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    Apex Trader Funding Review & Prop Firm Profile

    CEO: Darrel Martin
    United StatesUnited States
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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

    Trading Platforms
    ATA
    BOO
    EDG
    FIN
    JIG
    MOT
    NinjaTrader
    QUA
    +7
    Founded
    —
    Years in Operation
    —
    Max Allocation
    $3.0M
    Max Accounts
    20
    Profit Split
    90–100%
    Activation Fee
    None
    Min Days to Payout
    5
    US Traders
    Accepted
    KYC Required
    Yes
    Account Currencies
    USD

    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 Markets & Asset Classes

    Futures Trading
    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
    Cameroon
    Central African Republic
    Chad
    China
    Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
    Cuba
    Cyprus
    Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo Free State)
    Egypt
    Eritrea
    Gabon
    Grenada
    Guinea
    Guinea-Bissau
    Haiti
    Iran
    Iraq
    Jersey
    Jordan
    Kazakhstan
    Kenya
    Kosovo
    Kuwait
    Latvia
    Lebanon
    Liberia
    Libya
    Madagascar
    Maldives
    Mauritania
    Mauritius
    Moldova
    Mongolia
    Morocco
    Mozambique
    Myanmar (Burma)
    Namibia
    Nepal
    New Caledonia
    Nicaragua
    Niger
    Nigeria
    North Korea
    Oman
    Pakistan
    Palestinian Territory
    Papua New Guinea
    Qatar
    Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville)
    Reunion
    Russia
    Rwanda
    Saint Pierre and Miquelon
    Saudi Arabia
    Senegal
    Serbia
    Sierra Leone
    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

    Apex Trader Funding Discount Code

    There are no active Apex Trader Funding discount codes right now — we verify and update this section as soon as a new promotion goes live.

    No active discount code at the moment

    Check Apex Trader Funding’s current pricing directly, or see our offers page for the latest verified deals.

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    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 $229. Discounted prices are reflected in the table below.

    Challenge ModelAccount SizesFee FromProfit TargetMax DrawdownProfit Split
    1-Step
    Lowest entry
    4 sizes ($25K–$150K)$199$19.9$1,500–$9,000$1,000–$4,000up to 100%

    Compare every Apex Trader Funding challenge tier

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

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    Featured Apex Trader Funding Challenges

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    The most popular Apex Trader Funding account tiers at a glance — see the full list for every size and rule.

    $50K
    1 step
    Profit target$3,000
    Profit split100%
    From$790$79
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    $25K
    1 step
    Profit target$1,500
    Profit split100%
    From$690$69
    Get this challenge
    $150K
    1 step
    Profit target$9,000
    Profit split100%
    From$2290$229
    Get this challenge
    $100K
    Best Value
    1 step
    Profit target$6,000
    Profit split100%
    From$399$39.9
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    $100K
    1 step
    Profit target$6,000
    Profit split100%
    From$1390$139
    Get this challenge
    $50K
    1 step
    Profit target$3,000
    Profit split100%
    From$249$24.9
    Get this challenge

    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 consistency rule explained

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

    Worked example: on a $10,000 profit, if the rule caps a single day at 50% of total profit, no day can exceed $5,000 in P&L.

    News trading rules at Apex Trader Funding

    High-impact economic releases (NFP, FOMC, CPI) are when most prop firms enforce restrictions. At Apex Trader Funding, news trading is permitted without restrictions.

    Apex Trader Funding drawdown calculation method

    • Basis: Balance
    • Measurement: Relative
    • Types offered: Trailing (Intraday), End-of-Day (EOD)

    Worked example: with an absolute balance-based drawdown, the threshold is fixed at the start of the evaluation and does not trail your equity curve as you grow the account.

    Expert Advisor and automation rules at Apex Trader Funding

    EAs and bots are permitted at Apex Trader Funding.

    • HFT allowed: No
    • Martingale allowed: No
    • Copy trading: allowed

    Weekend and overnight position rules at Apex Trader Funding

    • Weekend holding: not allowed
    • Overnight holding: Not allowed
    • Stop loss required: No

    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 $229.

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

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    Apex Trader Funding Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Apex Trader Funding offers 1-Step evaluation. To get funded you reach the profit target while staying within the maximum drawdown and daily loss limit. A minimum of 1 trading days is required. Once funded, you keep up to 100% of the profits. See the Challenges section for every tier's exact targets and fees.

    If you breach a rule or miss the profit target, the evaluation ends. With Apex Trader Funding, the account can be reset (reset fee: Varies by size).

    News trading is permitted without restrictions at Apex Trader Funding.

    The first payout is available after 5 days. Subsequent payouts run on a Twice Monthly cycle. Processing typically takes 3-7 Business Days. Minimum withdrawal is $500.

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

    Expert Advisors and automated trading are permitted at Apex Trader Funding.

    With Apex Trader Funding you can trade Futures. Supported platforms include ATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts.

    US-based traders are accepted at Apex Trader Funding. Some countries are restricted (88 in total) — see the supported-countries list on this page for the full breakdown.

    Apex Trader Funding has no active discount code right now. We verify and refresh codes regularly, so check the discount section on this page for the latest.
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