One of the largest futures prop firms offering evaluations with trailing drawdown that locks at profit target. Known for frequent promotional pricing and 100% of first $25K in payouts. $100 resets, $105/mo PA fee (Tradovate) or $85/mo (Rithmic). Automation strictly prohibited. 20 PA accounts max per household.
Starting From
$199
Best Split
100/0
Drawdown
Intraday Trailing
Min Days
1 day
Payouts
Weekly
Max Accounts
20
This firm-only view ranks specific public tier/path units by profile fit, rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, and blockers.
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: the needed public economics are not available yet.
22 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Calendar estimate based on cheapest eval tier. Trading days x 1.4 to account for weekends.
2-step path from evaluation to funded trading.
Hit profit target
$1,500 target · $1,000 DD · 1 min days
Earn sim payouts
100/0 split · 50% best-day cap · Weekly payouts
Hit profit target
$1,500 target · $1,000 DD · 1 min days
Non-directional bracket trading prohibited
Placing orders on both sides of the market to catch a lucky windfall is explicitly banned. This includes any strategy where opposing stop/limit orders are left open simultaneously (e.g., straddles around news events). Only directional trading is allowed.
Stop losses required on all trades
All trades must have either pending or mental stop losses and a well-defined risk management strategy. Trading without stop losses is a prohibited activity. Additionally, high-risk strategies with disproportionate risk (e.g., 5-tick TP with 150-tick SL) are not allowed.
150-day inactivity rule
Must record at least one $150 net profit day within 150 calendar days or PA is permanently closed.
No automation allowed
All rewards are for human traders only. Bots, algorithms, and automated systems are completely prohibited.
Days to Pass
5
$1,500 target
Monthly Gross
$4,500
before split
Eval Cost
$199
one-time
Verdict
Great FitBased on cheapest eval tier ($25,000 account). Simplified estimate — does not account for profit splits, caps, or funded requirements.
Composite rating across 9 dimensions. Score and grade are limited until missing public evidence is available.
Assumption-based grade: raw grade C is not shown as authoritative.
Blocked public fields: activation_fee, automation_allowed, copy_trading_allowed +14
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: the needed public economics are not available yet.
21 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: the needed public economics are not available yet.
22 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Earn sim payouts
100/0 split · 50% best-day cap · Weekly payouts
Max 6 payouts per Performance Account
Each Performance Account (both EOD and Intraday) is limited to exactly 6 payouts total, regardless of total profit generated. After 6 payouts the PA is closed and you must pass a new evaluation to get another PA. Max payout amounts per request increase with each payout number (e.g., 25K: $1K per payout; 150K: $2.5K to $5K).
Using trailing threshold as a stop loss is banned
Traders are prohibited from using the account full drawdown threshold as a stop-loss mechanism to absorb large losses leading to account liquidation. This is considered an unsustainable strategy.
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Key numbers inferred from Apex Trader Funding's rules to help you plan your trading
Min Days to Pass
1 day
1 min trading days
Daily Profit Target (Eval)
$3,000/day
$3,000 target over 1 day
True Cost to Start Funded
$318
$249 eval + $69 activation
First Payout Timeline
~11 days
1d eval + 5d winning + 5d processing
Daily Profit Goal (Funded)
$100/day
$500 min payout over 5 winning days
Risk Budget Per Day
$2,000/day
Max drawdown spread over 1 trading days
Best Profit Split
100%
Highest achievable trader profit share
Break-Even Day
Day 12
At $500/day profit — see full timeline
Monthly Funded Earnings
$1,000/mo
Projected at $500/day after fees, caps, and splits
2 evaluation paths available
| Account | Profit Target | Min Days | Time Limit | Price | Activation Fee | Reset Fee | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday Trail | $1,500 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $199(Regular price $199; current public one-time price $19.9.)SAVENOW | $89 | $80 | Intraday Trailing$1,000 |
| $50K Intraday TrailPopular | $3,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $249(Regular price $249; current public one-time price $24.9.)SAVENOW | $69 | $80 | Intraday Trailing$2,000 |
| $100K Intraday TrailPopular | $6,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $399(Regular price $399; current public one-time price $39.9.)SAVENOW |
Some fit inputs are unavailable from ordinary public material: activation_fee, capital_efficiency_drag, capital_efficiency_score, cost_to_first_payout.
Some fit inputs are unavailable from ordinary public material: activation_fee, capital_efficiency_drag, capital_efficiency_score, cost_to_first_payout.
