Apex Trader Funding review

Austin, TXLast verified 12 source pagesMethodology

Apex Trader Funding is a prop firm, based in Austin, TX (mailing address). Markets: Futures, Indices, Commodities. Evaluation types: 1-step. Published fees start at $167; account sizes run from $25K to $150K. Profit split: 100%.

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Verdict

Apex Trader Funding scores 6.5/10, ranked #14 of 20. Its strongest area is payout (8.9, driven by split, payout cycle and time to first payout); the weakest is track record (4.0). Best fit: traders on a budget, traders who want frequent withdrawals, futures traders. Missing inputs (track record) score 4/10 by rule.

For

  • Split can reach 100%
  • Low cost per $1K of buying power: $4.98
  • Weekly payout cycle on the headline plan
  • First payout possible after 5 days
  • 4 platforms to choose from

Against

  • Trailing drawdown (intraday trailing or EOD trailing) on the headline plan
  • Has a consistency rule (check which phase it applies to)
  • Founding year not published
  • Evaluation time limit: 30 days (EOD evaluation access period)

Rules at a glance

Challenge types
1-step
Fees from
$167
Cheapest per $1K
$4.98
Account sizes
$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Profit target
6%
Daily loss limit
none (Intraday); $500-$2K (EOD)
Max drawdown
$1,000-$4,000
Drawdown type
intraday trailing or EOD trailing
Min trading days
0
Consistency rule
50% (PA payouts); none in eval
Markets
Futures, Indices, Commodities
Platforms
Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts
Leverage
Not published
Restricted countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Trustpilot
4.2 / 5 from 21,430 reviews

Fees by account size

One-time evaluation fee per program, as listed by the firm. The cheapest option at each size is marked.

AccountIntraday Trail Evaluation (Standard)EOD Trail Evaluation (Standard)
$25K$167$490
$50K$249$590
$100K$790$1.2K
$150K$1.2K$2.2K

Costs beyond the fee

Reset / retry
Not published
Fee refund
Not published
Time limit
30 days (EOD evaluation access period)
Activation fee
Not published
Minimum payout
$500 per request (any account size)
Scaling plan
Not published

Payout policy

Profit split
100%
Split scaling
Not published
Payout cycle
every 5 qualifying trading days (up to weekly)
First payout (days)
5
Payout methods
Not published
KYC before payout
Not published

Trading conduct

News trading
Not published
Weekend holding
Not published
EAs / bots
Not published
Copy trading
Not published
Hedging
Not allowed
Max risk per trade
Not published
Inactivity rule
Not published

Programs

Intraday Trail Evaluation (Standard) 1-step

Profit target
6% ($1.5K/$3K/$6K/$9K)
Daily loss
Not published
Max drawdown
$1K/$2K/$3K/$4K
Profit split
100%
Min days
0

Drawdown intraday trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$167$6.68
$50K$249$4.98
$100K$790$7.9
$150K$1.2K$7.93

EOD Trail Evaluation (Standard) 1-step

Profit target
6% ($1.5K/$3K/$6K/$9K)
Daily loss
$500/$1K/$1.5K/$2K
Max drawdown
$1K/$2K/$3K/$4K
Profit split
100%
Min days
0

Drawdown EOD trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$490$19.6
$50K$590$11.8
$100K$1.2K$11.9
$150K$2.2K$14.6

Rule history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this firm. Every future change to its rules, fees or payout terms will appear here with the date.

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FAQ

What profit split does Apex Trader Funding pay?

Apex Trader Funding lists a profit split of 100%, per its website as of 2026-10-26.

How much is the cheapest Apex Trader Funding challenge?

The lowest published fee is $167 for a $25K account.

What are Apex Trader Funding's drawdown rules?

Daily loss limit: none (Intraday); $500-$2K (EOD); maximum drawdown: $1,000-$4,000 (intraday trailing or EOD trailing).

How often does Apex Trader Funding pay out?

Payout cycle: every 5 qualifying trading days (up to weekly). First payout eligible after 5 days.

Which platforms does Apex Trader Funding support?

Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts.

Is there a time limit on Apex Trader Funding challenges?

30 days (EOD evaluation access period).

Is Apex Trader Funding legit?

We score firms on published data, not opinions. Apex Trader Funding has a PA Score of 6.5/10 and a Trustpilot rating of 4.2. Check the rule history on this page for recent changes.

Sources

Every figure above was read from these pages on . Firms change rules often, so confirm before you buy.

  1. https://apextraderfunding.com/
  2. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/additional-helpful-items/new-products/
  3. https://apextraderfunding.com/hc-category/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/
  4. https://apextraderfunding.com/hc-category/intraday-trailing-drawdown-accounts/
  5. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-evaluations/
  6. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/evaluation-accounts-ea/intraday-trailing-drawdown-evaluations/
  7. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-payouts/
  8. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/getting-started/restricted-countries/
  9. https://apextraderfunding.com/about/
  10. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/apextraderfunding.com
  11. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-evaluations/
  12. https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-payouts/

Data notes. Site 403s web_fetch; read via browser. Fees = Standard path list prices before coupon (read by clicking the JS size selector; 100K intraday $790 looks out of line, so recheck). Standard path has an activation fee (amount not found). No-activation-fee path also exists (e.g. 25K intraday $690). No minimum days to pass (can pass in 1 day). Profit split = '100% requested rewards, no split in Sim Funded'. Max 6 payouts per PA, $500 min payout. Platform list is inferred from partner/help links. Legacy accounts also sold for a limited time; not captured.