Drawdown Recovery Calculator

Enter a drawdown percentage to instantly see the gain required to recover. Use the prop firm presets to check how a 5% daily limit or 10% max drawdown affects your recovery target - the key numbers every challenge trader must know.

Prop Firm Presets

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Severity

Serious

Recovery Needed

11.1%

Prop Firm Context

At 10.0% drawdown, you need a 11.1% gain to recover. A common prop firm rule allows a max 10% drawdown from peak equity — exceeding this threshold means failing the challenge.

Results are for educational and informational purposes only. This calculator does not constitute financial advice. Always verify calculations with your broker before placing trades. Pip values are approximate and may vary with current exchange rates.

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