Why Consistency Rules Exist
At Shark Futures, payouts and progression are reserved for traders who show repeatable skill. Consistency rules prevent traders from qualifying off one oversized win and reward steady, disciplined performance.
Consistency rules apply across Basic, PRO, and Instant PRO, but the thresholds differ by product.
The Two Core Consistency Rules
1. Single-Day Profit Concentration Rule
No single profitable day may exceed the allowed percentage of your total profit for the cycle you're currently in.
Account Type | Max % From One Day |
Basic (Challenge) | 50% |
PRO | 40% |
Instant PRO | 20% |
Formula:
Highest profitable day ÷ Total profit = concentration %
If the result is above your product limit, consistency is not met.
2. Minimum Qualifying Days Rule
To qualify for passing or payout, you must meet a minimum number of qualifying trading days.
Account Type | Minimum Qualifying Days | What It's For |
Basic (Challenge) | 2 | Pass evaluation |
PRO | 6 | Payout eligibility |
Instant PRO | 8 | Payout eligibility |
Definition of a Qualifying Day
A qualifying day is a day where:
You place at least one trade, and
The day closes with at least $150 net profit
Qualifying days do not need to be consecutive.
Examples
Basic Challenge (50% Rule, 2-Day Minimum)
Account: $50K Challenge
Total profit: $2,800 — Day 1: $1,500 — Day 2: $1,300
Check: $1,500 ÷ $2,800 = 53.5% → ❌ Fail
Solution: Keep trading and add profit across more days to dilute the big day.
PRO (Pass Example: 40% Rule, 6 Qualifying Days)
Total profit: $2,400 — Highest day: $700 — Qualifying days: 7
Check: $700 ÷ $2,400 = 29.2% → ✅ Pass
Days: 7 ≥ 6 → ✅ Pass
Result: Eligible to request payout (assuming all other payout rules are met).
PRO (Fail Example)
Total profit: $2,000 — Highest day: $900 — Qualifying days: 8
Check: $900 ÷ $2,000 = 45% → ❌ Fail
Even with enough days, the cycle fails because one day dominates profit.
Instant PRO (Fail Example: 20% Rule, 8 Qualifying Days)
Total profit: $3,500 — Highest day: $950 — Qualifying days: 9
Check: $950 ÷ $3,500 = 27.1% → ❌ Fail
Solution: Add more qualifying profit days so the largest day drops to 20% or less.
Instant PRO (Pass Example)
Total profit: $3,000 — Highest day: $600 — Qualifying days: 8
Check: $600 ÷ $3,000 = 20% → ✅ Pass
Days: 8 ≥ 8 → ✅ Pass
If You Don't Meet Consistency
Your trades and profits remain in the account
You just cannot request payout yet
Continue trading to add more qualifying days and spread profit across multiple sessions