This article explains how the Consistency rule works for the 2 Step Pro Challenge account and then in the funded stage. This ONLY applies to the 2 Step-PRO account.
At Top One Trader, we aim to ensure fair and consistent trading by applying a Consistency Rule. While it may sound complex at first, this guide will break it down into simple terms with examples to help you understand how it works.
What is the Consistency Rule?
The Consistency Rule for the 2 Step Pro Challenge ensures traders demonstrate steady performance. In Phase 1 and Phase 2, no single trading day's profit can exceed 50% of total profits. This encourages a balanced approach rather than relying on one or two big winning days.
Once a trader reaches a funded account, the consistency rule adjusts to 30%. To qualify for a payout, no single day's profit can exceed 30% of total accumulated profits. This ensures long-term consistency and responsible risk management in live trading.
How Does the Consistency Rule Work in the challenge phase?
No single day’s profit can account for more than 50% of your total profits. After each challenge phase, the consistency percentage resets, and you’ll need to maintain a 50% consistency score for phase 2 as well.
Example of the Consistency Rule in Action
Let’s say a trader is working through Phase 1 of the challenge, and the profit target for this phase is $10,000. According to the 50% consistency rule, no single trading day can account for more than $5,000 (50% of the profit target) in profit.
Scenario 1: Passing Phase 1 Correctly
A trader follows proper risk management and hits their target over multiple days:
Day 1: +$4,000
Day 2: +$4,000
Day 3: +$2,000
Total Profit: $10,000 ✅ (Passes Phase 1)
Since no single day exceeded $5,000, the trader meets the consistency rule and successfully advances to Phase 2.
Scenario 2: Violating the Consistency Rule
Another trader makes a large profit in one day:
Day 1: +$6,500 ❌ (Exceeds $5,000 limit)
Day 2: +$3,500
Total Profit: $10,000 ❌ (Not passed due to inconsistency)
Even though this trader hit the total profit target, they did not follow the consistency rule, meaning they do not pass to the next phase. They would need to continue trading to distribute their profits more evenly over multiple days to qualify.
The same rule applies in Phase 2, ensuring traders demonstrate steady, repeatable performance before earning a funded account.
Next Steps:
In this case, you can continue trading to increase your total profits while keeping your highest profitable day consistent. This will help lower the consistency percentage to fall within the required range.
How to Fix Consistency Rule Violations
Extended Example
Profit Target: $10,000
Day 1: +$6,500 ❌ (Over the $5,000 limit)
Day 2: +$3,500
Total: $10,000 ❌ (Needs more trades to lower consistency score)
To fix this, they continue trading:
Day 3: +$1,500
Day 4: +$1,500
New Total: $13,000 ✅
Now, their highest profit day ($6,500) is below 50% of their total profit, and they pass.
Consistency Rule in the Funded Stage
Once a trader reaches the funded stage, they must follow a 30% consistency rule to qualify for a payout. This ensures traders maintain steady performance instead of relying on one big winning day.
Example of the Consistency Rule in Action
Let’s say a trader earns $10,000 in total profit. No single day can account for more than 30% of that amount ($3,000) to qualify for a payout.
Scenario 1: Eligible for Payout
Day 1: +$2,500
Day 2: +$3,000
Day 3: +$2,000
Day 4: +$2,500
Total Profit: $10,000 ✅ (Eligible for payout)
Since the highest profit day ($3,000) is 30% or less of the total, the trader qualifies for a payout.
Scenario 2: Needs More Trading
Day 1: +$5,000 ❌ (Exceeds $3,000 limit)
Day 2: +$2,500
Day 3: +$2,500
Total Profit: $10,000 ❌ (Needs more trades)
To meet the rule, the trader continues trading:
Day 4: +$2,000
New Total Profit: $12,000 ✅
Now, the highest profit day ($5,000) is below 30% of total earnings, so they qualify for a payout.
Key Takeaways
In the challenge phases, no single day's profit can exceed 50% of total profits to pass.
In a funded account, the limit is 30% to qualify for a payout.
Exceeding the limit doesn’t mean failure—traders just need to keep trading until their profits are evenly distributed.
The best approach is to spread profits over multiple days for smooth progression and payouts.
Consistent performance leads to long-term success in both the challenge and funded stages. 🚀