At Top One Futures, we prioritize disciplined and sustainable trading practices. One of our key risk management guidelines is the Consistency Rule, set at 20%. This FAQ will help clarify what this rule means and how it impacts your trading performance.
What is the Consistency Rule?
The Consistency Rule requires that no single trading day accounts for more than 20% of your total profits. After a payout is taken on an Instant Sim Funded account, your total profits reset, and the consistency rule begins again based on new profits moving forward. This ensures that traders demonstrate steady performance rather than relying on one or two highly volatile trading sessions.
Please Note: For the purposes of consistency rule calculation, a trading day ends at 5:00pm EST.
How is the 20% Consistency Rule Calculated?
The rule is based on your total profits over the entire period of having your account. No single day’s profit should exceed 20% of the total profits made.
For example:
If your total profit is $10,000, then no single trading day should account for more than $2,000 (20% of $10,000).
If one of your trading days results in a $3,000 profit while your total profits are $10,000, you wouldn’t meet the consistency rule, and would not be eligible for a payout.
Example: Passing the Consistency Rule
Let’s say you’re trading a $100K account and earn the following profits:
Trading Day | Profit |
Day 1 | $1,800 |
Day 2 | $2,000 |
Day 3 | $1,900 |
Day 4 | $2,000 |
Day 5 | $2,300 |
Total Profit = $10,000
Highest Day = $2,300
Now calculate your consistency score:
$2,300 ÷ $10,000 × 100 = 23%
❌ In this case, your highest day makes up exactly 23% of your total profit, which does not meet the consistency rule.
If, on your next trading day, you profit $1,500. Now your total profits are $11,500.
Total Profit = $11,500
Highest Day = $2,300
Now calculate your consistency score:
$2,300 ÷ $11,500 × 100 = 20%
✅ In this case, your highest day makes up exactly 20% of your total profit, making you eligible for a payout.
How Can I Ensure Compliance with the Consistency Rule?
Plan your trades carefully to avoid making excessive profits in a single day.
Spread your gains evenly over multiple trading days.
Avoid trading with high-risk or taking highly volatile trades that can lead to outsized profits.
Monitor your progress regularly to ensure no single trading day surpasses the 20% threshold.