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How is the Consistency Rule Calculated?

last update: July 20, 2026

The basic formula is:

(Best trading day ÷ Total profits) × 100 = Consistency percentage

To meet the rule, your best trading day must be equal to or lower than the allowed percentage.

For example, if your account has a 50% Consistency Rule, your best trading day must not be more than 50% of your total profits.

Example based on the 50% Consistency Rule

  • Best trading day: $1,500
  • Consistency limit: 50%
  • Required total profit:
  • $1,500 ÷ 50% = $3,000

This means that if your best trading day is $1,500, your total profit must be at least $3,000 for that day to represent 50% or less of your total profits.

If your total profit is only $1,500 and all of it came from one day, you are not eligible yet. You would need to continue trading and increase your total profits.

Example based on the 30% Consistency Rule

  • Best trading day: $1,500
  • Consistency limit: 30%
  • Required total profit:
  • $1,500 ÷ 30% = $5,000

This means that if your best trading day is $1,500, your total profit must be at least $5,000 for that day to represent 30% or less of your total profits.

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