Apex Trader Funding Review 2026: EOD vs Intraday
Scale to 20 accounts with a 100% simulated split
Apex is the scale play: up to 20 Performance Accounts and a 100% split on simulated payouts. Its March 2026 overhaul added layered payout rules, so read the consistency and cap rules before buying.
Overview
Apex Trader Funding is a futures-only prop firm founded in 2021. On March 1, 2026 it retired its old lineup and launched EOD and Intraday evaluation products sold as one-time purchases with 30 days of access.
Pricing
Standard evaluations: Intraday $167–$599 and EOD $390–$1,490 by size. Performance Account activation runs $69–$159 by size and type; a No Activation Fee option is also sold.
Trading Rules
- 50K: $3,000 target, $2,000 drawdown, $1,000 daily loss limit (EOD), 6 contracts.
- No minimum trading days and no evaluation best-day rule.
- 30-day access, no resets or extensions.
- 50% consistency on Performance Account payouts.
Payouts & Profit Split
Performance Accounts become eligible after five qualifying profit days. Minimum request is $500, and each PA can receive up to six approved payouts before closing. Apex Live (invitation-only) pays 90/10 with daily requests.
Pros & Cons
- Up to 20 active Performance Accounts
- 100% split on simulated payouts
- Choice of EOD or Intraday drawdown
- No evaluation consistency rule
- Layered payout rules and 6-payout cap per PA
- No resets on current evaluations
- Automated trading prohibited