What Changed in March 2026
- Consistency Rule: 30% → 50% - More relaxed - your best day can now be up to 50% of total profit
- EOD Drawdown Option Added - Choose between End-of-Day or Trailing drawdown when you purchase
- Trading Days: 8 → 5 - Only 5 trading days required between payout requests
- Automated Payouts - No more manual review - payouts processed automatically
- 30-Day Pass Window - No monthly billing - one payment, 30 days to pass
- MAE Rule Removed - Maximum Adverse Excursion rule no longer applies
- Max 6 Payouts Per PA - Performance Accounts close after 6th payout
50% Consistency Rule - Full Formula & Examples
The Formula
Biggest Winning Day / Total Profit ≤ 50%
No single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit when requesting a payout. This is more relaxed than the previous 30% rule.
Example Calculation
If your biggest day is $1,500, your total profit must be at least:
$1,500 / 0.50 = $3,000 minimum
When Does It Apply?
| Payout Number | Consistency Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Payouts 1-6 | 50% Rule Applies | Rule resets after each payout |
| After Payout 6 | PA Closed | Account closes after 6th payout |
EOD vs Trailing Drawdown - Now Your Choice
EOD (End of Day)
Calculated once daily at 4:59:59 PM ET
- More intraday flexibility
- Based on closing balance only
- Includes Daily Loss Limit (DLL)
- -Slightly lower payout caps
Trailing Drawdown
Updates in real-time as equity makes new highs
- Higher payout caps
- No Daily Loss Limit
- Industry standard method
- -Less intraday flexibility
50K Account Comparison
| Feature | EOD | Trailing |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown Amount | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Daily Loss Limit | Yes | No |
| Min Daily Profit | $250 | $200 |
| Max Total Payouts | $13,000 | $14,500 |
Payout Rules 2026
5
Trading Days Between Payouts
6
Max Payouts Per PA
Auto
Payout Processing
Key Payout Requirements
- 5 Trading Days - Must have 5 trading days since last payout request (reduced from 8)
- Minimum Daily Profit - Must make minimum profit each of the 5 days (varies by account)
- 50% Consistency - No single day more than 50% of profit (payouts 1-5)
- Safety Net - Balance must stay above Safety Net (Starting Balance + Drawdown + $100)
What Stayed the Same
Account sizes: 25K, 50K, 100K, 150K
Drawdown amounts unchanged
No hedging on PA accounts
News trading allowed
No daily loss limit on Trailing
Safety net requirement
No time limit to pass evaluation
100% profit share
Contract scaling rules
Trading hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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