Apex Trader Funding Guide

Apex Trader Funding is one of the largest prop firms, specializing in futures trading. Known for their affordable evaluations and no time limits.

Account Types

Account sizes range from $25k to $300k across:

• Static (standard evaluation)
• Aggressive (higher profit targets, larger accounts)
• Funded Account Protection (FAP) (one-time fee removes max loss limit)

Evaluation Rules

Phase 1:

• Profit target: $2,500 (varies by account)
• Max daily loss: $1,000-$7,000
• Max trailing drawdown: $2,500-$7,000
• No minimum trading days — can pass in one day

Phase 2:

• Profit target: Half of Phase 1
• Same drawdown rules as Phase 1
• No minimum trading days

What Makes Apex Different

• No time limit on any phase — trade at your own pace
• Affordable evaluations often $50-$150 on sale
• Resets and combines — lower-cost ways to retry
• FAP (Funded Account Protection) — one-time fee prevents account blow on your first funded month

Tips to Pass

1. Since there's no time limit, don't rush — wait for high-probability setups
2. The trailing drawdown is the hardest rule — it follows your high water mark, so a good day can be erased by one bad trade
3. Trade micro futures (MES) to keep risk small
4. Use a tight stop loss (10-15 ticks on ES)
5. Aim for 0.5-1% per day — consistency beats hero trades

Payouts

Payouts are processed weekly (Mon-Wed requests) with no minimum. Apex is known for fast payouts — often within 2-3 business days.