Consistency Rule Checker
The consistency rule fails traders who pass on one lucky day. Check which firms enforce it and whether your profit distribution would trigger a violation.
How the Consistency Rule Works
The consistency rule prevents traders from passing an evaluation by getting lucky on a single trade. The typical implementation: no single trading day can account for more than 30-40% of your total evaluation profits.
Example: You need $10,000 profit to pass an FTMO $100K challenge. If you make $6,000 on day 3 and $4,000 over the remaining 9 days, that single day represents 60% of your total profit. This would trigger the consistency rule, potentially invalidating your pass even though you hit the target.
The fix is simple: use consistent position sizes throughout the evaluation. Do not increase size after a winning streak. Do not try to pass in 2 days when the firm expects 10+. Trade your normal strategy at your normal size every session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a prop firm consistency rule?
A consistency rule limits how much of your total profit can come from a single trading day. The typical threshold is 30-40% -- meaning no single day can account for more than 30-40% of your total profits during the evaluation. This prevents traders from passing on one lucky trade. Firms that enforce consistency rules include FTMO (soft check), some FundedNext challenges, and several newer firms.
Which prop firms have consistency rules?
FTMO has a soft consistency check that flags accounts for review but does not automatically terminate. FundedNext enforces consistency in some challenge types. TopStep and Apex do not enforce consistency rules. The5ers has optional consistency tracking. Always check the specific firm rules page before starting -- consistency rules can change without notice.
How do I avoid violating the consistency rule?
Spread your profits across multiple trading days. If your evaluation profit target is $10,000, no single day should produce more than $3,000-4,000 (30-40%). This means: use consistent position sizes (do not 10x your normal size on one trade), trade your normal number of setups per day, and if you have an unusually profitable day early in the evaluation, reduce risk for the remaining days to maintain the ratio.
Does the consistency rule apply to funded accounts?
Most firms only enforce the consistency rule during the evaluation phase, not on funded accounts. Once funded, you can have larger profit days without penalty. However, some firms apply consistency checks to funded accounts before allowing payouts. Check your specific firm terms.