THE OVERVIEW
Apex at a glance
Apex Trader Funding is a futures evaluation provider founded in 2021 and based in Austin, Texas. Its 2026 EOD and Intraday products combine a single evaluation phase with a simulated Performance Account (PA). Choosing the drawdown model is the first decision; understanding the PA rules is just as important.
This review covers evaluation parameters, the costs of progressing to a PA, position sizing, payout eligibility, platforms and the separate Legacy rulebook. A displayed $50K account balance is a nominal simulated balance, not $50,000 of cash you receive.
- Account sizes
- $25K to $150KEOD / Intraday products
- Evaluation access
- 30 daysOne evaluation phase
- Drawdown models
- Two pathsEOD or Intraday trailing
- Account environment
- SimulatedEvaluation and PA
- PA payout split
- 100%Of approved payout amounts
- Payout minimum
- $500Subject to all requirements
- Payout lifecycle
- 6 payoutsPer EOD / Intraday PA
- Household limit
- 20 PAsCombined account types
UNDERSTAND THE TOTAL COST
Pricing & fees
The table retains historical Standard plan prices from the source review consulted on 29 September 2026. Their current validity could not be confirmed. They are not an offer or a checkout quote. Promotional availability, platform-specific charges and plan options must be confirmed with Apex before payment. All amounts are USD.

Evaluation & PA costs
$50K Intraday · one evaluation + one activation
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Illustration using historical source-page amounts. Current Apex pricing was not verified. No discount assumed. Repeat purchases, taxes and optional services are excluded.
| Size | Intraday evaluation | EOD evaluation | PA activation Intraday / EOD | Eval + activation Intraday / EOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $199 | $390 | $69 / $89 | $268 / $479 |
| $50K | $249 | $450 | $79 / $99 | $328 / $549 |
| $100K | $399 | $590 | $99 / $119 | $498 / $709 |
| $150K | $599 | $1,090 | $129 / $149 | $728 / $1,239 |
Lower upfront evaluation cost
A separate activation charge applies if you pass and activate the PA. The combined totals assume one evaluation and one activation; failed or expired evaluations can add further costs.
Compare the upfront evaluation price
Apex confirms No Activation Fee evaluations for EOD and Intraday: PA activation is $0 after qualifying, with the same trading rules and activation timeline. Compare the evaluation price shown for your chosen offer; no current price is assumed here. [20]
Before buying, check taxes, commissions, optional software or data charges, refund terms, country eligibility and the platform selected. Do not assume a coupon discounts PA activation or future purchases. Legacy subscriptions renew monthly and are excluded from this table.

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PRODUCT CONTEXT
The 2026 model
The original review describes the March 2026 overhaul as “Apex 4.0.” The current help center distinguishes EOD, Intraday and Legacy accounts. EOD and Intraday evaluations have a 30-day access period, while PA payouts have their own consistency, balance and qualifying-day tests.
One-time evaluation model
The reviewed EOD and Intraday offers use an evaluation fee and, on Standard plans, a separate PA activation fee. Legacy billing follows a different model.
A choice in how the floor moves
EOD recalculates from the closing balance. Intraday trails peak equity, including unrealized gains. Both still enforce a loss threshold during trading.
Evaluation and PA rules differ
No evaluation consistency test is listed for EOD. Passing quickly does not remove the qualifying days or other requirements needed for a PA payout.
100% of an approved amount
The stated split does not make the entire account balance withdrawable. Safety nets, request caps and eligibility requirements still apply.
There is no blanket permission to use any strategy: Apex risk, conduct and prohibited-activity rules still govern the account. [2] [3] [5]
CHOOSE YOUR DRAWDOWN
EOD vs Intraday
Apex’s EOD and Intraday evaluation documents list the same account sizes, profit targets and maximum drawdowns. [16] The difference is when the loss threshold moves, and whether a Daily Loss Limit applies during evaluation.
EOD: calculated at the close
The floor is recalculated using the end-of-day balance, then enforced during the following session. An intraday unrealized high does not itself lift the floor. Reaching the existing floor can still fail the account.
