The Rule in Simple Terms
The consistency rule states that no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profit. If it does, you have not yet demonstrated consistent profitability.
This rule applies to all phases at TFC Funder — Phase 1, Phase 2, and funded accounts requesting payouts.
A Practical Example
Suppose you are on a $50,000 2-Step challenge and your trading results look like this:
- Day 1: +$800
- Day 2: +$400
- Day 3: +$3,200
- Day 4: +$100
- Day 5: +$500
Total profit: $5,000
Best single day: $3,200 (Day 3)
Percentage: $3,200 / $5,000 = 64%
This fails the consistency rule because Day 3 represents 64% of total profit — well above the 40% limit. You have hit your 8% target ($4,000) but cannot pass until consistency is met.
How to Fix It
You do not need to give back the $3,200 day. You need to keep trading until your other days generate enough profit that Day 3 falls below 40% of the new total.
In this example, you would need total profit of $8,000 ($3,200 / $8,000 = 40%). That means making an additional $3,000 across your remaining days.
How to Avoid the Problem Entirely
The simplest approach is to set a daily profit target. If your overall target is 8% ($4,000 on a $50,000 account), aim for roughly $800-1,000 per day across 5 trading days. This automatically keeps any single day below 25% of your total.
Why the Rule Exists
Prop firms need traders who can generate consistent returns, not one-time lucky hits. A trader who makes their entire target in one session is less predictable than one who shows steady daily profits. The consistency rule ensures funded traders are genuinely reliable.
Read our complete challenge rules for all the details, or check the FAQ for common questions.