When Should You Reset an Evaluation?
Last updated: September 2026
Reset when you've breached drawdown but your overall strategy is sound. Buy a new evaluation when the firm or account size isn't the right fit.
How It Works
A reset costs less than a new evaluation — typically 30-60% of the original fee. It gives you a fresh account with the same firm, same size, same rules. Reset when: you made a clear mistake (revenge traded, ignored stop loss) but believe your edge is real. Buy new when: you realize the drawdown type, consistency rule, or account size doesn't match your trading style.
Example
Decision framework: if your breached account had profitable days and you understand what went wrong → reset. If you were struggling with the rules themselves (trailing DD too aggressive, consistency rule too strict) → buy at a different firm with better-matched rules. Use the drawdown calculator to test whether a different drawdown model would have saved your account.
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