Futures FAQs

Does the Consistency Rule Apply to Account Balance or Account Size?

last update: August 10, 2026

No. The consistency percentage is not calculated based on your account size or account balance. It is calculated based on your profits.

For example, if you have a $100K account, the 40% rule does not mean you are capped at making 40% of the account size ($40,000) in a single day

It means your best trading day cannot represent more than 40% of the total profits you are trying to withdraw or use for scale-up eligibility.

Quick example

If your account has a 40% Consistency Rule:

  • Best trading day: $5,000
  • Required total profit: $12,500
  • Because: $5,000 ÷ 40% = $12,500

If your total profit is below $12,500, you need to continue trading until your total profit reaches the required amount.

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