Prop Firm Reset Fee: What a Second Attempt Costs

Reset Fee: The Price of a Second Attempt

By PropTrader1 2 min read Published October 28, 2026

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A reset fee is what a firm charges to restart a failed evaluation on the same account size without buying a new one. Resets matter because failing once is normal: the economics of second attempts is a bigger cost driver than the headline evaluation fee.

Pricing varies by model. CFD firms typically price resets at or near the original fee - some discount them. FTMO Futures prices resets below entry: $109/$159/$219 on Growth against subscription prices of $119/$169/$229 (checked 28 October 2026). Topstep re-bills the subscription and banks a Reset Credit with every rebill you pay while still active, so persistent traders do not always pay twice (help.topstep.com, checked 28 October 2026). FundedNext sells resets but withdraws the option once a funded account is live.

Why it matters: a firm where resets cost the full fee and fail-rate is high turns a $540 evaluation into a four-figure hobby. Budget two attempts, and prefer firms whose reset economics reward persistence. Costs beyond the fee: reset fees in full and what prop firms cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a 50% drawdown harder to recover than a 10% one?

A 50% drawdown requires a 100% gain to recover, while a 10% drawdown only needs 11.1%. Recovery math is exponential. At 30% drawdown you need 42.9% to break even. This is why prop firms cap drawdown at 10-12% rather than higher percentages.

What is the 3-5-7 rule in forex?

The 3-5-7 rule suggests risking 1-3% per trade, keeping total open risk at 5% or less, and limiting single market exposure to 7%. It is a general risk guideline, not a prop firm rule, but following it naturally keeps you within most max drawdown limits.

What is a good maximum drawdown?

For prop firm trading, keeping your actual drawdown under 5% is excellent. Most firms allow 10-12%, but staying well below the limit demonstrates strong risk management and gives you a buffer for unexpected market events.

Is maximum drawdown calculated on balance or equity?

It depends on the firm and drawdown type. Static drawdown is typically calculated on starting balance. Trailing drawdown follows your highest equity. Some firms include floating losses in their calculation, making equity the relevant measure.

What happens when you breach maximum drawdown?

Breaching maximum drawdown results in immediate and permanent account closure. All positions are closed automatically, the challenge is terminated, and there is no refund or appeal. It is the final rule with no second chances.

What is the difference between daily drawdown and maximum drawdown?

Daily drawdown resets every day and limits your loss within a single session. Maximum drawdown is cumulative across the entire challenge or funded period. You can breach max drawdown through many small daily losses that accumulate over time.