Apex Trader Funding vs E8 Futures

E8 Futures is $318 cheaper to get started. Apex Trader Funding charges $249 one-time plus a $69 activation fee. E8 Futures charges $0 one-time.

Apex Trader Funding uses Intraday Trailing drawdown at 4%, while E8 Futures uses EOD Trailing at 4% ($2,000 buffer once locked at initial). Apex Trader Funding uses intraday trailing, the strictest type — your floor moves in real time with every tick of profit. E8 Futures's EOD trailing only adjusts at market close, giving intraday profits a safer cushion.

Both firms have comparable timelines to first payout.

Apex Trader Funding offers up to 100% profit split(Weekly payouts, $500 min), while E8 Futures offers up to 80%(On Demand payouts, $125 min). The 20 percentage point difference in profit split can add up significantly over time — on a $10,000 profit, that's $2,000 more in your pocket.

When comparing withdrawal frequency, the gap between payouts matters. Apex Trader Funding requires 5 profitable trading days between each withdrawal, while E8 Futures requires 5 profitable trading days. At 20 trading days per month, that means Apex Trader Funding can request roughly 4 payouts per month versus E8 Futures's 4.

E8 Futures requires clearing a buffer zone before your first payout — you must earn above your starting balance plus the drawdown amount before any withdrawal is allowed. has no buffer requirement, meaning payouts are available from day one.

E8 Futures is more flexible overall. Copy trading: allowed at E8 Futures but restricted at Apex Trader Funding.

Both firms work well for day traders and budget traders. Explore all trading styles to see which firms match your approach.

Based on $500/day profit, 20 trading days/month, 55% win rate

At $500/day profit, Apex Trader Funding reaches break-even on day 12 while E8 Futures reaches it on day 9. E8 Futures costs $318 less to get started. E8 Futures projects $6,800/mo more in funded earnings.