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Apex Trader Funding Review 2026
Apex Trader Funding is a US-based futures prop firm, selling challenges for 5 years, rated 3.9/5 by our formula (#40 of 90) and 4.2/5 on Trustpilot from 21,146 reviews. It is best for a longer track record (5 years); skip it if you want instant funding.
- Trader reviews
- 60
- Price per $10K
- 32
- Rules & drawdown
- 56
- Payouts & split
- 92
- Track record
- 95
- Platforms & programs
- 67
Best for a longer track record (5 years).
Skip if you want instant funding; you dislike trailing drawdown (all accounts use end-of-day trailing and intraday trailing); price per $10K is your priority (pricier than 70% of peers).
Score breakdown
Apex Trader Funding scores highest on track record and payouts & split, and lowest on price per $10k.
It ranks #40 of the 90 firms we track and #15 of 30 futures firms.
Price vs the futures market
Apex Trader Funding's median price per $10K of funding is $44.86, cheaper than 30% of futures firms. The cheapest single account costs $167 per month, plus an activation fee of up to $159 when you pass.
Apex Trader Funding challenges and prices
Price by account size
$100K 1-Step: targets and limits
| Account | Program | Price | Target | Daily | Max | Drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | 1-StepRithmic - Legacy - 1-Step | $167/mo | — | — | 6% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepWealthCharts - Legacy - 1-Step | $167/mo | — | — | 6% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepTradovate - Legacy - 1-Step | $167/mo | — | — | 6% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepStandard Intraday - 1-Step | $167 | — | — | 4% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepStandard EOD - 1-Step | $450 | — | 2% | 4% | End-of-day trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepNo Activation Intraday - 1-Step | $690 | — | — | 4% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $25K | 1-StepNo Activation EOD - 1-Step | $990 | — | 2% | 4% | End-of-day trailing | 100% |
| $50K | 1-StepRithmic - Legacy - 1-Step | $197/mo | — | — | 5% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $50K | 1-StepWealthCharts - Legacy - 1-Step | $197/mo | — | — | 6% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
| $50K | 1-StepTradovate - Legacy - 1-Step | $197/mo | — | — | 5% | Intraday trailing | 100% |
Showing 10 of 34 accounts. All Apex Trader Funding challenges, rules and cost calculator →
Apex Trader Funding rules
- Daily loss limit
- 1.33–2%
- Maximum loss
- 2.5–6%
- Drawdown model
- End-of-day trailing and Intraday trailing
- Profit target (phase 1)
- —
- Minimum trading days
- 1–7
- Consistency rule
- Applies
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payout frequency
- from 5 days
- Payout threshold
- $1,600–$7,600
- Activation fee
- up to $159
Across its 34 accounts, Apex Trader Funding uses end-of-day trailing, intraday trailing drawdown. None of its accounts has a static maximum loss. The shortest minimum-trading-days requirement is 1.
Rules are taken from the firm's published terms and change often. Always confirm on the firm's site before buying.
Apex Trader Funding rules explained: every account, drawdown model, permissions and payout rules →
Payouts and payments
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Payout cycle
Requests from 5 days; split up to 100%.
Verified payout data from traders will appear here once our payout tracker launches.
Where Apex Trader Funding is available
Apex Trader Funding restricts 87 countries. Of the 20 markets we cover in detail, it accepts traders from 13 and blocks Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Kenya, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey.
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Kenya ✕
Bangladesh ✕
Vietnam ✕
Turkey ✕All restricted countries (87)
Afghanistan
Algeria
Azerbaijan
BahrainBangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Cuba
Cyprus
Egypt
Eritrea
Gabon
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Jersey
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
NigerNigeria
North Korea
OmanPakistan
Palestinian Territory
Papua New Guinea
QatarRepublic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville)
Reunion
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
SomaliaSouth Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tanzania
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
TunisiaTurkey
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
VenezuelaVietnam
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabwePlatforms and markets
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What traders say about Apex Trader Funding: real reviews and rating
- Replies to negative reviews
- 8% of 1,051
- Average reply time
- 14.6 days
- Profile claimed
- Feb 2024
- Invites customers to review
- Yes
81% of Apex Trader Funding's Trustpilot reviews are 5-star and 9% are 1-star. A low share of 1-star reviews compared with most prop firms. The company invites customers to leave reviews, which tends to lift the share of 5-star ratings.
Snapshot of the public Trustpilot page on 2026-09-29. We show ratings only, not review texts. Verified reviews from traders on this site are coming soon.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Profit split up to 100%
- 5 days payout requests
- 15 platforms incl. ATAS Orderflow Trading and Bookmap
- 5+ years in operation
Cons
- No static-drawdown accounts
- Activation fee up to $159 after passing
- Monthly subscription pricing
- Restricts 87 countries
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How we reviewed Apex Trader Funding
Prices, rules and account data come from Apex Trader Funding's pricing pages and terms, cross-checked with aggregated public comparison data. Trader ratings come from a public Trustpilot snapshot taken on September 29, 2026. Scores are calculated with the formula on our methodology page; affiliate commissions do not change them.
Apex Trader Funding FAQ
Is Apex Trader Funding legit?
Apex Trader Funding is based in United States and has been selling challenges for about 5 years. It is rated 4.2/5 on Trustpilot from 21,146 reviews. We found no public warnings about it.
Does Apex Trader Funding pay out, and how fast?
Apex Trader Funding's rules allow payout requests every 5 days on its fastest accounts, with a profit split of up to 100% and a minimum payout from $1,600. Payout methods: ACH and Plane. We do not verify individual payouts; the trader reviews section shows what customers report.
Who owns Apex Trader Funding?
Its CEO is Darrel Martin.
Can US traders use Apex Trader Funding?
Yes. The United States is not on Apex Trader Funding's restricted-country list in our data.
How much is a $50K account at Apex Trader Funding?
$197/month for the 1-Step plus $125 after passing, at list price without promo codes.
What is the daily loss limit at Apex Trader Funding?
1.33–2% of the account, depending on the program; the maximum loss is 2.5–6% (end-of-day trailing and intraday trailing).
Does Apex Trader Funding have a consistency rule?
Yes, on 34 of its 34 accounts: the best day may not exceed 30–50% of total profit.
Data last checked September 29, 2026. Source: firm pricing pages and terms, public review platforms and aggregated public comparison data (Sep 2026). Found an error? Tell us.