Consistency requirements are metrics that measure the stability and reliability of your trading performance. At YRM Prop, we have specific consistency rules that vary by account type:
Instant Prime Accounts: 20% consistency rule
Prime Accounts: 35% consistency rule
These requirements ensure that your profitable days maintain a minimum level of consistency relative to your average winning day.
How does the 20% consistency rule work for Instant Prime accounts?
The 20% consistency rule means that each profitable trading day must reach at least 20% of your average profitable day. Here's how it works:
We track all your profitable trading days
We calculate your average profit across those winning days
Each new profitable day must reach at least 20% of that average
Example:
Trading Day 1: +$500 profit
Trading Day 2: +$700 profit
Trading Day 3: +$400 profit
Your average profitable day is now ($500 + $700 + $400) ÷ 3 = $533.33
For your next profitable day to count toward the minimum trading days requirement, you must make at least 20% of $533.33, which is $106.67.
How does the 35% consistency rule work for Prime Accounts?
The 35% consistency rule for Prime Accounts follows the same calculation method but with a higher percentage requirement:
We track all your profitable trading days
We calculate your average profit across those winning days
Each new profitable day must reach at least 35% of that average
Example:
Trading Day 1: +$800 profit
Trading Day 2: +$1,200 profit
Trading Day 3: +$1,000 profit
Your average profitable day is ($800 + $1,200 + $1,000) ÷ 3 = $1,000
For your next profitable day to count toward the minimum trading days requirement, you must make at least 35% of $1,000, which is $350.
What happens if I don't meet the consistency requirement on a profitable day?
If you have a profitable day that falls below the consistency threshold:
The day still counts as a trading day
The profit is still added to your account
However, that day will not count toward your minimum trading days required before payout
You will need to achieve additional consistent profitable days to request a payout
Why does YRM Prop have consistency requirements?
Consistency requirements serve several important purposes:
Promoting disciplined trading: They discourage wildly varying trading approaches
Preventing minimum-effort days: They ensure traders remain engaged and active
Aligning with live trading expectations: They prepare traders for the discipline needed in live market trading
Discouraging luck-based strategies: They reward systematic approaches over random "home run" trades
How can I maintain consistency in my trading?
To maintain consistency that complies with our requirements:
Develop a clear trading plan with defined entry and exit criteria
Use consistent position sizing relative to your account size
Set realistic daily profit targets that you can achieve regularly
Track your performance to understand your typical profitable day
Avoid overtrading on profitable days to prevent outsized averages that become difficult to maintain