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What is the Maximum Loss Limit at FundedNext Futures and how does it work?

Updated over 2 months ago

The FundedNext Futures Maximum Loss Limit is the total amount a trader can lose in FundedNext Futures Rapid and Legacy Challenge before their trading account is restricted from further trading. Unlike the fixed Daily Loss Limit (DLL), the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) follows a Trailing End-of-Day (EOD) system. This means it updates once per day, based on the highest balance your account reached that day. It doesn't change in real-time but adjusts at the end of each trading day.

How Does Maximum Loss Limit Work?

  • Sets the minimum equity a trader can have before the account is hard breached.

  • Moves up when the account balance increases until it goes to the initial balance but never moves down when losses occur.

  • Updates only at the end of the trading day (EOD), not in real-time.

Maximum Loss Limits by Account Size

Account Size

MLL for Rapid

MLL for Legacy

$25K Account

$1,250

$1,250

$50K Account

$2,000

$2,500

$100K Account

$2,500

$3,000

Example: How Maximum Loss Limit Adjusts Over Time

A trader starts with a $100K Legacy Challenge and an MLL of $3,000. This means the account balance cannot fall below $97,000.

Day 1:

The trader starts with a $100,000 balance. They make a profit of $1,000, bringing their balance to $101,000.

At the end of the day, the MLL is calculated:

$101,000 - $3,000 = $98,000.

The MLL is now $98,000.

Day 2:

The trader earns another $2,000, bringing their balance to $103,000.

At the end of the day, the MLL is recalculated:

$103,000 - $3,000 = $100,000.

Since the MLL has reached the initial balance of $100,000, it locks here and will not increase any further.

Day 3:

The trader's balance drops by $2,000 to $101,000. However, the MLL remains at $100,000 and does not decrease.

Day 4:

The trader's balance increases by $5,000, reaching $106,000.

At the end of the day, the MLL stays locked at $100,000, the initial balance. Despite the increased balance, the MLL won’t increase further beyond the initial balance.

If the trader's balance drops below $100,000 at any point, the account will be permanently breached.

The MLL (Maximum Loss Limit) adjusts based on the highest balance at the end of each trading day. However, once your profit increases enough that the MLL reaches the initial account balance, it locks at that level and does not move further.

Key Takeaways

  • Trailing EOD System: The FundedNext Futures Maximum Loss Limit moves up with profits and locks at the initial balance. It will not decrease with any losses.

  • Hard Breach: If a trader's balance reaches the Maximum Loss Limit, the account is permanently breached.

  • Updated at End of Trading Day: The MLL adjusts only at the end of each trading day based on the highest balance reached. It does not change in real time. However, if your floating loss reaches the MLL during an active trade, your account will be instantly breach.

  • When the account reaches a profit equivalent to the MLL, the MLL locks in to the initial balance.

Tip: To manage the FundedNext Futures Maximum Loss Limit effectively, track your account balance daily, use proper risk management, and plan trades carefully to ensure growth while staying within limits.

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