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Hard breach

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

What does Hard breach mean?

A hard breach is a rule violation that ends an account or makes it ineligible to continue under its current terms. The label and recovery options are provider-specific.

Example

A maximum-loss violation permanently closes a simulated funded account.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

Do not assume buying another evaluation restores the prior account’s payout entitlement.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

FTMO Futures - Trading objectives and violations

Frequently asked questions

Does buying another evaluation restore the previous payout right?

Do not assume buying another evaluation restores the prior account’s payout entitlement.

Sources: FTMO Futures - Trading objectives and violations

What is a practical example of Hard breach?

Illustrative example: A maximum-loss violation permanently closes a simulated funded account.

Sources: FTMO Futures - Trading objectives and violations