The Consistency Rule Explained: Which Prop Firms Have It?

The consistency rule is one of the most misunderstood and controversial rules in prop trading. Some traders hate it, others see it as a fair measure of skill. Here is what you need to know.

What Is the Consistency Rule?

The consistency rule limits how much of your total profit can come from a single trading day. Typically, no single day can account for more than 30-40% of your total profits.

Example: If you made $5,000 total profit on a $50K account:

• With a 30% consistency rule, no single day can exceed $1,500
• If one day you made $3,000 (60% of total), you would FAIL the consistency requirement

Why It Exists

Prop firms use the consistency rule to filter out:

• Lucky one-hit traders who got a single big win on news
• Gambling behavior — all-in on one trade
• Unsustainable strategies that rely on rare events

Firms With and Without Consistency Rules

NO Consistency Rule (Easier to Pass)

HAS Consistency Rule

Tips to Pass With a Consistency Rule

1. Aim for small, consistent daily gains — 0.5-1% per day
2. Stop trading after a big win — If you hit 2%+ in a day, walk away
3. Spread your trading across many days — More trading days = more consistent
4. Avoid news trading — Big spikes can violate the rule
5. Use a daily profit target — Cap yourself at 1% per day

Our Recommendation

If you dislike the consistency rule, choose a firm without one. The5ers and FTMO both have zero consistency requirements during evaluation AND on funded accounts.

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