Quick Answer — Rev One Trading Octane Account
- • Rev One Trading's Octane account uses a 3.5% end-of-day trailing drawdown — your drawdown floor only updates at market close, not during the trading session.
- • Forex Octane pricing ranges from $79 ($5K) to $1,199 ($200K), and Crypto Octane from $98 ($5K) to $698 ($100K), all as one-time fees.
- • Crypto Octane accounts include a 5% buffer zone above the drawdown level, giving extra room before trailing kicks in.
- • Octane is instant funded — no challenge, no evaluation phase. Pay once and start trading on A-Trader immediately.
- • Common mistake: assuming EOD trailing means the drawdown never moves during a session — it doesn't move during the day, but it ratchets up every night based on your closing balance.
Tested firsthand: I've run Rev One Trading accounts across Octane, Nitro, Static, and Classic in both Forex and Crypto. Each account type handles drawdown differently, and the pricing varies significantly depending on your drawdown model. What you're reading comes from live trading experience, not marketing copy.
Choosing between Octane's EOD trailing drawdown and Static's fixed drawdown changes everything about how you manage risk. I compared every account type side by side in my complete Rev One Trading account types breakdown. For the full picture, read my complete Rev One Trading review. For the absolute latest, check Rev One Trading's website or their help center.
The Rev One Trading Octane account is an instant-funded account with a 3.5% end-of-day trailing drawdown. The drawdown level only recalculates when the market closes, giving you intraday room to manage positions without your floor chasing every tick.
I've traded Octane accounts in both Forex and Crypto. The EOD mechanic changes how you think about drawdown management compared to real-time trailing accounts like Nitro. If you hold positions through sessions or trade around news events, the difference is significant.
How Does the Octane EOD Trailing Drawdown Work?
Rev One Trading's Octane drawdown is a 3.5% trailing stop that recalculates once per day at market close. Your drawdown floor moves up based on your end-of-day balance, not your intraday high.
Here's a concrete example on a $50,000 Forex Octane account:
- Starting balance: $50,000
- Initial drawdown floor: $48,250 (3.5% below)
- Day 1 you trade and your balance swings between $48,500 and $51,200 during the session
- You close the day at $51,000
- New drawdown floor: $49,215 (3.5% below $51,000)
The critical part: during Day 1, your balance dipped to $48,500. That's above your $48,250 floor, so no breach. But under a real-time trailing system like Nitro, your floor would have already moved up to $49,152 when you hit $51,200, and that $48,500 dip would have breached you.
Once your drawdown floor reaches your starting balance ($50,000 in this case), it locks there permanently. From that point, the Octane account behaves like a Static account with a fixed floor.
What Is the Octane Crypto Buffer Zone?
Rev One Trading's Octane Crypto accounts include a 5% buffer zone. The buffer sits above the drawdown level and delays when trailing begins.
On a $50,000 Crypto Octane account:
- Starting balance: $50,000
- Drawdown floor: $48,250 (3.5% below)
- Buffer zone: 5% of $50,000 = $2,500
The buffer means your drawdown floor won't start trailing until your balance exceeds the buffer threshold. It gives Crypto traders extra breathing room to handle the higher volatility of BTC, ETH, and altcoin pairs.
Forex Octane accounts don't get a buffer. The drawdown starts trailing from your first profitable session close.
Rev One Trading Octane Account Pricing
As of April 2026, all Rev One Trading Octane accounts are one-time fees. No recurring charges.
Forex Octane Pricing
| Account Size | Price | Drawdown Floor | Drawdown in $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $79 | $4,825 | $175 |
| $10,000 | $119 | $9,650 | $350 |
| $25,000 | $239 | $24,125 | $875 |
| $50,000 | $359 | $48,250 | $1,750 |
| $100,000 | $599 | $96,500 | $3,500 |
| $200,000 | $1,199 | $193,000 | $7,000 |
Crypto Octane Pricing
| Account Size | Price | Buffer | Drawdown Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $98 | 5% | $4,825 |
| $10,000 | $138 | 5% | $9,650 |
| $25,000 | $248 | 5% | $24,125 |
| $50,000 | $398 | 5% | $48,250 |
| $100,000 | $698 | 5% | $96,500 |
Crypto Octane runs about $19–$99 more than the Forex equivalent depending on size. The $100K Crypto Octane at $698 is $99 more than the $100K Forex Octane at $599.
Who Should Choose the Octane Account?
The Octane account fits traders who hold positions through sessions or need intraday drawdown flexibility. Three profiles where Octane excels:
Swing traders who enter positions in one session and manage them into the next. The EOD recalculation means an intraday dip won't trigger trailing as long as you recover by close.
News traders who take positions around high-impact events. FOMC, NFP, ECB decisions — these create massive intraday swings. An EOD trailing drawdown ignores the noise and only cares about where you end the day.
Part-time traders who can't monitor positions continuously. If you place a trade in the morning and check back at close, Octane doesn't penalize you for mid-session volatility.
