Drawdown mechanics: static, trailing, and the locked line
Lesson 2 · 9 min read · TradersGuild Academy
The max-loss line ends more evaluations than any other rule — and most traders don't know where theirs is at any given moment. Static, end-of-day trailing and intraday trailing are three different animals. This lesson makes the difference concrete with real, verified firm examples.
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