Good news: You can switch strategies freely! The Consistency Rule (CR) doesn’t care how you profit—only that your earnings aren’t dominated by 1-2 huge wins.
Here’s the simple breakdown:
✅ Allowed: Strategy Switching
Month | Strategy | Profit Pattern | CR Status |
1 | Swing | 5 wins: $2K avg | ✅ 20% CR |
2 | News Trading | 1 big win + 4 small | ⚠️ 45% CR* |
3 | Scalping | 20 wins: $500 avg | ✅ 15% CR |
*Fix for Month 2: Add 2 more small wins → CR drops to 38% ✅ |
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❌ Problem Scenario
If every new strategy relies on one massive win:
Month | "Strategy" | Profit | Total Profit | CR% |
1 | A | +$8,000 | $8,000 | 100% ❌ |
2 | B | +$9,000 | $17,000 | 53% ❌ |
3 | C | +$10,000 | $27,000 | 37% ✅ |
Issue: Months 1-2 violated CR! |
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Why?
Each strategy’s profit came from one trade → high concentration risk.
📊 CR Calculation (Multi-Strategy Example)
Trader Alex ($50K Account)
Month | Strategy | Biggest Win | Month Profit | Total Profit | CR Calculation | Status |
1 | Trend | $15,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $15K ÷ $20K = 75% ❌ |
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2 | Scalping | $3,000 | $12,000 | $32,000 | $15K ÷ $32K ≈ 47% ❌ |
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3 | News | $5,000 | $18,000 | $50,000 | $15K ÷ $50K = 30% ✅ |
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Key Insight:
Alex’s Month 1 big win ($15K) dominated until Month 3 diluted it.
Switching strategies didn’t cause violations – profit concentration did!
🛠️ How to Switch Strategies Safely
Avoid "Reset Mentality"
CR is lifetime-based (all profits count!).
Add Buffer Trades
When testing a new strategy, start with 3-5 small trades.
Partial-Close Big Wins
If a new strategy hits big, close 50% now → 50% tomorrow.
💡 Tip: After a strategy change, check your dashboard’s "All-Time CR" (not monthly).
🌟 Healthy Strategy Switching
Do ✅ | Don't ❌ |
Start new strategies with small trades | Go "all-in" on Day 1 of new strategy |
Keep 60%+ profits from ≥3 trades | Let one trade make 90% of monthly profit |
Monitor lifetime CR in dashboard | Focus only on monthly performance |
📝 Key Takeaways
Switching strategies = PERMITTED ✅
CR violations happen if:
Any single win exceeds 40% of total lifetime profits
New strategies rely on "all-in" gambles
Fix violations by adding smaller wins across any strategy.
Change tactics, not discipline.🔄