Consistency Rule

A requirement that no single trading day accounts for more than a set percentage of total profits.

The consistency rule ensures traders demonstrate repeatable skill rather than relying on one lucky day. It's becoming increasingly common among prop firms.

How It Works

A typical consistency rule states that no single trading day can account for more than 30-40% of your total profits during the evaluation.

Example

Total profit at end of evaluation: $10,000
Consistency rule: 30% max per day
If your best day was $5,000 (50% of total), you would NOT pass
You'd need to continue trading until that $5K day represents ≤30% of total

Firms Without Consistency Rules

Some firms like Apex Trader Funding and FTMO do not impose consistency rules, making them more flexible for traders who have occasional big winning days.

Strategy

Aim for consistent, moderate daily gains rather than swinging for home runs
If you have a big winning day, continue trading to "dilute" its percentage of total profits
Track your consistency ratio daily using PropTally's analytics

Related Terms

Challenge Phase

The evaluation period where a trader must meet specific profit targets and follow risk rules to qualify for a funded account.

Daily Loss Limit

The maximum amount you can lose in a single trading day before the account is breached or frozen.

Profit Target

The minimum percentage or dollar gain required to pass a prop firm evaluation or trigger a payout.

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