One of the most frequent support tickets we receive is: "Why was my account breached? I only lost $50 today!"
The answer is almost always the same: Equity vs. Balance.
The Rule Explained
Your $75 daily drawdown limit is calculated based on the lowest equity point of the day, not just your closed trades. If you have an open trade that is currently -$80, but then it turns around and you close it at +$20, your account is still breached. The moment your equity touched -$75.01, the system automatically flags the account.
How to Monitor Your Buffer
Don't look at your "Profit" column in MT5. Look at your Equity. If your starting equity for the day was $5,040, your "Breach Point" for the day is $4,965. If your Equity ever touches that number—even for a millisecond—you are out.
The "Flash Crash" Warning
In high-volatility environments, price can skip levels. If you have a stop-loss at -$60, but the market gaps through it to -$90, your account will be breached. This is why we recommend sizing positions so that even a significant gap doesn't exceed the $75 limit.
For trading rules and limits — always refer to the official rules page, not blog content, as rules may be updated: