What is the consistency rule and which firms use it?
The consistency rule limits how much of your total profit can come from a single trading day. Typically, no single day's profit should exceed 30–50% of your total profit. It's designed to prevent traders from passing challenges by "going big" on one high-risk trade day.
What is the consistency rule and which firms use it?
The consistency rule limits how much of your total profit can come from a single trading day. Typically, no single day's profit should exceed 30–50% of your total profit. It's designed to prevent traders from passing challenges by "going big" on one high-risk trade day.
Key Points
- Usually limits single-day profit to 30–50% of total profit
- Measured at point of withdrawal request on funded accounts
- Applied at challenge phase or funded phase (varies by firm)
- Firms using it: FundedNext, MyFundedCapital, OFP, SpiceProp
- Not used by FTMO, BrightFunded, FundingPips, The5ers
Firm Comparison
| Firm | Policy | Threshold | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | Consistency Rule | No formal rule, but pattern monitored | Account review if inconsistent |
| FXIFY | Consistency Rule | None on 2-Step Pro | No restriction |
| FundingPips | Consistency Rule | None | No restriction |
| BrightFunded | Consistency Rule | None | No restriction |
| The5ers | Consistency Rule | None on standard plans | No restriction |
| E8 Markets | Consistency Rule | 40% best-day rule on some plans | Payout review |
| Finotive Funding | Consistency Rule | None | No restriction |
| TradexProp | Consistency Rule | 45% best-day rule | Affects payout eligibility |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the consistency rule in prop trading?
It requires that no single trading day accounts for more than a set percentage (e.g. 30–50%) of total profits, ensuring consistent trading behaviour.
Which prop firms enforce a consistency rule?
E8 Markets and TradexProp are notable examples. Most modern firms like FundingPips and FXIFY have no consistency rule.
Does the consistency rule affect payouts or challenge passing?
At some firms it affects payout eligibility; at others it is checked only during the challenge phase.
How do I trade consistently enough to satisfy the rule?
Spread your profits across multiple trading days rather than relying on one or two large winning days.