Apex Trader Funding Challenges
Apex Trader Funding runs 1 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $25K to $150K, with evaluation fees from $199–$799. Trading runs on ATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts.
Apex Trader Funding challenge types and pricing
8 active Apex Trader Funding challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
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| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) |  40 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 50 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 1.5% | 3% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 80 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 6% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 120 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 6% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 60 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 5% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 70 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 1.5% | 3% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 120 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 3.3% | 90% | Every 5 Trading Days (Weekly) | 160 |
4050801206070120160Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Apex Trader Funding evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Apex Trader Funding does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Apex Trader Funding challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Apex Trader Funding's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
Apex Trader Funding's drawdown is relative balance, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
Apex Trader Funding enforces a consistency rule (50% Consistency Rule (No single day can exceed 50% of total profit for payout eligibility)). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
Not meeting the minimum trading days
Apex Trader Funding requires at least 1 trading day on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
- 4
Holding positions over the weekend
Apex Trader Funding does not allow weekend exposure. A position that drifts past Friday's close can void the account regardless of P&L.
Tip: Set a hard alarm 30 minutes before your platform's weekly close — flatten everything before market shutdown.
Who Apex Trader Funding fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who prefer a single-phase evaluation over a longer 2-step process.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- Swing traders — all positions must be flat by Friday close.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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