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Apex Trader Funding Prop Firm Profile

CEO: Darrel Martin
United StatesUnited States
Trustpilot: 4.4
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About Apex Trader Funding

Apex Trader Funding, based in the United States and established in January 2021, offers futures trading with a 1 Step program. Account sizes range from $25,000 to $300,000. Supported platforms include TradingView, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, Quantower, R Trader Pro, VolFix, Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts, NinjaTrader, and ATAS Orderflow Trading. Tradable instruments include stock index futures (E-mini S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Mini-DOW), interest rate futures (2-Year Note, 30-Year Bond), currency futures (Australian Dollar, Euro FX), and agricultural futures (Corn, Wheat, Soybeans).

Apex Trader Funding Key Information

Platforms
ATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts
Max Accounts
20
Max Allocation
$3.0M
Min Days to Payout
5
Founded
Profit Split

Apex Trader Funding Quick Stats

PlatformsATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts
BrokerRithmic, Tradovate
Activation FeeNone
Drawdown TypesTrailing (Intraday), End-of-Day (EOD)
Payout FrequencyTwice Monthly
Fee StructureOne-Time
Account TypeDemo & Live

Apex Trader Funding Trading Rules

News Trading
Allowed
Weekend Holding
Not Allowed
EA / Bots
Allowed
Copy Trading
Allowed
Overnight Holding
No
Hedging
No
Scalping
Yes
Consistency Rule
Yes
HFT Allowed
No
Martingale
No
Swap Free
No
IP Consistency
Yes

Consistency Rule: 50% Consistency Rule (No single day can exceed 50% of total profit for payout eligibility).

Drawdown Basis: Balance

Drawdown Measurement: Relative

Apex Trader Funding Funding and Account Options

Fee Structure
One-Time
Account Type
Demo & Live
Fee Refundable
No
Free Trial
No
Free Retry
No
Reset Option
Yes
Buyback Option
No
US Traders
Yes
KYC Required
Yes

Reset Fee: Varies by size

Account Currencies:
USD

Apex Trader Funding Available Instruments

Futures

Apex Trader Funding Payout Policy

Profit Split
90–100%
Payout Frequency
Twice Monthly
First Payout
5 days
Processing Time
3-7 Business Days
Min Withdrawal
$500
Payout Methods
ACH
Plane

Apex Trader Funding Scaling Plan

Conditions: Built-in scaling for Performance Accounts; contract limits increase as the account balance passes specific profit thresholds.
Increment: 2-4 contracts per level
Max Allocation: $3.0M

Apex Trader Funding Futures Details

Max Contracts
35
Exchanges
CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, EUREX
Micro Contracts
No

Apex Trader Funding Banned Countries (88)

Afghanistan
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi

Apex Trader Funding Challenge Types and Costs

Apex Trader Funding offers 1-step programs with account sizes from $25K to $150K, with evaluation fees ranging from $19.9 to $79.9.

1 step

8 tiers
Profit target6%
Max drawdown4%
Daily loss limit2%
Profit split90%
Starting from$19.9

Compare every Apex Trader Funding challenge tier

Profit targets, drawdowns, fees and payouts side-by-side.

Apex Trader Funding Real Trader Results and Payouts

Verified trader feedback, payout cadence and the policies that determine how often you can withdraw profits at Apex Trader Funding.

TP Score
Trader Reviews
0
Payout Frequency
Twice Monthly
Processing
3-7 Business Days

Payout policy at a glance

  • First payout available after 5 days of trading.
  • Payouts cycle on a Twice Monthly schedule.
  • Withdrawals process in 3-7 Business Days.
  • Minimum withdrawal amount: $500.
  • Supported payout methods: ACH, Plane.

Apex Trader Funding Trading Rules Deep Dive

The fine print that decides whether traders pass or breach. Each rule below uses Apex Trader Funding's specific values.

Apex Trader Funding Scaling Plan and Long-Term Growth

How your account grows once you're funded with Apex Trader Funding, and where the profit split ceiling sits.

Starting Allocation
$3.0M
Max Scaled Allocation
$3.0M
Profit Split Range
90% → 100%

How scaling works at Apex Trader Funding

Conditions: Built-in scaling for Performance Accounts; contract limits increase as the account balance passes specific profit thresholds.

Increment: 2-4 contracts per level

Maximum of 20 concurrent accounts permitted.

How Apex Trader Funding Compares

Where Apex Trader Funding outperforms typical prop firms — and where its rules are stricter than the industry average.

Apex Trader Funding strengths

  • High profit split ceiling (100%) versus a typical 80% industry standard.
  • Fast first payout — available after 5 days versus the typical 30-day minimum.
  • Wide platform choice: ATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts.
  • US traders are accepted.

Things to watch out for

  • Consistency rule applies — best day capped as a percentage of total profit.
  • 88 banned countries — verify your jurisdiction before purchasing.
  • KYC verification is required before payouts.
  • Weekend position holding is not permitted.

Apex Trader Funding pricing starts from $19.9 and goes up to $79.9.

Use Apex Trader Funding's active discounts to lower the entry cost.

Apex Trader Funding Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions traders ask about Apex Trader Funding.

Traders need a minimum of 1 trading days to qualify. See the full breakdown in the Challenges tab.

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