What is the 1% Floating Loss Rule?

An instant breach triggered when any single open trade floats into a 1% unrealized loss relative to starting account balance.

How is 1% Floating Loss Rule calculated across prop firms?

Single Position Loss Floor = Starting Nominal Capital * 1.00%

What are the most common mistakes traders make with 1% Floating Loss Rule?

Assuming the 4% or 5% daily loss limit gives you room to hold a swing trade. Failing to set a hard stop-loss inside 0.8% to account for market slippage and spread widening.

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