La'Kera's Apex Calculator | Becoming Pretty Profitable Community Resource

Drawdown Calculator

Stay protected while scaling your account! Calculate your max risk per NQ trade

Account Size

Current Profit/Loss ($)

Enter positive for profit, negative for loss

• Before safety net: 30% of trailing buffer max unrealized loss
• After safety net: 50% of profit balance max unrealized loss (level up!)
• Trailing buffer: Buffer trails until you reach safety net (e.g., $1,600 for $25K)
• Buffer reset: At safety net, buffer = $0, can't go below starting balance
• NQ futures: Each point = $20 per contract (micro NQ = $2/point)

Enter your details to calculate maximum drawdown allowed

Master the consistency rule that trips up so many traders!

Your Account Size

Your Best Trading Day ($)

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Track your progress and verify you're ready for that payout!

Account Size

Previous Payout History (on this account)

First payout attempt I've received payouts before

Trading Days (Up to 15 days)

Day 1:

• First payout: Start from account size, add/subtract daily P&L
• Subsequent payouts: Start from current balance, provide best day from previous cycles
• Minimum 8 trading days since last payout
• At least 5 days must be profitable ($50+ profit per day)
• Consistency rule: Best day (current cycle or previous) ≤ 30% of current cycle profit
• Max daily loss rule: No single day can exceed 30% (pre-safety net) or 50% (post-safety net) loss limits

Enter your trading days to check eligibility