Who Should Avoid the Octane Account?
Octane isn't the right pick if you're purely a scalper taking 10-20 trades per day and closing everything within minutes. You're paying more than Nitro ($359 vs $319 at $50K Forex) for an EOD feature you don't actually use. Scalpers who flatten positions quickly don't need EOD protection.
Octane also isn't ideal if you want the absolute tightest possible drawdown room. At 3.5%, it's narrower than Nitro's 4%. If your strategy generates occasional deep drawdowns before recovering, the extra 0.5% in Nitro might be worth the real-time trailing tradeoff.
How Does Octane Compare to Nitro?
The core tradeoff: Octane gives you 3.5% drawdown with EOD-only updates. Nitro gives you 4% drawdown with real-time updates.
On paper, Nitro has more room. In practice, the EOD mechanic on Octane often gives you more effective room because your floor doesn't chase intraday peaks.
Example: You start the day at $50,000. Your balance spikes to $51,500 during a winning trade, then pulls back to $50,200 by close.
- Octane: Floor moves from $48,250 to $48,443 (3.5% below $50,200 close). You have $1,757 of room.
- Nitro: Floor already moved to $49,440 when you hit $51,500 (4% below peak). You now have $760 of room.
Octane preserved more than double the effective drawdown room in this scenario. That's the trade swing traders are paying for.
What Add-Ons Work Best With Octane?
The Drawdown Boost add-on pushes your drawdown from 3.5% to 5.5%. On a $50K account, that takes your floor from $48,250 to $47,250 — an extra $1,000 of breathing room. Combined with EOD recalculation, that's a comfortable setup for most swing strategies.
The Reduced Min Days add-on drops qualifying days from 5 to 3. If you're a position trader who only takes a few high-conviction trades per week, getting to payout eligibility in 3 days instead of 5 saves time.
Consistency Removal is worth considering if your Octane strategy involves holding for bigger moves. One strong trend day could easily exceed 30% of your total profit, triggering the consistency gateway. Removing it costs 15% of the base price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Rev One Trading Octane Account?
The Rev One Trading Octane account is an instant-funded trading account with a 3.5% end-of-day trailing drawdown. The drawdown floor only recalculates at market close, not during the trading session. Rev One Trading offers Octane in both Forex (6 sizes, $5K–$200K) and Crypto (5 sizes, $5K–$100K).
How Much Does the Rev One Trading Octane Account Cost?
Rev One Trading's Octane Forex accounts range from $79 ($5K) to $1,199 ($200K). Octane Crypto accounts range from $98 ($5K) to $698 ($100K). All prices are one-time fees with zero commissions on trades.
Does the Octane Drawdown Move During the Trading Day?
No. Rev One Trading's Octane drawdown is strictly end-of-day. The floor only updates when the market closes, based on your closing balance. If your balance peaks at $55,000 during the day but closes at $51,000, the new floor is calculated from $51,000, not $55,000.
What Is the Crypto Buffer on the Octane Account?
Rev One Trading's Octane Crypto accounts include a 5% buffer zone above the drawdown level. The buffer provides additional protection before the trailing drawdown kicks in. Forex Octane accounts do not have a buffer zone.
Can You Hold Overnight Positions on the Octane Account?
Yes. Rev One Trading allows overnight and over-weekend holding on Octane accounts. The EOD trailing drawdown makes Octane particularly suitable for positions held across sessions, since the drawdown floor won't chase intraday movements.
What Happens When the Octane Drawdown Floor Reaches Starting Balance?
Once the Rev One Trading Octane drawdown floor reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently. From that point, the account effectively becomes a Static account. On a $50K Octane account, once your floor reaches $50,000, it stays there regardless of future profits.
Is Octane Better Than Static at Rev One Trading?
Rev One Trading's Octane account costs significantly less than Static (e.g., $359 vs $539 for a $50K Forex account). Octane's drawdown trails but only updates at EOD, while Static never moves at all. Octane is better for traders who want lower cost with some trailing protection. Static is better for aggressive traders who need guaranteed fixed floors.
How Many Qualifying Days Does the Octane Account Require?
Rev One Trading's Octane account requires 5 qualifying trading days with at least 0.50% profit each day. The Reduced Min Days add-on (20% of the base price) lowers this to 3 qualifying days. On a $50K Forex Octane, that add-on costs $71.80.
What Leverage Does the Octane Account Offer?
Rev One Trading Octane Forex accounts offer 1:100 leverage, upgradeable to 1:200 with the Leverage Power-Up add-on (20% of base price). Octane Crypto accounts offer 5:1 on BTC/ETH and 2:1 on altcoins, upgradeable to 10:1 and 4:1 with the Power-Up (25% of base price).
What Platform Does the Octane Account Use?
All Rev One Trading Octane accounts run on A-Trader, the firm's proprietary CFD-based trading platform. Rev One Trading does not support MT4, MT5, or third-party platforms. A-Trader is available on web and desktop.
