{"id":12751,"date":"2026-01-13T10:57:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T10:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theproptrade.io\/?post_type=docs&p=12751"},"modified":"2026-02-13T07:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:34:25","slug":"equity-protector-faqs","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/theproptrade.io\/?docs=trading-rules-guidelines-faqs\/equity-protector-faqs","title":{"rendered":"What is Equity Protector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Equity Protector<\/strong> is an automated risk-control mechanism designed to prevent excessive floating losses. It monitors your real-time unrealized profit\/loss<\/strong> and automatically closes all open positions if a predefined loss threshold is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equity Protector Threshold by Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trigger level depends on the account type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Classic (2-Step & 1-Step) and PayFlex accounts:<\/strong>
    If your combined floating losses reaches 3% of your initial balance<\/strong>, all open positions will be automatically closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Instant Funding accounts:<\/strong>
    If your combined floating losses reaches 1% of your initial <\/strong>balance<\/strong>, all open positions will be automatically closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The calculation is based on floating drawdow<\/strong>n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Breach Classification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Soft Breach<\/strong>: The Company allows up to 2 soft breaches. The third soft breach becomes a hard breach, resulting in immediate account closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hard Breach:<\/strong> A hard breach<\/em> occurs when you violate one of the program\u2019s core risk rules. Hard breaches result in immediate account closure, so understanding these limits is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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    The Equity Protector is an automated risk-control mechanism designed to prevent excessive floating losses. It monitors your real-time unrealized profit\/loss and automatically closes all open positions if a predefined loss threshold is reached. Equity Protector Threshold by Program The trigger level depends on the account type: The calculation is based on floating drawdown. 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