Futures FAQs

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

last update: August 12, 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 50% rule does not mean you are capped at making 50% of the account size ($50,000) in a single day.
It means your best trading day cannot represent more than 50% of the total profits you are trying to withdraw or use for scale-up eligibility.

Quick example

If your account has a 50% Consistency Rule:

  • Best trading day: $5,000
  • Required total profit: $10,000
    (Because: $5,000 ÷ 50% = $10,000)
    If your total profit is below $10,000, you need to continue trading until your total profit reaches the required amount.

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