The consistency rule: what it is and how to avoid problems
A consistency rule stops one lucky day from making up most of your profit. It rarely fails an account, but it can delay a payout.
How it works
The firm sets a cap, for example 30% or 40%. If your best day makes up more than that share of your total profit, you can't withdraw yet. You keep trading until the other days catch up.
Example: $5,000 total profit with a 40% rule means your best day may be no more than $2,000.
Where it applies
Some firms apply it only during the evaluation, others only on the funded account, and some on both. A few have none at all. Our programme pages show the rule for every challenge.
Living with it
Size your trades consistently rather than going big on a good day. If you have one strong day, smaller steady days afterwards will bring the ratio back into line.
Prefer to avoid it entirely? See the firms with no consistency rule.
Frequently asked questions
Can a consistency rule fail my account?
At most firms, no: it just delays the payout. A few treat it as a breach, so read the terms.
Is a lower percentage stricter?
Yes. A 20% rule is much stricter than a 50% rule.