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Apex Trader Funding
FUTURES Prop Firm · Est. 2021 · Austin, Texas, USA
Apex Trader Funding has paid out over $743M to traders and offers one of the most aggressive profit structures in futures: you keep 100% of your first $25,000. With massive discounts frequently available (up to 85% off), a 1-step evaluation, and no daily loss limit on EOD accounts, Apex is the high-volume king of futures prop trading.
4.4
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18,000 reviews
Starting Price
$147
Profit Split
100% first $25K, then 90%
Max Funding
$150,000
Payout Speed
5 business days
Challenge Pricing & Rules
| Account | Price | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$25,000 1-Step · No limit | $147 | 6% ($1,500) | N/A | $1,500 (6%) | 100% |
$50,000 1-Step · No limit | $167 | 6% ($3,000) | N/A | $2,500 (5%) | 100% |
$100,000 1-Step · No limit | $207 | 6% ($6,000) | N/A | $3,000 (3%) | 100% |
$150,000 1-Step · No limit | $297 | 6% ($9,000) | N/A | $5,000 (3.3%) | 100% |
Trading Platforms
NinjaTraderRithmicTradovateTradingView
Instruments
Futures (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX)
Trading Rules
News Trading
Allowed
Weekend Holding
Not Allowed
Scaling Plan
Not Allowed
EAs/Bots Allowed
Allowed
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100% profit split on first $25,000 earned
- Massive discounts available — up to 85% off challenge fees
- 1-step evaluation — pass in as little as 1 day
- No daily loss limit on EOD accounts
- Over $743M paid out — proven payout track record
- Trade up to 20 accounts simultaneously
Cons
- Account closes after 6 payouts under new 2026 rules
- EOD drawdown can still catch overnight moves
- Activation fee ($79-$99) charged on funded accounts
- Payout limits in early stages of funded account
- No scaling plan — must buy new evaluation