OneUp Trader Max Drawdown Rule, Explained
Rules verified 2026-07-12 · official source
OneUp Trader's max loss line is trailing intraday (follows your live peak, open profit included). OneUp Trader's line stops trailing once it reaches your starting balance (breakeven) — after the lock, further profit no longer drags the line up behind you. Hit the line — even for a moment — and the account fails.
How the line moves
OneUp Trader trails your live intraday peak — including open, unrealized profit. Run a trade up $500 and give it back, and the line has already moved up behind you. This is the least forgiving drawdown style and the one that catches most traders off guard.
OneUp Trader's line stops trailing once it reaches your starting balance (breakeven) — after the lock, further profit no longer drags the line up behind you.
Trailing drawdown is real-time off your highest account BALANCE, and stops trailing (locks) once it reaches your initial starting balance. HARD breach — the account terminates the instant balance touches the line.
The numbers, by account size
Rule mechanics are identical across OneUp Trader sizes — only the dollar amounts scale.
| Plan | Max drawdown | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 25K Evaluation | $1,500 | Trailing (intraday) |
| 50K Evaluation | $2,500 | Trailing (intraday) |
| 100K Evaluation | $3,500 | Trailing (intraday) |
| 150K Evaluation | $5,000 | Trailing (intraday) |
| 250K Evaluation | $5,500 | Trailing (intraday) |
How traders actually breach it
The classic breach: a winner runs, the trailing line follows the open profit up, the trade reverses — and the giveback crosses a line that's higher than the trader thinks it is. If you're not recomputing the line from your PEAK, you don't know where it is.
TradersGuild tracks this rule live against your trade log and alerts you while there's still room — "you're $220 from the line" beats finding out from a breach email. Tracking is free for your first account.
Recent OneUp Trader rule changes
2026-07-12 — Added OneUp Trader — 5 fixed tiers (25K–250K): real-time intraday trailing drawdown off your highest balance that locks at the starting balance, no daily loss limit, 10 minimum trading days (Standard). Its consistency rule (three next-best days ≥ 80% of the largest day) is surfaced as a note rather than a simple day-cap.
FAQ
Is OneUp Trader's drawdown static or trailing?
It's trailing intraday (follows your live peak, open profit included). OneUp Trader's line stops trailing once it reaches your starting balance (breakeven) — after the lock, further profit no longer drags the line up behind you.
Does open (unrealized) profit move the OneUp Trader drawdown line?
Yes — the line trails your live peak including open profit, which is what makes it dangerous.
What happens if I touch the OneUp Trader max loss line?
The account fails immediately — even a momentary touch by open equity counts. There is no warning and no grace amount, which is why tracking your live distance to the line matters.
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