What counts as a breach on my live account?
A live account is breached if your cumulative losses reach the full drawdown amount from your starting balance. For example, on a 50K live account with a $2,000 static drawdown and a $0 starting balance, the breach floor sits at -$2,000. A breached account closes and does not reopen, but there is a clear route back (below).
What happens when my live account breaches?
Two things happen:
Your live account closes.
A 21-day cooldown begins, during which new activity is paused — no trading new GFF accounts, no new evaluations, and no payout requests during this window.
Why is the cooldown 21 days?
It is a short reset between cycles — a chance to step back and come back fresh and on form for your next account. The 21-day length is in line with the wider industry.
Can I get back to live after a breach?
Absolutely. Once your 21-day cooldown ends and you pass a new challenge, the risk team looks at your history with us and can place you straight back into live — so you are earning daily payouts again right away — or have you take a few sim payouts first. It is decided case by case, with a strong track record working in your favour.
How many times can I come back?
There is no fixed limit. After each cooldown you can take a new challenge, and the risk team sets your route back. As with any partnership, GFF retains the usual discretion set out in the Trader Agreement.