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Rule 5: Be Consistent – TakeProfitTrader
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[Skip to main content](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15170316538013-Rule-5-Be-Consistent#main-content) Before funding traders, Take Profit Trader must ensure they demonstrate consistency. There are two requirements that determine whether your performance is considered consistent. ### 1\. Minimum Number of Trading Days To show that you can make money and manage risk, you must trade for a **minimum of 3 trading days.** A trading day is defined as any day in which you place **at least one trade**. You may take as long as you want to complete the test, but you **must** meet the 3-day minimum. If you reach your profit target in only 2 days, you still need 1 additional active trading days. This rule exists because a trader needs to demonstrate skill and discipline, not just a few lucky trades. ### 2\. Profit Consistency (Percentage of Profits Rule) To prevent the evaluation from being treated like a lottery ticket, no single trading day may exceed **50% of your total net profits**. This is based on your **net P/L**. Use the formula: **Highest profit day / Net P/L = Consistency Percentage** This percentage must be **below 50%** to qualify for a PRO account. If your consistency percentage is above 50%, you do not meet the consistency rule. However, _you have not failed the test account_; you simply need to increase your total profit goal to pass the consistency rule. ### Updated Profit Goal (Automatic Adjustment) Your consistency threshold adjusts automatically based on your **net P/L**. To determine your updated profit requirement, use: **Updated Profit Goal = Net P/L × 2** This updated goal appears directly in your dashboard. ### Example Account size: $50,000 Required profit target: $3,000 Your results: Day 1: +$2,000 Day 2: +$600 Day 3: +$500 Net P/L = $3,100 Consistency percentage: $2,000 / $3,100 = 65% (too high) You need to increase your net P/L until your highest day becomes less than 50% of total net profits. Updated required profit (Net P/L × 2): $3,100 × 2 = $6,200 $2,000 / $4,001 < 50% This ensures your performance is not dominated by a single trading day. ## Related articles - [PRO Account Rules](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ1i7HPMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSI4L2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcxNzY5MzYxMDUzLVBSTy1BY2NvdW50LVJ1bGVzBjsIVDoJcmFua2kG--09e9ef48d879ab8627a6cc8f33d3156f27dcc3e8) - [Rule 4: Trade Approved Products, During Approved Hours](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCB1CJh%2FMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJbL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcwMzQ3MDkwNDYxLVJ1bGUtNC1UcmFkZS1BcHByb3ZlZC1Qcm9kdWN0cy1EdXJpbmctQXBwcm92ZWQtSG91cnMGOwhUOglyYW5raQc%3D--cab630f5535e8492cc032f2203e811bd4de87286) - [Activating Your CQG Data Feed](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ1tZrnMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJEL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcyOTM0OTg3MTY1LUFjdGl2YXRpbmctWW91ci1DUUctRGF0YS1GZWVkBjsIVDoJcmFua2kI--1f847a466b4b5c579e6951032d07840e53e6628b) - [Approved Instruments & Permitted Products List](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCB0SLafMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJTL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcyNjI5MjM4MzAxLUFwcHJvdmVkLUluc3RydW1lbnRzLVBlcm1pdHRlZC1Qcm9kdWN0cy1MaXN0BjsIVDoJcmFua2kJ--4e2e56ce073f7817ee8236352aaa462aebc4099d) - [Advantages of PRO+](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ3Cfn3MDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSI4L2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcxOTI5OTQ4ODI5LUFkdmFudGFnZXMtb2YtUFJPBjsIVDoJcmFua2kK--28a8bf0129985ebff41ede9acb9019231eb68c09) Ada X Storage
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Version 18/17/2026, 11:45:19 AM
[Skip to main content](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15170316538013-Rule-5-Be-Consistent#main-content) Before funding traders, Take Profit Trader must ensure they demonstrate consistency. There are two requirements that determine whether your performance is considered consistent. ### 1\. Minimum Number of Trading Days To show that you can make money and manage risk, you must trade for a **minimum of 5 trading days**. A trading day is defined as any day in which you place **at least one trade**. You may take as long as you want to complete the test, but you **must** meet the 5-day minimum. If you reach your profit target in only 2 days, you still need 3 additional active trading days. This rule exists because a trader needs to demonstrate skill and discipline, not just a few lucky trades. ### 2\. Profit Consistency (Percentage of Profits Rule) To prevent the evaluation from being treated like a lottery ticket, no single trading day may exceed **50% of your total net profits**. This is based on your **net P/L**. Use the formula: **Highest profit day / Net P/L = Consistency Percentage** This percentage must be **below 50%** to qualify for a PRO account. If your consistency percentage is above 50%, you do not meet the consistency rule. However, _you have not failed the test account_; you simply need to increase your total profit goal to pass the consistency rule. ### Updated Profit Goal (Automatic Adjustment) Your consistency threshold adjusts automatically based on your **net P/L**. To determine your updated profit requirement, use: **Updated Profit Goal = Net P/L × 2** This updated goal appears directly in your dashboard. ### Example Account size: **$50,000** Required profit target: **$3,000** Your results: - Day 1: +$2,000 - All remaining days combined: +$1,100 Net P/L = **$3,100** Consistency percentage: **$2,000 / $3,100 = 65%** (too high) You need to increase your net P/L until your highest day becomes less than 50% of total net profits. Updated required profit (Net P/L × 2): **$3,100 × 2 = $6,200** **$2,000 / $4,001 < 50%** This ensures your performance is not dominated by a single trading day. ## Related articles - [PRO Account Rules](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ1i7HPMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSI4L2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcxNzY5MzYxMDUzLVBSTy1BY2NvdW50LVJ1bGVzBjsIVDoJcmFua2kG--09e9ef48d879ab8627a6cc8f33d3156f27dcc3e8) - [Rule 4: Trade Approved Products, During Approved Hours](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCB1CJh%2FMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJbL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcwMzQ3MDkwNDYxLVJ1bGUtNC1UcmFkZS1BcHByb3ZlZC1Qcm9kdWN0cy1EdXJpbmctQXBwcm92ZWQtSG91cnMGOwhUOglyYW5raQc%3D--cab630f5535e8492cc032f2203e811bd4de87286) - [Activating Your CQG Data Feed](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ1tZrnMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJEL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcyOTM0OTg3MTY1LUFjdGl2YXRpbmctWW91ci1DUUctRGF0YS1GZWVkBjsIVDoJcmFua2kI--1f847a466b4b5c579e6951032d07840e53e6628b) - [Approved Instruments & Permitted Products List](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCB0SLafMDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSJTL2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcyNjI5MjM4MzAxLUFwcHJvdmVkLUluc3RydW1lbnRzLVBlcm1pdHRlZC1Qcm9kdWN0cy1MaXN0BjsIVDoJcmFua2kJ--4e2e56ce073f7817ee8236352aaa462aebc4099d) - [Advantages of PRO+](https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/related/click?data=BAh7CjobZGVzdGluYXRpb25fYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ3Cfn3MDToYcmVmZXJyZXJfYXJ0aWNsZV9pZGwrCJ0QVB3MDToLbG9jYWxlSSIKZW4tdXMGOgZFVDoIdXJsSSI4L2hjL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzE1MTcxOTI5OTQ4ODI5LUFkdmFudGFnZXMtb2YtUFJPBjsIVDoJcmFua2kK--28a8bf0129985ebff41ede9acb9019231eb68c09) Ada X Storage
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