What Does Drawdown Mean in an EA Dashboard?

Drawdown describes a decline from a chosen reference value. The reference and whether open trades are included change what the number means.

Balance and equity are different

Balance generally reflects closed transactions, while equity also reflects floating profit or loss. A basket can carry a large floating loss even when the displayed balance has barely changed.

Read the formula used by the release

A peak-to-current equity decline is not the same calculation as a percentage of the current balance. Compare the dashboard definition, the protective input and the code or documentation for your release before treating them as interchangeable.

Read performance evidence in context

For a result screenshot, ask for the dates, account type, starting value, deposits or withdrawals, floating exposure and maximum drawdown over the period. A single captured screen is not an independently verified track record. See the basket and account protection notes.

About this guide

MR SOLANKI software documentation · Updated 21 September 2026. Descriptions refer to the saved membership source; compare your downloaded release notes. This guide does not provide personalised financial advice.