- 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. In practice, getting comfortable with both before paying is worth the time.
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 live and withdraw on the 8-day payout (withdrawal of profit shares) cycle.
Why traders choose Apex
Specifically, three features stand out:
- Up to 20 simultaneous accounts, useful for diversifying across strategies.
- 8-day payout cycle, reportedly among the fastest in the futures space.
- 100% profit retention on the first $25K of earnings, then 90% afterward.
Risks to flag
The subscription model means costs accumulate during unsuccessful runs. KYC (know your customer — identity verification) is required for payouts. There are no guarantees of passing — discipline on per-trade risk matters more than strategy choice.