Quick Answer — Breakout Turbo Account
- • Breakout Turbo has the lowest fees ($45-$1,199) and the tightest max drawdown (3% static) of any account type.
- • On a $100K Turbo, the total drawdown buffer is $3,000. At 5:1 BTC leverage, a 0.6% adverse move wipes the entire account.
- • Turbo and Pro are the only paths to a $200K individual account. Turbo's $200K costs $1,199 — $200 less than Pro.
- • Daily loss limit is 3% (same as Classic 1-Step and Pro). Profit targets are lower than Pro but still aggressive.
- • As of April 2026: Turbo is designed for precision traders with A+ setups only. Most traders will lose their fee within days.
Every account type analyzed: I've compared every Breakout evaluation path — Classic 1-Step, Classic 2-Step, Pro, and Turbo — across all account sizes from $5K to $200K. The pricing, drawdown structures, and profit targets vary significantly between these options, and picking the wrong one costs real money.
For the complete comparison of all account types with pricing tables and my recommendation on which to pick, read my Breakout account types guide. For the full picture, read my complete Breakout review. For the absolute latest, check Breakout's website or their help center.
Turbo is Breakout's budget evaluation. Cheapest fees across the board. But that low price comes with the tightest drawdown of any account type — 3% static. That's half of Classic 1-Step's 6% and 40% less than Pro's 5%.
The concept is straightforward: pay less, get less room to be wrong. The problem is that 3% drawdown on a crypto evaluation isn't "less room." It's almost no room at all.
What Are the Breakout Turbo Account Rules?
Breakout Turbo is a 1-Step evaluation with the same structural simplicity as Classic 1-Step and Pro. No time limit, no minimum trading days, no consistency rules.
- Profit target: Lower than Pro, varies by size
- Max drawdown: 3% static (floor never moves)
- Daily loss limit: 3% of starting balance
- Profit split: 80% base, scaling to 95%
- Fee refund: Full refund on first funded payout
The 3% static drawdown defines everything about this account. Your floor is set at 97% of starting balance. On a $100K Turbo, that's $97,000 — you have $3,000 total risk budget for the entire evaluation.
Breakout Turbo Pricing by Account Size
| Size | Fee | Max DD (3%) | Daily DD (3%) | DD Floor | Fee/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | $45 | $150 | $150 | $4,850 | 0.9% |
| $10K | $85 | $300 | $300 | $9,700 | 0.85% |
| $25K | $200 | $750 | $750 | $24,250 | 0.8% |
| $50K | $400 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $48,500 | 0.8% |
| $100K | $799 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $97,000 | 0.8% |
| $200K | $1,199 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $194,000 | 0.6% |
Notice that the daily loss limit equals the max drawdown on every size. There's no safety margin between hitting the daily limit and hitting the max drawdown floor. One bad day can be your last day.
The fee-to-capital ratio is the lowest at Breakout. The $200K Turbo at 0.6% is the cheapest entry per dollar of funded capital across all account types. That's the only genuine economic advantage.
How Tight Is 3% Drawdown on Crypto?
This is the number that matters. On a $100K Turbo, your total loss budget is $3,000. Here's what that looks like in real trading scenarios:
BTC at 5:1 leverage ($500K notional):
- 0.6% BTC move = $3,000 loss = max drawdown breach
- BTC moves 0.6% in minutes during normal trading hours
BTC at 3:1 leverage ($300K notional):
- 1.0% BTC move = $3,000 loss = max drawdown breach
- BTC moves 1.0% multiple times per day
BTC at 1:1 leverage ($100K notional):
- 3.0% BTC move = $3,000 loss = max drawdown breach
- BTC moves 3.0% most weeks
At any reasonable leverage, the margin for error is measured in fractions of a percent. A single trade without a tight stop loss can breach the account. Two or three small losing trades at even conservative sizing can accumulate to breach.
For comparison, the Classic 1-Step gives $6,000 of drawdown room on the same $100K. That's twice the breathing space. The difference between $3,000 and $6,000 sounds small. In practice, it's the difference between surviving your first drawdown and not.
Who Should Trade the Breakout Turbo Account?
Turbo works for one type of trader: the high-conviction, low-frequency sniper.
The profile that can pass Turbo:
- Trades 1-2 times per week, not per day
- Uses strict stop losses on every trade (0.5% max risk per trade)
- Win rate above 60% with 2:1+ reward-to-risk
- Comfortable sitting in cash for days waiting for setups
- Has passed at least one prop firm evaluation before
- Treats the evaluation as 5-10 carefully selected trades, not daily activity
The profile that will fail Turbo:
- Trades daily or multiple times per day
- Averages into losing positions
- Doesn't use stop losses consistently
- Risk per trade exceeds 1% of account
- Has never passed a prop firm evaluation
- Wants to "feel out" the market with small positions
The $45-$200 price range makes Turbo look like a low-risk way to try Breakout. It's not. The evaluation cost is low. The probability of losing that cost is extremely high. Paying $45 five times is $225 — more than a single Classic 2-Step at $250 that gives you 8% trailing drawdown and a much better chance of passing.
