Understanding the Difference Between Consistency and ESS Requirements
To help traders better navigate our evaluation and funded programs, this article explains the key differences between the Consistency Requirement and the Equity Stability Score (ESS). Although both promote disciplined trading, they measure performance in different ways and apply to different account types.
What Is the Consistency Requirement?
The Consistency Requirement ensures that profits are earned in a stable and controlled manner over several trading days.
It limits how much of your total profit can come from your best trading day.
- Consistency score is based only on your highest profitable day and your overall profits
- This requirement applies to 2-step and Instant Funded Accounts.
- After each payout, the Consistency calculation resets for the next payout cycle.
The 2-step consistency requirement applies to the legacy 2 Step Pro account (old version); 2-Step Pro V2 accounts have no consistency rule.
Consistency Calculation Formula:
To encourage steady growth rather than relying on one or two outsized winning days.
2-Step Consistency Requirement Instant Funded Consistency Requirement
What Is the Equity Stability Score (ESS)?
The Equity Stability Score (ESS) measures the overall stability of your trading performance by analyzing both risk and profitability.
ESS is based on:
- Your largest winning day,
- Your largest losing day, and
- Your total profit.
To qualify for payout, your ESS must be 20% or lower (for applicable account types such as Instant Prime Accounts).
ESS Formula
Where:
- Largest Winning Day
- your single biggest profitable day
- Largest Losing Day
- your single biggest losing day (counted as a positive number)
- Total Profit
- your overall net profit
To promote balanced, risk-aware trading that avoids large swings in equity, both positive and negative.
Understanding the 20% Equity Stability Score (ESS)
Summary
Consistency focuses on how evenly your profits are distributed over time.
ESS focuses on the overall stability of your trading by considering both wins and losses.
Both help ensure that payouts are achieved through disciplined, sustainable trading practices.