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How is the Consistency Rule Calculated?

last update: August 10, 2026

The Consistency Rule ensures trading performance is spread out over time rather than relying on a single trade. It is calculated using your total profits, not your account size:

Consistency Percentage Formula: (Best Trading Day Profit ÷ Total Profits) × 100 = Consistency Percentage

To qualify for a payout or scale-up, your best trading day must account for 40% or less of your total profit.

How to Calculate Your Required Total Profit: Best Trading Day Profit ÷ 0.40 = Required Total Profit

Example (40% Consistency Rule):

  • Best Trading Day: $1,500

  • Calculation: $1,500 ÷ 0.40 = $3,750

  • Requirement: Your total account profit must be at least $3,750.

If your total profit is currently $2,000, your best day ($1,500) represents 75% of your gains. You are not penalized—you simply need to continue trading to build your total profit until your best day accounts for 40% or less of the total.

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