Breakout Turbo vs Classic vs Pro: Which Has Better Value?
| Metric ($100K) | Classic 1-Step | Pro | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | $999 | $849 | $799 |
| Max DD | 6% ($6K) | 5% ($5K) | 3% ($3K) |
| DD Type | Static | Static | Static |
| BTC Move to Breach (5:1) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Estimated Pass Rate | 15-25% | 5-10% | Under 5% |
| Expected Cost to Pass | $999-$3,996 | $849-$8,490 | $799-$15,980 |
The "expected cost to pass" row tells the real story. If Turbo's pass rate is under 5%, you're looking at 20+ attempts on average before a successful pass. Twenty attempts at $799 each is $15,980. That same money buys 16 Classic 1-Step attempts with 2-4x better pass rates.
Turbo's low sticker price is a trap for most traders. The per-attempt savings get overwhelmed by the number of attempts needed.
When Does Breakout Turbo Actually Make Sense?
Two scenarios where Turbo isn't a bad choice:
Scenario 1: $5K test run ($45). You want to test Breakout's platform and execution without committing real money. The $45 Turbo is cheaper than a month of exchange fees. Use it as a paid demo. Don't expect to pass.
Scenario 2: You are a genuinely disciplined swing trader. You hold 1-2 positions per week, risk 0.3-0.5% per trade, and have a documented history of sub-3% drawdown. In that case, Turbo's low fee gives you a cheap path to the same funded account and profit split as Classic. But this describes maybe 2% of traders.
For everyone else, Classic 1-Step is the right answer. The extra $200 buys double the drawdown room. That's the cheapest insurance you'll find in prop trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Breakout Turbo account?
Breakout Turbo is the firm's budget evaluation with the lowest fees ($45-$1,199) and tightest drawdown (3% static) of any account type. It's a 1-Step evaluation available in sizes from $5K to $200K.
How much does the Breakout Turbo cost?
Breakout Turbo costs $45 ($5K), $85 ($10K), $200 ($25K), $400 ($50K), $799 ($100K), and $1,199 ($200K). All fees are refunded on the first funded payout.
What is the maximum drawdown on Breakout Turbo?
Breakout Turbo has a 3% static max drawdown — the tightest at the firm. On a $100K account, that's $3,000 total. The floor is $97,000 and never moves.
Is Breakout Turbo good for beginners?
No. Breakout Turbo is the worst account type for beginners. The 3% drawdown leaves almost no room for learning, mistakes, or normal market volatility. Beginners should choose Classic 2-Step or Classic 1-Step instead.
How does Turbo compare to Classic at Breakout?
Breakout Turbo is cheaper ($799 vs $999 at $100K) but has half the drawdown room (3% vs 6%). Classic 1-Step gives double the risk budget for $200 more. For most traders, Classic is the better value despite the higher fee.
Can you get a $200K Turbo account at Breakout?
Yes. Breakout Turbo offers $200K accounts at $1,199 — the cheapest path to maximum individual account size. Pro offers the same $200K for $1,399. Both share the $200K aggregate cap.
What leverage should you use on a Breakout Turbo?
Low leverage is critical on Breakout Turbo accounts. At 5:1 on a $100K account, a 0.6% BTC move breaches the 3% drawdown. Stick to 1:1-2:1 leverage to give yourself meaningful room before hitting the floor.
What's the daily loss limit on Breakout Turbo?
Breakout Turbo has a 3% daily loss limit — identical to the 3% max drawdown on every account size. One bad day can breach both the daily and max drawdown simultaneously.
How many trades should you take on a Turbo evaluation?
Fewer is better on Breakout Turbo. Aim for 5-15 total trades across the evaluation. Each trade should risk no more than 0.5% of account balance. High-frequency approaches are incompatible with 3% drawdown.
Is the Breakout Turbo fee refundable?
Yes. Breakout refunds the full Turbo fee with the first payout from a funded account. The refund applies to all account types equally. If you never get funded, the fee is gone.
The bottom line: Breakout Turbo is priced to attract budget-conscious traders, but the 3% drawdown makes it one of the hardest prop firm evaluations in crypto. On a $100K account, you're working with $3,000 of total room — less than a single BTC swing at moderate leverage. The $45-$200 entry fees look attractive until you calculate how many attempts it takes to actually pass. For the vast majority of traders, spending an extra $200 for Classic 1-Step's 6% drawdown is the better investment. Turbo only works if you're a genuine precision trader who can maintain sub-3% drawdown consistently.
