{
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "lastChecked": "2026-10-04",
  "notes": [
    "Every rule below was read on the cited page on 2026-10-04 (ET) unless its 'verified' flag is false.",
    "verified=false means the value came from a secondary source or could not be confirmed on an official page. Treat it as a placeholder.",
    "Firms change rules often and many let you pick a different percentage at checkout. Your account dashboard is the source of truth.",
    "dailyLoss.amountBase: 'initial' = % of initial balance; 'reference' = % of the day-start reference value. dailyLoss.reference: 'balance' = day-start balance; 'max' = higher of day-start balance and day-start equity.",
    "maxDrawdown.mode: 'static' = floor fixed at initial - amount; 'trailing_eod' = floor trails the highest end-of-day balance; 'trailing_closed' = floor trails the highest closed (realised) balance; 'trailing_intraday' = floor trails the peak balance including open profit. lockAt = floor stops trailing once it reaches initial + lockAt (null = never locks in this program)."
  ],
  "firms": [
    {
      "id": "ftmo",
      "name": "FTMO",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "ftmo_2step",
          "name": "FTMO Challenge 2-Step",
          "sizes": [10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 5, "amountBase": "initial", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 CE(S)T (Prague)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Limit = balance at 00:00 CE(S)T minus 5% of initial capital. Equity (incl. floating P/L, swaps, commissions) must not drop below it. Max loss: equity must stay above 90% of initial.",
          "sources": ["https://ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives/", "https://academy.ftmo.com/lesson/maximum-daily-loss/", "https://academy.ftmo.com/lesson/maximum-loss/"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        },
        {
          "id": "ftmo_1step",
          "name": "FTMO Challenge 1-Step",
          "sizes": [10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 3, "amountBase": "initial", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "trailing_eod", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 CE(S)T (Prague)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Max Loss Limit = highest 00:00 CE(S)T balance (or initial, if higher) minus 10% of initial. It can only rise. FTMO does not state a lock level for the 1-Step evaluation.",
          "sources": ["https://ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives/"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "fundednext",
      "name": "FundedNext",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "fundednext_stellar_2step",
          "name": "Stellar 2-Step (CFD)",
          "sizes": [6000, 15000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 5, "amountBase": "initial", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 server time (GMT+2, GMT+3 in DST)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Daily loss = 5% of initial balance, measured from the day's starting balance on closed + floating results. Max loss: balance/equity must stay above 90% of initial.",
          "sources": ["https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8019811-how-can-i-calculate-the-daily-loss-limit", "https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8019812-how-can-i-calculate-the-maximum-loss-limit", "https://fundednext.com/general-rules/cfds/trading-objectives"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "the5ers",
      "name": "The5ers",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "the5ers_high_stakes",
          "name": "High Stakes (2-Step)",
          "sizes": [2500, 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 5, "amountBase": "reference", "reference": "max", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 MT5 server time (GMT+2 winter, GMT+3 summer)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Daily loss = 5% of the higher of the day's starting balance or starting equity. Max loss = 10% of initial balance (absolute).",
          "sources": ["https://help.the5ers.com/what-is-the-maximum-loss-and-the-maximum-daily-loss-in-the-high-stakes-program/", "https://help.the5ers.com/what-are-the-general-rules-for-the-high-stakes-program/"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "e8",
      "name": "E8 Markets",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "e8_one",
          "name": "E8 One (default 4% daily / 6% dynamic)",
          "sizes": [5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 4, "amountBase": "initial", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 6, "mode": "trailing_closed", "lockAt": 0 },
          "reset": "00:00 server time (time zone not stated on the page)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "E8 lets you customise both percentages at checkout; 4% and 6% are the values in E8's own examples. Dynamic drawdown rises only when you close profit and locks at the initial balance.",
          "unverifiedFields": ["reset time zone"],
          "sources": ["https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/11769446-daily-drawdown", "https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/11782996-dynamic-drawdown"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "fundingpips",
      "name": "FundingPips",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "fundingpips_2step_5",
          "name": "2 Step Standard (5% daily)",
          "sizes": [5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 5, "amountBase": "reference", "reference": "max", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 platform time (UTC+3)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Daily loss = 5% of the higher of opening balance or opening equity. Max loss is a static floor at 90% of starting account size.",
          "sources": ["https://help.fundingpips.com/hc/en-us/articles/34501809112081-2-Step-Standard"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        },
        {
          "id": "fundingpips_2step_3",
          "name": "2 Step Standard (3% daily add-on)",
          "sizes": [5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 3, "amountBase": "reference", "reference": "max", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 platform time (UTC+3)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Same calculation as the 5% configuration with a 3% daily limit.",
