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Understanding the Consistency Rule

Last updated on Jan 19, 2026

What is the Consistency Rule?

The Consistency Rule is a risk management requirement that applies to Funded Accounts and varies by product type. It establishes maximum percentages of total accumulated profits that can come from any single trading day.

The rule is checked only when you request a withdrawal and resets after each successful withdrawal. 

Consistency Rules by Product Type

Standard Challenge (Funded Phase)

Maximum 50% of total accumulated profits from any single trading day

This also applies to the Challenge phase for Standard accounts.

Instant Activation Challenge (Funded Phase)

Challenge Phase: No consistency rule (0%) - can make all profits in one day

Funded Phase: Maximum 30% of total accumulated profits from any single day

Instant Funded

Maximum 20% of total accumulated profits from any single trading day

Why Does This Rule Exist?

The Consistency Rule serves several important purposes:

  • Risk Management: Prevents traders from taking excessive risks to achieve large gains in a single day

  • Skill Assessment: Demonstrates profitability comes from consistent trading ability rather than luck

  • Capital Protection: Ensures funded traders can maintain stable performance with real capital

  • Product Differentiation: Stricter rules for cheaper/instant access products maintain proper risk management

How is the Consistency Rule Calculated?

The calculation is straightforward:

Formula: (Largest Single Day Profit ÷ Total Accumulated Profits) × 100 = Percentage

Rule: This percentage must be at or below your product type's maximum to request withdrawals.