Apex Trader Funding Review 2026
Industry-best 100% profit split on your first $25K.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USA
- Market
- Futures
- Platforms
- Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
- Account sizes
- $25,000 – $300,000
- Minimum fee
- $137
- Profit split
- 100% (first $25K), then 90% thereafter
- Payouts
- Twice monthly
- Challenge model
- 1-step Evaluation
Challenge Rules Breakdown
| Program | Profit Target | Max DD | Daily DD | Min Days | Time Limit | DD Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex 50K Evaluation | 6% | 5% | None | 7 | Unlimited | trailing |
Pros
- 100% profit split on first $25K — best in industry
- No daily drawdown limit — only trailing overall DD
- Up to 20 accounts per trader (stack earnings)
- Allows EAs and automated strategies on eval (not funded)
Cons
- Trailing drawdown tied to intraday peak — very punishing for swing trades
- Higher entry fee ($137 vs $49 TopStep) for equivalent account size
- Minimum 7 trading days = slower path to funded than competitors
- Consistency rule applies on payout requests
Who Is Apex Trader Funding Best For?
Experienced futures scalpers/day traders who want to stack multiple accounts
Test Your Strategy Against Apex Trader Funding Rules
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