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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–$2,490. Trading runs on ATAS Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, EdgeProX, Finamark, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, R Trader Pro, Sierra Chart, TradingView, Tradovate, VolFix, WealthCharts.

Challenge Types
1 Step
Account Range
$25K–$150K
Price Range
$199–$2,490
Profit Split
90%–100%
Drawdown
Relative Balance

Apex Trader Funding challenge types and pricing

16 active Apex Trader Funding challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.

Challenges 16

$25K1 StepEOD Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards178
Profit Target
$1,500
Daily Loss
$500
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$89$890
$50K1 StepEOD Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards218
Profit Target
$3,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$109$1090
$100K1 StepEOD Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards318
Profit Target
$6,000
Daily Loss
$1,500
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$159$1590
$150K1 StepEOD Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards498
Profit Target
$9,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$249$2490
$25K1 StepEOD Trail Standard
Rewards78
Profit Target
$1,500
Daily Loss
$500
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$39$390
$50K1 StepEOD Trail Standard
Rewards98
Profit Target
$3,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$49$490
$100K1 StepEOD Trail Standard
Rewards158
Profit Target
$6,000
Daily Loss
$1,500
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$79$790
$150K1 StepEOD Trail Standard
Rewards298
Profit Target
$9,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$149$1490
$25K1 StepIntraday Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards138
Profit Target
$1,500
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$69$690
$50K1 StepIntraday Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards98
Profit Target
$3,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$49$490
$100K1 StepIntraday Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards218
Profit Target
$6,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$109$1090
$150K1 StepIntraday Trail No Activation Fee
Rewards338
Profit Target
$9,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$169$1690
$25K1 StepIntraday Trail Standard
Rewards40
Profit Target
$1,500
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$19.90$199
$50K1 StepIntraday Trail Standard
Rewards50
Profit Target
$3,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$24.90$249
$100K1 StepIntraday Trail Standard
Rewards80
Profit Target
$6,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$39.90$399
$150K1 StepIntraday Trail Standard
Rewards120
Profit Target
$9,000
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
100%
Payout Frequency
5 Trading Days
$59.90$599

Key trading rules

The rules that shape every Apex Trader Funding evaluation, condensed to one line per item.

Drawdown
Relative Balance
News Trading
No restrictions
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
Required
Weekend Holding
Not allowed
Min Trading Days
1 days

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. 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. 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. 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. 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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Apex Trader Funding challenge FAQ

Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a Apex Trader Funding evaluation.

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