The Daily PNL Cap, also called the consistency rule, is WeGetFunded’s requirement that a single trading day cannot represent more than 30% of the total accumulated gain on a funded account. This limit is set out in section 17.4 of the WeGetFunded terms and conditions, accessed on November 2, 2026, which state: “the profit realized on any given day shall not exceed 30% of the total accumulated profit on the WGF account.” Concretely, if your best trading day earns 300 dollars, your total P&L must reach at least 1,000 dollars for that gain to stay under the 30% threshold. The detail of this capping mechanism falls under the broader notion of a consistency rule, which the US derivatives markets regulator, the CFTC, references in its public glossary.
How the Daily PNL Cap is calculated
The mechanic is a simple division. The 30% threshold means the best day’s gain cannot exceed 30% of total P&L. To check whether a day complies with the rule, divide that day’s gain by 0.30: the result gives the minimum total P&L required for that day to stay compliant. WeGetFunded’s terms and conditions illustrate this calculation with a concrete example, in paragraph 17.4: “Suppose your best trading day is plus 300 dollars. To be eligible for a reward, your total P&L must reach at least 1,000 dollars (300 divided by 0.30 equals 1,000 dollars).” If total P&L stays below this threshold, that day is considered disproportionate and can block eligibility for a reward, even if the account is globally profitable.
This rule applies only in the funded phase, meaning once the challenge has been passed and the account activated. It does not apply during the evaluation phase, where a different consistency rate applies depending on the program chosen.
A consistency rate that varies by program and phase
The required consistency percentage is not a single figure: it varies according to the WeGetFunded program and whether the account is still in the challenge phase or already funded. The table below summarizes the rates in effect, according to the FAQ and terms and conditions accessed on November 2, 2026.
| Program | Phase | Consistency rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | Evaluation | 50% (disabled with the One Day Pass option) |
| 1-Step Challenge | Funded | 30% |
| 2-Step Challenge | Evaluation | 40% |
| Instant Funded | Funded | 20% |
On the 1-Step Challenge, the 50% rate applies during evaluation, but this rule is disabled if the One Day Pass option is purchased, according to the WeGetFunded FAQ. Once the account is funded, this same program switches to a 30% rate, with an additional requirement: a minimum of 7 active trading days, according to the terms and conditions. The 2-Step Challenge applies a 40% rate during evaluation, according to the WeGetFunded FAQ. The Instant Funded program imposes a stricter 20% rate, paired with a maximum daily loss of 3% and a maximum drawdown of 5%, according to the WeGetFunded FAQ. On the minimum number of active trading days required for this program, the terms and conditions (section 18, appendix 1) state 7 days, while the WeGetFunded FAQ states 5 days: the two official sources contradict each other on this specific point, and this discrepancy has not been resolved as of this writing.
Why a single exceptional day can block a withdrawal
A trader can have an overall profitable account and still see a withdrawal request denied, if that performance relies too heavily on a single day. That is exactly the point of the consistency rule: it does not penalize a losing strategy, it penalizes a distribution of gains judged too imbalanced over time. A trader who accumulates 1,000 dollars in total gain, but where 600 dollars comes from a single day, exceeds the 30% threshold and must keep trading to dilute the weight of that day before being able to withdraw gains.
This logic also explains why the calculation of a valid trading day matters. According to the terms and conditions, a day counts toward the minimum quota of active days only if the closed performance variation reaches at least 0.50% of the account’s initial capital in gains. Losing or neutral days do not count, which means a trader must produce regular profitable days, not just one strong one-off performance, to satisfy both the day quota and the consistency rule.
For traders who also manage leveraged positions subject to a margin call, this threshold logic mirrors what is described in the article on CFD margin close-out at 50%: in both cases, a fixed percentage triggers an automatic consequence as soon as it is crossed, regardless of the trader’s conviction about what the market will do next. This same principle of a fixed, mechanical, non-discretionary threshold also appears in how the US market-wide circuit breaker works, where 7%, 13% and 20% thresholds halt trading without regard for market expectations.
Frequently asked questions about the Daily PNL Cap
Does the consistency rule apply during the challenge or only after?
The 30% Daily PNL Cap described in section 17.4 of the terms and conditions applies only in the funded phase. During the challenge phase, a different consistency rate applies depending on the program: 50% for the 1-Step Challenge and 40% for the 2-Step Challenge.
How do I know if my best day respects the 30% threshold?
Simply divide that day’s gain by 0.30 to get the minimum total P&L required. If your actual total P&L is lower than this result, the day exceeds the allowed threshold, as illustrated by the terms and conditions example where 300 dollars divided by 0.30 equals 1,000 dollars.
Why is the consistency rate lower on Instant Funded?
According to the WeGetFunded FAQ, the Instant Funded program applies a 20% consistency rate, paired with a maximum daily loss of 3% and a maximum drawdown of 5%. This stricter framework corresponds to direct access to funding, without a prior challenge phase.
Does a losing day count toward the active trading days quota?
No. The terms and conditions specify that a trading day is valid for this quota only if the closed performance variation reaches at least 0.50% of the initial capital in gains. Losing or neutral days are not counted.