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On our S2F Sim PRO Accounts Only, we use a Trailing Intra-Day Drawdown (TIDD) model to manage risk and reward consistency. This rule protects both the trader and the firm from excessive loss while still allowing room for growth.
What Is the Trailing Intra-Day Drawdown?
Trailing Intra-Day Drawdown (TIDD) means your maximum allowable loss trails your highest intra-day equity - including open (unrealized) trades. It's tracked live, tick by tick in real-time.
- It is not fixed at the starting balance.
- It moves upward only as your account hits new highs.
- It is based on the highest equity value during the day, not just closed trades.
- The TIDD (Trailing Intra-Day Drawdown) does not reset at the end of the day; it is always calculated based on the highest realized or unrealized P&L.
Example - $100,000 Account with 3% TID
- Account Size: $100,000
- TIDD: 3% = $3,000
- Initial Breach Level: $97,000
Scenario 1:
You make $1,000 and close the trade.
New high: $101,000 → New breach level: $98,000
Scenario 2:
You open a trade, and your equity spikes to $103,000 (unrealized).
Even if you close it later at $102,500, the breach level is $100,000 (based on the peak of $103,000).
Scenario 3:
Your next trade spikes to $105,500, then drops to $103,000.
New breach level: $102,500
If your equity drops below $102,500, the account breaches - even if you haven't closed the trade.
Key Takeaway: The TIDD follows your highest equity value during the day, whether realized or unrealized. It does not reset when you close a trade.
When does the TIDD Stop Trailing?
On S2F Sim Pro accounts, your TIDD continues to trail until you receive your first payout.
After your first payout, it locks in at the starting balance plus $100 and stops trailing. From that point forward, growth no longer raises the breach level.
Summary of TIDD Rules
- Real-time: Includes open (unrealized) trades
- Dynamic: Adjusts upward as new equity highs are hit
- Breach Level: If equity drops below the trailing threshold, your account breaches
- Post-Payout Lock: After your first payout, the TIDD locks in place at your starting balance + $100 and stops trailing
This rule rewards discipline, not gambling. Traders who manage risk and grow steadily will thrive.
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