Apex Trader Funding Rules — Drawdown, Consistency, and Payout Guide

By Diego · Published 2026-06-06 · Verified 2026-06-06 · Re-verify before acting

The Apex 4.0 Transition — What Changed (~March 2026)

Apex Trader Funding underwent a significant structural rebuild starting around March 2026 (internally called "Apex 4.0"). The key changes reported from multiple third-party sources, though not yet verifiable from primary pages due to site 403 errors:

• EOD-trailing drawdown family added alongside the existing legacy intraday-trailing model. The 4.0 default is EOD.
• Monthly subscription pricing reportedly replaced with one-time fees for evaluations. Pre-4.0, evaluations were monthly subscriptions; post-4.0 figures conflict across third-party sources, so this page publishes no prices.
• Monthly PA (Performance Account) fee reportedly eliminated in the 4.0 rebuild. Pre-4.0, a monthly recurring fee applied; post-4.0 sources describe a one-time activation model.
• Some legacy account sizes discontinued post-4.0. The current lineup is $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K. Older sizes ($75K, $250K, $300K, and a "Static $100K") are no longer offered.

Because the Apex help center is currently inaccessible to external fetch and third-party price tables conflict, this page covers only the rule mechanics that are independently corroborated. Pricing, drawdown amounts, and fees require a direct check at apextraderfunding.com before you purchase.

Drawdown Types — Choose Your Family at Account Creation

Apex now lets traders select their drawdown family when signing up. The two families have meaningfully different mechanics and DLL rules:

Legacy Family — Intraday Trailing

• The drawdown floor trails the peak account balance including unrealized open profit in real time.
• Giving back an open winner moves you closer to a violation during the session.
• The floor locks at starting balance + $100.
• No daily loss limit on the intraday family.

4.0 Default Family — EOD Trailing

• The floor only updates at the 5 PM CT session close. Open positions do not affect it intraday.
• The floor locks at starting balance + $100.
• Daily loss limit applies: $500 / $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,000 by account size. When the DLL is hit, trading pauses for the day. This does not fail the account or end the evaluation — it is a session pause only. As of 2026-03-14.

For a detailed comparison of how these two drawdown types behave in practice, see the intraday trailing vs. EOD drawdown explainer.

Profit Targets (The One Confirmed Post-4.0 Figure)

The four current account sizes and their profit targets are the single data point that all post-4.0 third-party sources agree on. Other numeric details (drawdown amounts, pricing, fees) conflict and are omitted:

The 30% Consistency Rule — Payout Eligibility Only

Apex imposes a consistency rule that applies to payout eligibility only, not the evaluation itself. At the time of a payout request:

• No single day’s profit may exceed 30% of total profit at that moment.
• If one day represents more than 30%, the payout request is rejected. You must continue trading until other days dilute the outsized day’s share.
• The requirement lifts after approximately the 6th payout. After clearing that threshold, payouts are no longer subject to the 30% day rule.

This rule is distinct from Topstep’s consistency rules (which apply to the evaluation phase and to the XFA payout path). Apex’s 30% rule applies only to payouts and has a defined graduation point.

Payout Structure

100% of the First $25,000

Apex pays out 100% of the first $25,000 in profits to the trader. This is an unusually favorable initial split compared to other prop firms that start at 80/20 or 90/10 from the first dollar. After the $25,000 threshold is cleared, the split moves to 90/10.

90/10 Above the Threshold

All profits above the $25,000 lifetime threshold are split 90/10: the trader keeps 90 cents per dollar withdrawn. As of June 2026.

Payout Eligibility Requirements

• At least 8 trading days in the funded account.
• At least 5 of those days must show $50 or more in profit.
• Safety net = drawdown amount + $100 (must remain above this level).
• 30% consistency rule must pass (until the ~6th payout).
• Minimum withdrawal: $500 or $1,000 — minimum amount is unverified from primary sources; verify at apextraderfunding.com before requesting a withdrawal.

Platforms and MES Support

Apex Trader Funding is connected to Rithmic, Tradovate, and WealthCharts. MES and all micro futures contracts are supported. MES commissions on Apex-connected accounts are approximately $0.51 per side via Rithmic. As of June 2026.

What This Page Omits — and Why

Several important numbers are not on this page by design:

• Evaluation pricing — pre-4.0 monthly prices are stale; post-4.0 one-time figures conflict across reviewers. Publishing them risks spreading incorrect numbers. Verify at apextraderfunding.com checkout.
• Activation and reset fees — monthly PA fees reportedly eliminated in 4.0, one-time activation figures conflict. Verify at checkout.
• Drawdown amounts by size — post-4.0 sources conflict. Verify in the account dashboard or via Apex support.
• Discontinued sizes — $75K, $250K, $300K, and Static $100K were offered pre-4.0 and are no longer available.

Re-verify these figures directly at apextraderfunding.com or via Apex’s support channels. When verified primary-source data becomes available for these cells, this page will be updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What drawdown types does Apex Trader Funding offer?

Apex Trader Funding offers two drawdown families. The legacy (pre-4.0) family uses intraday trailing drawdown: the floor trails the peak account balance including unrealized open profit and locks at starting balance plus $100. The 4.0 default family uses EOD trailing drawdown: the floor only updates at the session close. The intraday family has no daily loss limit. The EOD family has a daily loss limit ($500/$1,000/$1,500/$2,000 by account size) that pauses trading but does not fail the account. Traders choose their family at account creation. As of June 2026.

What is the Apex Trader Funding 30% consistency rule?

No single day's profit may exceed 30% of total profit at the time of a payout request. This rule applies to payout eligibility, not to the evaluation itself — you can pass the eval regardless of how concentrated a single day's profits are. The consistency requirement lifts after approximately the 6th payout. As of June 2026.

What is the Apex Trader Funding payout split?

Apex Trader Funding pays out 100% of the first $25,000 in profits, then 90/10 (trader keeps 90%) on all profits above that threshold. Payout eligibility requires at least 8 trading days and at least 5 days with $50 or more in profit. The safety net equals the drawdown amount plus $100. As of June 2026.

Does Apex Trader Funding have a daily loss limit?

It depends on which drawdown family you choose. The intraday family has no daily loss limit. The EOD family (4.0 default) has a daily loss limit of $500, $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 depending on account size. The EOD family DLL pauses trading for the day when hit — it does not fail the account or end the evaluation. As of June 2026, with DLL amounts as of 2026-03-14.

What platforms does Apex Trader Funding support?

Apex Trader Funding supports Rithmic, Tradovate, and WealthCharts. MES and all micro futures are supported. MES commissions on Apex-connected accounts are approximately $0.51 per side. As of June 2026.