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What Is a Prop Firm Consistency Rule?
A consistency rule limits how much of your profit can come from one day. Learn how it works, with an example and how it affects payouts.
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What it is
A consistency rule says that no single trading day can account for more than a set percentage of your total profit. Firms use it to stop one lucky day from passing an evaluation or triggering a payout.
An example
Suppose a firm applies a 40% consistency rule and you have $3,000 of total profit. Your best day can be at most $1,200. If you made $1,800 in one day, you would need to keep trading, raising total profit above $4,500 so that the best day falls to 40% or less.
Where it applies
Some firms apply a consistency rule in the evaluation, some on funded-account payouts, and some on both. The percentage and the way it is measured differ, so read the exact wording on the firm’s rules page.
How to trade with it
Aim for steady daily results and avoid sizing up after a big win. If one day dominates your profit, you may need extra trading days before you can pass or request a payout.
Frequently asked questions
Does every firm have a consistency rule?
No. Some apply it to evaluations, some to payouts, and some not at all. Check the firm’s rules.
Related firms and tools
Put it into practice
Keep reading
- What Is a Futures Prop Firm?
- How Futures Prop Firm Challenges Work
- Trailing Drawdown Explained for Futures Prop Traders
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