Prop Firm Consistency Rule: Complete Guide
July 2026 | 4 min read
Some prop firms require a minimum number of trading days. Here's how to meet it without forcing bad trades.
What Is the Consistency Rule?
You must trade on a minimum number of days during the challenge. FTMO requires 4 days minimum in each phase. FundedNext has no minimum — you could pass in 1 day.
Why It Exists
Firms want to see you can trade consistently, not just get lucky on one big trade. A single 5% winning trade doesn't prove skill. Spreading trades across multiple days proves you have a working strategy.
How to Pass It
- Trade at least 1 small position (0.01 lots) on 4 different days
- Don't try to reach the profit target in 1-2 days
- Spread your risk across all 30 trading days
- Use mini lots on "filler" days to meet the requirement
Firms With No Consistency Rule
- FundedNext (no minimum days)
- Apex (no minimum)
- E8 Markets (no minimum)
- The5ers (no minimum)
Why No-Minimum Firms Are Better
With no consistency rule, you have complete freedom. If you see a great setup on Day 1, you can take it aggressively. If market conditions are bad, you can wait. No artificial pressure to trade.