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Consistency rule
Also searched as: best day rule
What does Consistency rule mean?
A consistency rule limits how much performance may be concentrated in one day or another measured unit. The calculation and consequence vary across programs and stages.
Example
A $900 best day divided by $3,000 total net profit equals 30%.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Exceeding the percentage can delay qualification rather than immediately terminate an account; check the specific rule.
How can I calculate a best-day requirement?
For a rule defined as best-day profit divided by total qualifying net profit, divide the best day by the permitted fraction to find the required total. An illustrative $750 best day and 30% ceiling require $2,500 in qualifying total profit. This arithmetic assumes a positive denominator and that no other day becomes the new best day.
Is this a recommendation to keep trading?
No. The calculation describes a condition, not a reason to force additional trades. Extra activity may increase losses or create a larger best day. Eligibility also depends on the account's other rules.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.