Apex Trader Funding
VerifiedHigh-volume futures prop firm with frequent deep-discount evaluations
AIApex Trader Funding Firm Summary
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Apex Trader Funding is one of the highest-volume futures prop firms by evaluation sales, offering account sizes up to $300,000 with a 100%-profit-until-$25K payout structure. It has paid out large sums but has also faced sustained criticism over payout denials and account bans.
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Challenges & Pricing
All account sizes available
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- ✓No minimum trading days required to pass evaluation
- ✓Up to 20 active accounts allowed simultaneously
- ✓Very large account sizes available (up to $300,000)
- ✓Extremely frequent, deep promotional discounts on evaluation fees
What Could Be Better
- ✗Widespread trader complaints about payout denials and delayed reviews (2024-2025)
- ✗Reports of mass bans of profitable traders in May 2025 with unclear justification
- ✗Activation fees required after passing can offset promotional discounts
- ✗Public Discord community closed since mid-2024 after backlash
Payout Policy
Firm Rules
News trading restrictions depend on the challenge type. Always verify the current rules on the firm's website before trading during high-impact events.
Hedging between accounts is generally not permitted. Single-account hedging rules vary — check the firm's terms before using hedging strategies.
Copy trading is allowed provided the trader is the signal source. Using third-party copy trading services may violate terms.
Expert Advisors and automated bots are permitted as long as they do not exploit system latency or engage in tick-scalping strategies.
Restricted Countries
Traders from the following countries are not eligible to trade with Apex Trader Funding.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Chad
China
Cuba
Egypt
Grenada
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Madagascar
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabweRule Change History
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Trading Platforms
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