Don't panic! One large win is allowed, but you'll need to balance it with smaller profits to meet the 40% Consistency Rule (CR).
Here's exactly how it works:
📊 Simple 3-Step Calculation
Rule: Your biggest win must be ≤40% of your total profits
CR = (Biggest Win ÷ Total Profit) × 100 ≤ 40%
Example: Trader Sarah ($10K Account)
Day | Profit | Total Profit | CR Calculation | Status |
1 | +$5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 ÷ $5,000 = 100% | ❌ Violation |
2 | +$300 | $5,300 | $5,000 ÷ $5,300 ≈ 94% | ❌ |
3 | +$700 | $6,000 | $5,000 ÷ $6,000 ≈ 83% | ❌ |
4 | +$1,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 ÷ $7,000 ≈ 71% | ❌ |
5 | +$1,500 | $8,500 | $5,000 ÷ $8,500 ≈ 59% | ❌ |
6 | +$2,000 | $10,500 | $5,000 ÷ $10,500 ≈ 48% | ❌ |
7 | +$2,500 | $13,000 | $5,000 ÷ $13,000 ≈ 38% | ✅ Pass! |
Sarah fixed it by adding $8,000 in smaller wins!
Her $5,000 win went from 100% → 38% of total profits.
🔧 How to Fix a "Big Win" Violation
✅ Option 1: Trade Conservatively (Recommended)
After a big win, switch to smaller positions:
Day 1: Big win = $5,000
Next days: Aim for $300-$800 wins until CR ≤40%
✅ Option 2: Partial Profit-Taking
During your big win:
Close 50% at +$2,500 (Day 1)
Close 50% at +$2,700 (Day 2)
→ Biggest win = $2,700 (not $5,000)!
⚠️ Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake | Result | CR Impact |
Taking losses after a big win | $5,000 win + $2,000 loss = $3,000 total | $5,000 ÷ $3,000 = 167% 😱 |
Ignoring the rule | Keep trading large → CR stays >40% | Account restricted |
No follow-up trades | Only 1 big win → CR=100% forever | Violation never fixed |
📝 Key Takeaways
One big win = OK!
Add smaller wins to dilute the ratio (≤40%).
Avoid losses until CR is fixed – they worsen the ratio!
Partial closes instantly reduce risk.
💡 Think of CR like a pizza:
Your big win is a huge slice (40% of the pie max)
Other trades are smaller slices
Goal: No slice dominates the whole pizza!
🧮 DIY CR Calculator
Your Biggest Win: $______
Total Profit: $______
CR = (______ ÷ ______) × 100 = ______%
Safe? ✅ Yes (if ≤40%) / ❌ No