The Consistency Rule applies in the Evaluation only. Your best trading day net profit divided by your total net profit must be at or below 50% on BrightPlus or 40% on BrightCore. It never fails your account. It only delays the pass.
How it works
Best trading day net profit ÷ total net profit ≤ 50% (BrightPlus) or 40% (BrightCore)
It uses net profit, after commissions.
Losing days count in the total, so losses push the percentage up.
A trading day is one CME session (6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET), not a calendar day.
It is recalculated at the end of each trading day.
Exactly 50% (Plus) or 40% (Core) is OK.
If your total net profit is zero or negative, it shows "Not eligible" until your profit is positive.
There is no Consistency Rule in SIM Funded.
How much profit do I need?
Take your best day and divide it by the percentage of your plan. That is the minimum total profit you need.
| BrightPlus (50%) | BrightCore (40%) |
Formula | Total profit ≥ best day × 2 | Total profit ≥ best day × 2.5 |
Best day $1,000 | Total at least $2,000 | Total at least $2,500 |
Best day $1,600 | Total at least $3,200 | Total at least $4,000 |
The biggest best day you can have when you finish at exactly the target
Size | Target | BrightPlus (50%) | BrightCore (40%) |
$25K | $1,500 | $750 | $600 |
$50K | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,200 |
$100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,400 |
$150K | $9,000 | $4,500 | $3,600 |
Examples
BrightPlus $50K
Your total profit is $3,000 and your best day is $1,600. That is 53%, above 50%, so you do not pass yet.
👉 When your total profit reaches $3,200, the best day is exactly 50% and you pass.
BrightCore $50K
Your total profit is $3,200 and your best day is $1,600. 1,600 ÷ 3,200 = 50%, above 40%, so you do not pass yet.
👉 When your total profit reaches $4,000, the best day is exactly 40% and you pass.
A losing day can push you back
BrightCore $50K: your total is $3,000 and your best day is $1,200. That is exactly 40%, which is OK.
You then lose $300 in a day. Your total is $2,700 and 1,200 ÷ 2,700 = 44%.
⚠️ Your account does not fail, but you need to get back to $3,000 of total profit to be at 40% again.
Rule Summary
Limit: 50% BrightPlus, 40% BrightCore
Uses: net profit after commissions
Where: Evaluation only
Breach: never, it only delays the pass
Frequently asked questions
Does the Consistency Rule fail my account?
No. It never fails the account. It only delays the pass until it is met.
Why does the dashboard show "Not eligible"?
Because your total net profit is zero or negative. It changes when your profit is positive.
Does the rule apply in SIM Funded?
No. It applies in the Evaluation only.
Is exactly 40% or 50% enough?
Yes. Exactly 40% (Core) or 50% (Plus) is OK.
Do commissions count?
Yes. The rule uses net profit, after commissions.
Where to go next
Why can't I pass yet? Pending statuses
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Commissions per contract