- Sign up, pick an account size ($25K to $300K), and pay the monthly subscription.
- Trade through Rithmic, Tradovate, or NinjaTrader.
- Pass the Combine: hit the profit target, complete minimum days, and avoid breaching trailing drawdown (max equity decline that follows price).
- Activate the Performance Account for $85 to start live funded trading.
Apex’s onboarding is straightforward, but the rule set differs from FX-style prop firms in two important ways: the trailing drawdown and the futures-only product scope. It is worth getting comfortable with both before you pay.
Plans at a glance
| Size | Monthly | Profit target |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $137 | $1,500 |
| $50K | $167 | $3,000 |
| $100K | $207 | $6,000 |
| $150K | $297 | $9,000 |
Step-by-step
- Register at apextraderfunding.com.
- Pick a plan and account size that matches your capital and risk tolerance.
- Choose a platform — Tradovate tends to be the easiest entry for beginners.
- Pass the Evaluation: hit the profit target, log at least 7 trading days, and never breach the trailing drawdown.
- Pay the $85 one-time activation fee to open the Performance Account.
- Trade the funded account and request payouts once you have 5 qualifying trading days (roughly weekly at fastest, $500 minimum).
Why traders choose Apex
Three features stand out:
- Up to 20 simultaneous accounts, useful for diversifying across strategies.
- Payout eligibility every 5 qualifying trading days — roughly weekly at fastest, among the quickest in the futures space.
- 100% of each approved payout on current accounts, though each account is capped at six payouts (with per-payout maximums) before it closes.
Note: accounts purchased before March 1, 2026 (Legacy) keep the older terms — 100% of the first $25K then 90%, on an 8-day cycle. See the Apex payout guide for the full breakdown.
Risks to flag
The subscription model means costs accumulate during unsuccessful runs. KYC (identity verification) is required for payouts. There are no guarantees of passing — discipline on per-trade risk matters more than strategy choice.