See EOD costsIntraday: follows peak equity
The floor rises with peak account equity, including unrealized gains. A winner that retraces can leave less room even if the trade closes in profit. No Daily Loss Limit applies during the Intraday evaluation. [16]
See Intraday costsPlatform detail: Apex’s drawdown guides describe evaluation thresholds stopping at the profit-target balance on Rithmic and WealthCharts, while Tradovate evaluation thresholds continue trailing. The $50K example fixes the floor at $53,000 after the relevant peak reaches $55,000. For EOD the relevant peak is an end-of-day balance; for Intraday it includes unrealized equity. [17] [7]
| Size | Profit target | Max drawdown | EOD daily loss limit | Evaluation contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $1,500 | $1,000 | $500 | 4 mini / 40 micro |
| $50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 6 mini / 60 micro |
| $100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | 8 mini / 80 micro |
| $150K | $9,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | 12 mini / 120 micro |
Targets, drawdown allowances and evaluation limits above match both official evaluation guides. The Daily Loss Limit column applies only to EOD. Access lasts 30 calendar days from purchase, including weekends and holidays. [16]
Both evaluation types can be passed in one trading day if every requirement is satisfied; this is a possible minimum, not an expected outcome. The 30-calendar-day evaluation is not a subscription and does not renew automatically. A failed account requires a new evaluation purchase. [16][18]
POSITION SIZING
PA contract limits
The original review labels the PA’s maximum contracts as its starting limits. Apex’s scaling documentation shows lower starting levels. Size your PA trading plan around the current tier. [4]
| Account | Evaluation maximum | PA starting level | PA maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | 4 | 1 mini / 10 micro | 2 mini / 20 micro |
| $50K | 6 | 2 mini / 20 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro |
| $100K | 8 | 3 mini / 30 micro | 6 mini / 60 micro |
| $150K | 12 | 4 mini / 40 micro | 10 mini / 100 micro |
AFTER PASSING
PA trading rules
A PA is a simulated funded account. Passing an evaluation is not automatic admission to a live brokerage account, nor a promise of a payout. [3]
Drawdown stays with the account
The evaluation’s drawdown model carries into the PA. Both PA floors stop trailing at the starting balance plus $100 ($50,100 on a $50K PA). This liquidation floor is distinct from the higher balance protected for payouts. EOD includes unrealized P&L when enforcing the floor intraday. [17]
Daily Loss Limit
Both PA types have tier-based daily limits. Reaching the DLL closes positions and pauses the session; reaching the account’s drawdown threshold is a separate account-failure condition.
Safety net
Only eligible profit above the payout safety net is withdrawable. A $50K EOD or Intraday PA needs a $52,600 balance for the $500 minimum request; $52,100 is the protected balance.
50% consistency
The largest profitable day must be less than 50% of net profit in the relevant payout cycle. Too high a ratio blocks eligibility; it does not by itself fail the PA. Losing days affect net profit.
Qualifying days
Five days must each meet the account’s minimum daily profit. They need not be consecutive. Merely trading on five days does not qualify you.
Activation window
For EOD and Intraday, the seven-calendar-day activation window begins when Apex officially marks the evaluation Passed after market close, not when you first reach the target intraday. Missing the window means qualifying through a new evaluation. [18]
Inactivity
EOD and Intraday PAs need at least two days with $50 or more net profit within every rolling 30-calendar-day period. Failure to meet that activity threshold can close the account. The policy also covers promotional Legacy accounts purchased after 1 March 2026. [19]
Household account cap
The stated limit is 20 active PAs across Legacy, EOD and Intraday combined. Each account has separate fees, thresholds and withdrawal requirements.
Rule references: [2] [3] [5] [6] [8] [9] [10]. Apex’s consistency examples are not entirely uniform at exactly 50%; its stated requirement is below 50%. Do not rely on equality.
ELIGIBILITY BEFORE WITHDRAWALS
Payout rules & limits
EOD and Intraday PAs pay 100% of an approved payout amount, subject to eligibility. Each PA has a maximum of six approved payouts, after which it closes. A new PA requires another qualifying evaluation. These caps are not earnings forecasts. [5] [6]
| Account | Daily profit EOD / Intraday | Protected balance Safety net | Minimum balance To request |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $100 / $100 | $26,100 | $26,600 |
| $50K | $250 / $200 | $52,100 | $52,600 |
| $100K | $300 / $250 | $103,100 | $103,600 |
| $150K | $350 / $300 | $154,100 | $154,600 |
Qualifying-day profits are per day, not cumulative. The protected balance must remain intact throughout the PA’s lifetime. The minimum request balance includes the $500 minimum payout; larger requests require additional available profit.
| Payout # | $25K | $50K | $100K | $150K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 4 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 5 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 6 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Sum of caps | $6,000 | $13,000 | $18,000 | $20,500 |
| Payout # | $25K | $50K | $100K | $150K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 4 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| 5 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 6 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Sum of caps | $6,000 | $14,500 | $18,500 | $21,500 |
Apex’s payment guide lists ACH for US users and Plane for international users. Eligibility, identity verification, supported bank details and processing time still apply. That general guide also includes an eight-day rule from Legacy; use the dedicated EOD / Intraday payout pages for the five-qualifying-day requirements above. [21]
Trading can continue after a request, but treat the requested money as already removed. Falling below the required balance can cause a denial. Automated eligibility checks do not eliminate compliance requirements or guarantee approval.
