Apex Trader Funding

Est. 2021 · Austin, TX, USA · 1–3 business days payout · 4 platforms

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Our Verdict

Apex EOD remains the go-to when a promo is running — the 30-day time limit is the main new risk vs the old unlimited window. If your strategy consistently hits the profit target within 3–4 weeks, the math still works strongly in your favour. Avoid the Intraday product unless you run very tight stops and your trades rarely pull back significantly from their peak — the phantom drawdown makes it materially harder to survive.

Pros

Best promo pricing — 80–90% off sales make the eval cost nearly trivial
EOD trailing drawdown ignores intraday highs — no phantom stop-outs from unrealised gains
No consistency rule during evaluation — trade freely without daily cap constraints
100% profit split on first $25K accelerates initial capital recovery
Two drawdown products: choose EOD (safer) or Intraday (more aggressive) to match your style
Up to 20 simultaneous accounts for scaling; no MAE or RR restrictions

Cons

30 calendar-day eval window — slow starters will fail on time, not drawdown
50% consistency rule on PA payouts (tightened from 30% pre-2026)
Intraday trailing accounts suffer phantom drawdown from unrealised gains pulling back
Monthly fee model: ongoing cost even during drawdown periods
Full-price fees are uncompetitive — value entirely depends on catching a sale
Contract limits reduce from eval to funded (e.g. 8→6 on 100K EOD)

Best for:Futures traders with consistent daily P&L distribution who trade frequently enough to exploit the 100% split on first $25K. EOD accounts suit traders whose intraday equity swings widely before settling.

About Apex Trader Funding

Apex Trader Funding overhauled their entire product line in March 2026, introducing separate EOD and Intraday trailing drawdown products. The EOD variant remains the trader-friendly option — your drawdown floor only moves at the 4:59 PM ET closing bell, ignoring intraday peaks entirely. The Intraday variant offers the same economics but tracks real-time equity highs, making it significantly harder to survive on volatile days. Both products now have a 30-day evaluation window and no consistency rule during the eval phase, but the funded PA applies a stricter 50% consistency rule on payouts.

Apex Trader Funding's Drawdown Explained

Apex now offers two drawdown structures: EOD Trailing and Intraday Trailing. EOD: your floor moves once per day at 4:59 PM ET, based on your closing balance. If you run up to $53,000 intraday but close at $51,500, only the $51,500 counts — intraday peaks are irrelevant. The floor locks at your starting balance once you're up by the drawdown amount. Intraday: the floor updates in real-time on every new equity high, including unrealised profits. A trade that peaks at +$600 before closing at +$100 still moves your floor by $600 — the 'phantom drawdown' effect that catches traders who scale into positions.

How the drawdown floor moves (50K example)

$50.0K

balance

$47.5K

floor

Day 1 Close

$51.0K

balance

$48.5K

floor

Day 2 Close

$52.3K

balance

$49.7K

floor

Day 3 Close

Drawdown floor only moves up at end of day. Intraday spikes don't affect it.

Account Options

Account	Fee	Profit Target	Daily DD	Max DD	DD Type	Min Days	Split
50K EODBest value	$147/mo	6%	2%	5%	EOD	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval
100K EOD	$167/mo	6%	1.5%	3%	EOD	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval
150K EOD	$187/mo	6%	1.5%	3%	EOD	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval
50K Intraday	$157/mo	6%	—	5%	TRAILING	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval
100K Intraday	$177/mo	6%	—	3%	TRAILING	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval
150K Intraday	$197/mo	6%	—	3%	TRAILING	None	100% of first $25K	Start Eval

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Account Size

Win Rate50%

Risk/Trade1%

Reward:Risk1.5:1

Platforms & Instruments

Supported Platforms

NinjaTraderTradovateTradingViewRithmic

Tradeable Instruments

FuturesMicro Futures

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apex have a consistency rule?

No — Apex does not enforce a consistency rule. Your best single day counts in full toward your profit target.

How fast are Apex's payouts?

Apex Trader Funding processes payouts in 1–3 business days. Payout schedule: Every 5 qualifying trading days.

Can I use a trade copier with Apex?

Trade copier rules vary by firm and can change. Always verify directly with Apex Trader Funding's support before using any automation or copy trading service, as violations can result in account termination.

How does Apex's drawdown actually work?

What platforms does Apex support?

Apex Trader Funding supports: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic.

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