          "sources": ["https://help.fundingpips.com/hc/en-us/articles/34501809112081-2-Step-Standard"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "alpha_capital",
      "name": "Alpha Capital",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "alpha_pro_10",
          "name": "Alpha Pro 10%",
          "sizes": [5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 5, "amountBase": "reference", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 10, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 GMT+3 (broker time)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Balance-based daily limit: 5% of the day's starting balance; floating P/L carried in from the previous day is not added to the reference. Static 10% max drawdown from the starting balance.",
          "sources": ["https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/6934210-what-are-the-daily-risk-limits-and-how-do-they-work", "https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/8420429-alpha-pro-8-10", "https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/6934220-what-is-the-maximum-total-loss"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        },
        {
          "id": "alpha_pro_8",
          "name": "Alpha Pro 8%",
          "sizes": [5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 4, "amountBase": "reference", "reference": "balance", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 8, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "00:00 GMT+3 (broker time)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Balance-based 4% daily limit, static 8% max drawdown.",
          "sources": ["https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/6934210-what-are-the-daily-risk-limits-and-how-do-they-work", "https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/8420429-alpha-pro-8-10"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "blue_guardian",
      "name": "Blue Guardian",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "blue_guardian_2step",
          "name": "2 Step Standard",
          "sizes": [10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000],
          "sizesVerified": false,
          "dailyLoss": { "pct": 4, "amountBase": "initial", "reference": "max", "kind": "hard" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "pct": 8, "mode": "static", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "5:00 pm EST (New York)",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Daily limit = higher of balance or equity at the 5pm EST rollover minus a fixed 4% of initial balance. Static 8% overall drawdown. Funded accounts also have 'Guardian Shield' (auto-close at 2% floating loss), which this calculator does not model.",
          "sources": ["https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "topstep",
      "name": "Topstep",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "topstep_combine",
          "name": "Trading Combine (futures)",
          "sizes": [50000, 100000, 150000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": null,
          "dailyLossNote": "No mandatory Daily Loss Limit on the Trading Combine; it is an optional add-on (and hitting it pauses trading, it is not a rule violation). Enter your own if you chose one.",
          "maxDrawdown": { "amountBySize": { "50000": 2000, "100000": 3000, "150000": 4500 }, "mode": "trailing_eod", "lockAt": 0 },
          "reset": "End of trading day; Topstep's session is commonly cited as ending 3:10 pm CT / new day 5:00 pm CT (not confirmed on an official page)",
          "verified": true,
          "unverifiedFields": ["reset time"],
          "notes": "Maximum Loss Limit trails the end-of-day balance, never moves down, and locks permanently at the starting balance. Monitored in real time including unrealized P&L.",
          "sources": ["https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit", "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/10490293-daily-loss-limit-in-the-trading-combine-and-express-funded-account"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "apex",
      "name": "Apex Trader Funding",
      "programs": [
        {
          "id": "apex_eod_eval",
          "name": "EOD Evaluation (futures)",
          "sizes": [25000, 50000, 100000, 150000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": { "amountBySize": { "25000": 500, "50000": 1000, "100000": 1500, "150000": 2000 }, "reference": "balance", "kind": "pause" },
          "maxDrawdown": { "amountBySize": { "25000": 1000, "50000": 2000, "100000": 3000, "150000": 4000 }, "mode": "trailing_eod", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "Trading day resets 6:00 pm ET",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Hitting the Daily Loss Limit pauses trading for the session; it does not fail the evaluation. Touching the EOD threshold fails it. Whether/where the threshold stops trailing in an evaluation depends on the data vendor, so no lock is modelled here.",
          "sources": ["https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-evaluations/"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        },
        {
          "id": "apex_intraday_eval",
          "name": "Intraday Trailing Evaluation (futures)",
          "sizes": [25000, 50000, 100000, 150000],
          "sizesVerified": true,
          "dailyLoss": null,
          "dailyLossNote": "Apex's Intraday Trailing page lists no Daily Loss Limit for this account type.",
          "maxDrawdown": { "amountBySize": { "25000": 1000, "50000": 2000, "100000": 3000, "150000": 4000 }, "mode": "trailing_intraday", "lockAt": null },
          "reset": "Threshold does not reset daily",
          "verified": true,
          "notes": "Threshold trails the peak balance including unrealized profit, in real time. On Rithmic/WealthCharts evaluations it stops at the profit-target balance; on Tradovate it trails indefinitely. Performance Accounts lock at starting balance + $100.",
          "sources": ["https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/intraday-trailing-drawdown-accounts/intraday-trailing-drawdown-explained/"],
          "lastChecked": "2026-10-04"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}