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A SEPARATE RULEBOOK
Legacy accounts
The original article includes an extensive Legacy guide covering $25K to $300K accounts, recurring billing, trailing drawdown and older payout rules. That material is preserved below, separately from the EOD / Intraday comparisons.
Read the full Legacy reference guide
Legacy evaluation parameters
These historical figures are retained from the original review, whose Legacy section reports a 27 August 2026 verification. They are reference material, not an offer or a newly verified price quote. The original article shows the same tiers across Tradovate, WealthCharts and Rithmic.
| Size | Profit target | Trailing threshold | Contracts Mini / micro | Monthly fee | Activation reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $1,500 | $1,500 | 4 / 40 | $167 | $125 |
| $50K | $3,000 | $2,500 | 10 / 100 | $197 | $140 |
| $100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | 14 / 140 | $297 | $175 |
| $150K | $9,000 | $5,000 | 17 / 170 | $497 | $200 |
| $250K | $15,000 | $6,500 | 27 / 270 | $597 | $250 |
| $300K | $20,000 | $7,500 | 35 / 350 | $697 | $300 |
Apex’s Legacy activation guide currently lists the lifetime-fee ladder shown above. Legacy accounts bought on or after 1 March 2026 are restricted to the one-time lifetime PA fee. The evaluation monthly prices remain historical source-page references; they are not current quotes. Verify availability and the final checkout charge.
How the trailing threshold moves
In the source’s $50K example, a $2,500 drawdown allowance puts the initial floor at $47,500. A $500 gain lifts it to $48,000. If account equity later reaches $50,875 before the trade closes at $50,100, the floor reaches $48,375. The floor follows the peak, not just the profit retained.
Retracing runners and partial exits can therefore consume drawdown room. Use the account’s liquidation threshold in the relevant dashboard rather than a chart balance that may omit commissions or show gross P&L.
Platform-specific threshold behavior
The original review describes Rithmic Legacy evaluations as stopping their trailing threshold at the profit-target level ($53,000 for its $50K example). Tradovate’s evaluation threshold is described as continuing to trail. The review did not establish the equivalent WealthCharts behavior; ask Apex before relying on a stopping point.
Seven trading days and monthly renewals
The Legacy source lists seven separate trading days, no maximum evaluation duration and no evaluation consistency test. A promotion may change the minimum days. Subscription fees continue while the evaluation runs; the billing anniversary begins at purchase, not the first trade.
There is no daily loss limit in the source’s Legacy model. Trading days run from 6:00 PM to 4:59 PM ET, with Sunday counted toward Monday; the original excludes half-day holidays. Close positions and cancel orders by the applicable deadline. Targets are net of costs and must still be met when the final required day is processed.
The original renewal guidance describes a conditional free reset when failure occurs before 5 PM ET on the day preceding the invoice; otherwise a reset fee applies. It also describes a 72-hour grace period after a declined renewal. Verify the billing terms for the exact account before relying on either condition.
Passing and activation
The source describes detection after the close and processing through the Passed Eval tab. Its 48-hour conversion guidance relates to activation and renewal/refund treatment; it should not be confused with the seven-day EOD activation window. Passing before the specified pre-renewal deadline and converting within 48 hours is described as one possible renewal-refund case, not a refund of the original purchase.
According to the original review, activation processes accounts in numerical order, charges are immediate, platform choice cannot be changed, and a wrong-platform purchase is not refundable. The 20-PA household limit combines all account types.
Legacy PA restrictions
Legacy has a separate compliance framework. The source describes half-size contracts until the relevant end-of-day balance clears the threshold stop, an open-loss/MAE limit generally based on 30% of starting-day profit (50% in specified circumstances), a 5:1 risk-to-target ceiling, and restrictions on hedging correlated instruments, opposing orders and non-directional positions.
