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Your account size sets the maximum drawdown, daily limits, and potential payout amounts before you even start the challenge.
On a 50000 evaluation account with a 10% maximum drawdown, you must not let the account fall below 45000.
The account size stays fixed unless you violate rules or move into a scaling plan that increases it for strong performance.
Account Size refers to the total capital allocated to a trader at the start of a trading program. It is the amount of money a trader can use to place trades, manage risk, and work toward profit targets. In prop trading evaluations, traders select an account size before beginning the challenge. This size determines key rules such as maximum drawdown, daily limits, and potential payout amounts once funded.
The account size does not change unless the trader violates rules or progresses into a scaling plan. Since it influences trading flexibility, traders often pick a size that matches their strategy, risk tolerance, and experience level.
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