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Understanding the 15% Consistency Rule for $200K Instant Funded Accounts
Understanding the 15% Consistency Rule for $200K Instant Funded Accounts

This article explains how the 15% Consistency Rule applies specifically to $200K Instant Funded Accounts.

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Understanding the Consistency Rule at Top One Trader: A Simple Guide

At Top One Trader, we aim to ensure fair and consistent payouts 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 states that no single trading day’s profit should exceed 15% of your total profits accumulated over your trading period. This encourages traders to maintain a steady trading strategy and avoid over-reliance on a few high-profit days.


Why is the Consistency Rule Important?

The Consistency Rule is crucial for maintaining stability and fairness in trading:

  • Risk Management: Prevents traders from relying on high-risk trades to achieve profitability.

  • Performance Stability: Encourages balanced and consistent trading, reducing erratic profit spikes.

  • Discipline: Promotes steady growth through regular, controlled trading.


How Does the Consistency Rule Work?

No single day’s profit can account for more than 15% of your total profits. After each payout, the consistency percentage resets, and you’ll need to maintain consistency for the next payout cycle.


Example of the Consistency Rule in Action

Imagine you have made $2,000 in profit within just 4 trading days:

  • Day 1: $600

  • Day 2: $300

  • Day 3: $600

  • Day 4: $500

The highest profitable day is $600.

​Consistency Calculation Formula:
​(Highest Profit Day ÷ Current Account Total Profit) × 100 = Consistency Percentage
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Applying the formula:
​($600 ÷ $2,000) × 100 = 30% (above the 15% consistency) → Not eligible for payout yet

Next Steps:

To qualify, you can continue trading to increase total profits while keeping the highest profitable day steady. This will lower the percentage to fall within the required range.

Extended Example:

Let’s say you trade for 4 more days, earning $500 each day. Your total profit is now $4,000, while the highest profitable day remains $600.

New Consistency Calculation:

Applying the formula:
​($600 ÷ $4,000) × 100 = 15%Eligible for payout

Now, your consistency percentage is within the rule, and you would qualify for a payout.

This example demonstrates how trading additional days with steady profits can help you meet the consistency rule requirements.


What Happens After a Payout?

Once you request and receive a payout:

  1. The highest profitable day resets.

  2. The Consistency % begins tracking from the next trading cycle.

  3. You’ll need to maintain consistency again for the period leading up to your next payout request.


Key Takeaways

  • Rule Limit: No single trading day’s profit can exceed 15% of total profits.

  • Eligibility: Continue trading until your total profits bring your highest profitable day within the 15% limit.

  • After Payout: Consistency resets, and the rule applies to your next trading cycle.

By adhering to this rule, you build disciplined trading habits and achieve stable, long-term growth with Top One Trader.

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