Those summaries do not replace the detailed Legacy trading rules, especially the calculation base and exceptions for MAE. The original describes payout refusal, resets, removal of profits and probation as possible consequences. A strategy that meets the evaluation target can still violate PA conduct requirements.
Legacy withdrawal rules
The original review lists 100% of the first $25,000 paid per account, then a 90% trader share. It describes eight trading days per request cycle, including five with at least $50 net profit, and a 30% consistency test. For example, a $1,500 best day divided by 0.30 gives $5,000 of required profit.
Legacy safety-net treatment differs from the 2026 accounts. In the source’s $50K example, $52,600 permits the $500 minimum request during the first three payouts, while a $1,200 request requires $53,300. The special first-three safety-net treatment ends at the fourth payout. The first-five request cap and 30% consistency rule lift at the sixth, but Apex still requires its minimum balance threshold to remain after an uncapped withdrawal. This is not permission to empty the account.
| Account | Safety-net amount | Balance floor | First-five request cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $1,600 | $26,600 | $1,500 |
| $50K | $2,600 | $52,600 | $2,000 |
| $100K | $3,100 | $103,100 | $2,500 |
| $150K | $5,100 | $155,100 | $2,750 |
| $250K | $6,600 | $256,600 | $3,000 |
| $300K | $7,600 | $307,600 | $3,500 |
A documented $100K Static account sits outside those trailing tiers: the original review lists a $625 fixed drawdown, $102,600 balance floor and $1,000 cap, and says it was not offered in that promotion. This is not a statement of current availability.
Legacy bundles in the original review: Tradovate included its platform license, a NinjaTrader key and real-time data; Rithmic included a NinjaTrader key and real-time data; WealthCharts included its charting/scanning suite and real-time data. Current bundles and compatibility must be checked.
Original Legacy documentation links: [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
YOUR TRADING WORKSPACE
Trading platforms
The source review lists three platform routes. Confirm device support, data access, third-party licensing and integration availability for the exact plan. Platform selection can be permanent after purchase.
Order-flow workflows
Rithmic through R Trader Pro connects to tools such as NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap, Quantower, MotiveWave and Jigsaw. Compatibility and separate software charges depend on the application.
Browser and mobile
Tradovate provides web, desktop and mobile access, with a TradingView integration. Confirm whether the integration and any required subscription are included in the selected Apex offer.
Integrated analytics
The original review describes charting, drawdown tracking, performance metrics and account-progress tools. Check current device compatibility and included features before choosing.
MARKETS & SESSION LIMITS
Futures instruments
Apex is a futures program, not a spot-forex, equity-share or spot-crypto account. The source article discusses the following contract groups; instrument availability can change by account and platform.
ES · NQ · RTY · YM
The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000 and Dow futures families, plus micros MES, MNQ, M2K and MYM.
Crude oil, gas and FX futures
The source lists CL and NG alongside exchange-traded currency futures. Contract specifications and risk differ materially between instruments.
Gold, silver and other metals
Apex’s current public instrument list includes GC, SI, MGC, HG, PL and PA. Confirm that the particular contract is enabled on your account and platform. [22]
Agriculture and crypto micros
Apex lists agricultural futures, crypto micro contracts and EUREX products in its public instrument directory. They are not all CME contracts. Availability, data entitlements and platform restrictions must be checked. [22]
THE TRADE-OFFS
Pros & cons
+ What stands out
- A choice of EOD or Intraday drawdown.
- One evaluation phase and defined account parameters.
- One-time EOD / Intraday fee structure in the reviewed offers.
- 100% of approved PA payout amounts, subject to eligibility.
- Several platform routes and micro-contract sizing.
- Published payout thresholds and request caps.
- Multiple PAs permitted within the household cap.
− What needs planning
- 30-day evaluation access and potential repeat-purchase costs.
- Lower PA starting contract limits with tier-based scaling.
- Intraday drawdown reacts to unrealized profit peaks.
- Qualifying days, consistency and safety nets restrict withdrawals.
- Six approved payouts end each EOD / Intraday PA.
- Standard plans add an activation fee after passing.
- Platform choice, session limits and Legacy differences matter.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Apex FAQs
Can I pass the Apex evaluation in one day?
Both EOD and Intraday rules permit passing in one session if the target and every rule are satisfied. That is a possible minimum, not an expected result or a guarantee. PA payout eligibility still requires its own qualifying days. [16]
What are the activation fees on Apex 4.0 accounts?
