime
Overview
Trustpilot Rating	4	0	3.1
Trustpilot Reviews	783	0	16
Headquarters	United States	Ireland	United Arab Emirates
Age (Years)	N/A	3	3
Max Funding	$6,400,000	$650,000	$800,000
Profit Split Start	50%	80%	80%
Profit Split Max	80%	90%	90%
Platforms	Match-Trader DXtrade TradeLocker	MT4 MT5 Quadcode	TradeLocker DXtrade
Assets	FX Metals Indices Commodities Crypto Futures	Forex stocks indices commodities ETFs cryptocurrencies	Forex Commodities Indices Crypto Stocks
Leverage
FX Leverage	100	30	50
Metals Leverage	10	25	10
Crypto Leverage	2	3	1
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss	Maximum Daily LossDaily drawdown limits depend on the program: Instant Funding uses a 5% daily drawdown, One Step uses a 4% daily drawdown, and Two Step uses a 5% daily drawdown in both evaluation phases and funded levels.FTUK states daily drawdown is calculated using the higher value of balance or equity at the end-of-day snapshot (22:00 UTC), which means open profit can increase the daily-loss threshold but open losses still count toward it.	5	5
Max Total Loss	Maximum Overall LossFTUK applies different overall drawdown models across programs: Instant Funding uses a 6% relative max drawdown, One Step uses an 8% relative max drawdown, and the Two Step program uses static maximum drawdown limits of 10% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2) calculated on equity.	6	10
Drawdown Type	Drawdown ModelFTUK distinguishes between relative (trailing) drawdown and static drawdown. On One Step and Instant Funding, the trailing max drawdown is based on balance (not equity) and only moves upward as profits accumulate. On the Two Step program, drawdown is static and calculated on equity, meaning floating profit/loss is included in the drawdown check.	Trailing (dynamic drawdown calculated from the highest equity reached)	Drawdown ModelEquity-based drawdown. For One Phase / Two Phase / Stock Traders / Bitcoin Maxi: Max Daily Drawdown is a % of the previous day’s equity snapshot (5% for One/Two/Stock; 3% for Bitcoin Maxi). Max Drawdown is a fixed % of the initial balance (10% for One/Two/Stock; 5% for Bitcoin Maxi). Meme Coin uses a 6.5% trailing drawdown.
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Payout FrequencyInstant Funding: Payouts are available on demand, subject to meeting the Consistency Score requirement.One Step & Two Step: Payouts are typically available every 14 days (bi-weekly) once the trader meets minimum trading-day requirements and other eligibility checks (including the challenge-program Payout Locker terms where applicable).	Weekly	Payout FrequencyPayout waiting periods (from account opening / prior payout request) depend on the challenge type:One Phase: 14 daysTwo Phase: 7 daysStock Traders: 14 daysMeme Coin: 14 daysBitcoin Maxi: 14 daysAn add-on (“Prime Payout”) can reduce the payout time to 7 days for eligible plans.
Days to First Payout	14	7	14
Payout Processing Time	Payout ProcessingFTUK states payout requests are usually approved within 1–2 working days after account review. After approval, funds are typically reflected in the trader’s wallet within 1–3 working days depending on the payout method.	1	2
Payout Methods	RiseWorks USDT (TRC20)	Bank transfer	USDT TRC20 USDT ERC20 BTC International Bank Transfer
Payments
Payment Methods	Credit/Debit Card Crypto	Credit/debit card Bank transfer	Credit/Debit Cards Cryptocurrencies
Trading Permissions
News Trading	Instant Funding: News trading is permitted at all stages with no restrictions.One Step & Two Step: FTUK applies a 10-minute no-trade window around major economic releases (from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after). Trades opened or closed inside this window are treated as a soft breach where profits are erased and losses are not compensated.	News trading is allowed as long as traders comply with risk and drawdown limits. High-frequency activity around news events is prohibited.	News trading depends on the challenge: Two Phases allowed; One Phase, Stock Traders and Meme Coin not allowed within 10 minutes before/after high-impact releases.
Weekend Trades	Forex programs: Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on Instant Funding, One Step and Two Step accounts.Futures programs: FTUK Futures does not allow holding positions overnight or over the weekend; positions must be closed by the daily cutoff time specified by FTUK.	Overnight positions are allowed. Weekend holding depends on the selected plan, with some requiring positions to be closed before market close on Friday.	Weekend trading: One Phase, Two Phase and Stock Traders not allowed; Meme Coin allowed.
Copy Trading	Forex programs: Copy trading is allowed between your FTUK account and your personal external accounts, but copying between multiple FTUK accounts (or running identical trades across multiple FTUK accounts) is prohibited.Futures programs: Copy trading is not permitted.	There is no formal copy-trading program. Traders are expected to trade their own strategies, and coordinated or mirrored trading is discouraged.	Copy trading from other traders is prohibited; copying from your own personal accounts into your Funded Prime account is permitted if registered under the same email address. (Copy trading is permitted in evaluation stage.)
EA Allowed	Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are permitted for standard intraday strategies, but FTUK’s permitted-styles matrix restricts EAs from a range of behaviors (e.g., martingale, scalping, tick scalping, hedging, and prohibited arbitrage styles). FTUK also warns that any trading style that constitutes high-frequency trading is not allowed.	Expert Advisors and automated strategies are permitted if they comply with the rules. High-frequency trading, scalping, and hedging strategies are not allowed.	EAs are allowed for Prime Traders and strictly prohibited for Stock Traders.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required	Yes	No	No
KYC Stage	FTUK uses RiseWorks for payout processing and requires trader verification to access and withdraw via Rise. FTUK states payouts above $500 are processed via RiseWorks in USD, while payouts below $500 are processed via USDT (TRC20). If Rise is not supported in a trader’s country, FTUK can manually send payouts via USDT (TRC20).	KYC and AML verification are required before receiving a funded account and payouts. Traders must submit valid government ID, proof of address, and identity verification.	KYC must be completed to be eligible for payouts (Rules and Conditions/FAQs). FAQs note that if a payout exceeds $1,000, required KYC documents must be submitted and approved before requesting a withdrawal.
Restricted Countries	Algeria Democratic Republic of the Congo Iran Libya Morocco North Korea Russia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Vietnam Yemen Tunisia	OFAC-sanctioned countries including Iran North Korea Syria Cuba and other restricted jurisdictions	Australia Cuba Iran North Korea Myanmar Russia (including Crimea Donetsk Luhansk regions of Ukraine) Somalia Syria