A consistency condition can limit how much one day's profit contributes to an evaluation or payout result. Missing the condition does not universally mean an account breach. It may mean the target or payout eligibility is not yet satisfied, depending on the programme.

Check the formula, measurement period and consequence separately. “Consistency” is also used for other restrictions, so the label alone is insufficient.

Calculate the Ratio Using the Right Denominator

For an illustrative best-day rule:

Best day profit ÷ total qualifying profit = best-day percentage

If the best day is $1,800 and total qualifying profit is $3,000, the ratio is 60%. Under an illustrative maximum of 30%, the total would need to be at least $6,000 if the best day stays $1,800. A strict “below 30%” condition would require more than $6,000.

Losses can reduce the denominator and raise the ratio. Also confirm whether the formula includes commissions, which days belong to the period and when the counter resets.

Programme Examples Have Changed

The earlier article incorrectly described Topstep's Trading Combine as having no consistency target and treated FTMO as one uniform policy. Topstep's programme overview describes a Combine consistency target, while FTMO's CFD comparison table distinguishes the 1-Step best-day condition from 2-Step.

Do not use those examples as a company-wide permission list for every account. Purchase cohort and stage still matter.

Separate Eligibility From Breach

Ask what happens when the ratio is above the threshold: must you continue meeting objectives, wait to request payment, or has a prohibited practice occurred? An arithmetic objective and a conduct violation are different issues.

A good day alone does not prove luck or gambling, and an even series of days does not prove a repeatable edge. The rule describes programme eligibility, not a scientific test of trading skill.

Do Not Manufacture a Smooth Record

Do not add trades, deliberately lose money or redistribute trading solely to manipulate a counter. Artificial activity may violate other terms and creates additional risk.

Instead, replay the strategy's existing record under the rule before purchasing. If returns depend on occasional large winners, consider whether the programme is compatible. Capping winners mechanically can change the strategy's expectancy and needs separate testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does exceeding the percentage always close the account?

No universal consequence applies. Read the exact objective and breach policy.

Is adding more days enough?

Not necessarily. What matters is the formula's qualifying profit and period, not the calendar count alone.

Can I copy a provider's percentage into every programme?

No. Verify the exact product and stage, including legacy accounts and payout resets.

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