The original review lists Intraday fees of $69, $79, $99 and $129, and EOD fees of $89, $99, $119 and $149 for $25K, $50K, $100K and $150K Standard plans. These are historical source-page prices, not verified current fees. No Activation Fee evaluations instead have $0 PA activation; check the evaluation’s current price separately. [20]
Why are contract limits lower on the PA?
PA limits follow scaling tiers. Apex’s current scaling guide starts a $50K PA at 2 mini equivalents, increases to 3 at the next tier and caps it at 4. The evaluation maximum is 6. The original review’s “4 at activation” statement has been corrected.
What is the safety net requirement?
For a $50K EOD or Intraday PA, the protected balance is $52,100. A $500 minimum request therefore requires at least $52,600, plus satisfaction of all other payout conditions. Legacy rules differ.
What is the profit split?
The stated EOD / Intraday Sim Funded split is 100% of each approved payout amount. It does not entitle you to withdraw the entire simulated balance, remove caps or guarantee payment. Legacy and live programs have separate terms.
What happens after the sixth payout?
For the EOD and Intraday PAs covered here, the PA closes after six approved payouts. A further PA requires qualifying through another evaluation. Legacy has a different payout lifecycle; do not apply the six-payout closure rule to Legacy.
Are metals like gold available?
Apex’s current public instrument list includes gold (GC), silver (SI), copper (HG), platinum (PL), palladium (PA) and Micro Gold (MGC). Availability can vary by platform and account; confirm the enabled contract before trading. [22]
What is the Apex Trader Funding discount code?
The original FuturesPropTrading review lists ONKAGNVZ and advertises a promotion of up to 92%. This redesign does not verify an active offer. Check whether the code works, which fees it covers and the final total at checkout.
Is a Performance Account a live trading account?
The EOD PA documentation calls it a Simulated Funded account. Do not equate its nominal balance with money deposited into a personal brokerage account. Any live-program invitation and conditions are a separate matter.
Does meeting the profit target guarantee a payout?
No. Evaluation passage, PA activation and payout eligibility are separate stages. Qualifying days, consistency, balances, caps and compliance requirements must all be satisfied, and losses can prevent payment.
EDITORIAL CONCLUSION
Our verdict
APEX TRADER FUNDINGReview the plan. Confirm the terms.
Put the drawdown model first.
Apex’s EOD option, one-step evaluation and published payout parameters make the program worth comparing for futures traders who already understand position sizing and simulated-account restrictions.
The main constraints are substantial: evaluation expiry, PA scaling, qualifying-day requirements, payout caps and the six-payout lifecycle. Intraday trailing can be particularly demanding when a strategy gives back open profits. Multiple accounts multiply fees and administrative requirements as well as nominal exposure.
Our assessment: shortlist the program only if your trading approach fits those conditions and you can afford the fees without relying on a future payout. No score, “best firm” badge or payout history can establish your likely result.
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HOW THIS REVIEW WAS PREPARED
Sources & method
Document-based comparison
This standalone edition reorganizes FuturesPropTrading’s existing review and cross-checks key rules against Apex’s public help center. It is not a hands-on account test, audited payout study or regulatory assessment.
29 September 2026
Both evaluation models, PA scaling, payout tables, activation timing, inactivity, Legacy payout rules and public instrument listings were checked against official documents. Checkout prices, active discounts, included software and account-specific instrument access remain unconfirmed.
The comparison prioritizes total cost, drawdown mechanics, withdrawal restrictions, platform fit and clear separation of product generations. Editorial judgments are identified as assessments. No invented author credentials, personal trading results or testing claims are used.
The original page contains conflicting third-party ratings (4.2 and 4.3), a separate editorial score, and large payout totals. Those figures are not used as proof of safety or typical outcomes. The current edition also corrects the PA starting-contract table and clarifies that EOD thresholds remain enforceable intraday.
- Original FuturesPropTrading review
- EOD evaluation parameters
- EOD Performance Accounts
- PA scaling levels
- EOD payout eligibility and caps
- Intraday payout eligibility and caps
- Intraday trailing drawdown
- 50% consistency requirement
- Daily Loss Limit
- Legacy product overview
- Legacy evaluation rules
- Legacy PA trading rules
- Legacy payout parameters
- Legacy activation
- Legacy subscription and renewals
- Intraday evaluation parameters
- EOD drawdown mechanics
- PA activation process and deadline
- PA inactivity policy
- No Activation Fee evaluations
- Payout methods
- Apex product and instrument listings
