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Daily loss vs max loss: the two numbers that end accounts
Nearly every breach comes down to one of two limits. Here is how each one is measured and how to stay far away from both.
Daily loss resets, max loss does not
The daily limit is measured from the start of each trading day. The max loss is measured across the life of the account. One bad day can hit the first; a slow bleed hits the second.
Floating losses count
Open positions count toward both limits while they are open. A trade that is down 4% intraday can breach a 5% daily limit even if it later recovers.
Build a personal stop
Stop trading for the day at half your daily limit. It is the simplest rule that keeps funded accounts alive.
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Educational content only, not financial advice. All URFX accounts are simulated.
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