Some fit inputs are unavailable from ordinary public material: activation_fee, capital_efficiency_drag, capital_efficiency_score, cost_to_first_payout.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | intraday trailing $2,000 | intraday trailing $2,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $3,000 |
| Consistency | None | 50% max day |
| Max Contracts | 6 max | 4 max |
| Profit Split | N/A | 100% |
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scaling | None | None |
| Buffer | None | $100 |
3 rules tighten from Eval → Funded
Intraday Trail
1–30 days
Days with at least 1 trade placed
Funded
Intraday PA
Evaluation Rules
| Tier | Phase | Type | Calculation | Max Drawdown | Daily Limit | Lock Behavior | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday Trail | Evaluation | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $25K Intraday | Funded | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | $1,250Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $50K Intraday Trail | Evaluation | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $50K Intraday | Funded | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $3,000Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K Intraday Trail | Evaluation | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K Intraday | Funded | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $3,500Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $150K Intraday | Funded | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $4,000(2.67%) Floor: $146,000 | $4,000Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $150K Intraday Trail | Evaluation | Intraday Trailing | Balance-based | $4,000(2.67%) Floor: $146,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $25K EOD | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | $1,250Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $25K EOD Trail | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | $500 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $50K EOD Trail | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,000 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $50K EOD | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $3,000Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K EOD | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $3,500Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K EOD Trail | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $1,500 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $150K EOD Trail | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,000(2.67%) Floor: $146,000 | $2,000 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $150K EOD | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,000(2.67%) Floor: $146,000 | $4,000Soft | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| Tier | Max Single Day | Calculation | Min Winning Days | Winning Day Min | Penalty | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $50K Intraday | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $100K Intraday | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $150K Intraday | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $25K EOD | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $50K EOD | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $100K EOD | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
| $150K EOD | 50% | Of total profit | 5 days | $50 | No single day > 50% of total profit at payout request. Applies to all 6 payouts. | Favorable |
Weekend Holding
Must Be Flat4:59 PM ET
Auto-Liquidation
4:59 PM ET
Stockpiling evaluation accounts prohibited. Purchasing multiple discounted evaluations to cycle through and intentionally blow up accounts in pursuit of windfall profits is not permitted.
What applies after you pass the evaluation
Activation: $89
Funded Account
| Tier | Profit Split | Frequency | Min Payout | Max Payout | Winning Days | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $1,000 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $50K Intraday | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $1,500 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $100K Intraday | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $2,000 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $150K Intraday | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $2,500 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $25K EOD | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $1,000 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $50K EOD | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $1,500 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $100K EOD |
Payout Methods
Payout Requirements
5 winning days ($50+ each) · $1,000 max per request · $0/mo funded fee · 5 trading days between payouts · $100/day min for qualifying days · Min $26,600 balance before withdrawal · Min $26,100 balance after withdrawal · 6 max payouts before live transition
Payout Cap Progression by account size
| Size | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| $150,000 | $2,500 |
| Account | Max Contracts | Max Mini | Max Micro |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday Trail | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| $50K Intraday Trail | 6 | 6 | 60 |
| $100K Intraday Trail | 8 | 8 | 80 |
| $150K Intraday Trail | 12 | 12 | 120 |
| $25K EOD Trail | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| $50K EOD Trail | 6 | 6 | 60 |
| $100K EOD Trail | 8 | 8 | 80 |
| $150K EOD Trail | 12 | 12 | 120 |
| Tier | Max Active Funded |
|---|---|
| $25K Intraday | 20 |
| $50K Intraday | 20 |
| $100K Intraday | 20 |
| $150K Intraday | 20 |
| $25K EOD | 20 |
| $50K EOD | 20 |
| $100K EOD | 20 |
| $150K EOD | 20 |
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| $80 |
Intraday Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K Intraday Trail | $9,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $599(Regular price $599; current public one-time price $59.9.)SAVENOW | $139 | $80 | Intraday Trailing$4,000 |
| Account | Profit Target | Min Days | Time Limit | Price | Activation Fee | Reset Fee | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K EOD Trail | $1,500 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $299(Regular price $299; current public one-time price $29.9.)SAVENOW | $109 | $80 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $50K EOD TrailPopular | $3,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $349(Regular price $349; current public one-time price $34.9.)SAVENOW | $119 | $80 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $100K EOD TrailPopular | $6,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $599(Regular price $599; current public one-time price $59.9.)SAVENOW | $139 | $80 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K EOD Trail | $9,000 (6%) | 1 | 30 calendar days | $799(Regular price $799; current public one-time price $79.9.)SAVENOW | $159 | $80 | EOD Trailing$4,000 |
| Rule | Intraday Trail | EOD Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249✓ | $349 |
| Profit Target | $3,000✓ | $3,000✓ |
| Max Drawdown | $2,000✓ | $2,000✓ |
| DLL (Eval) | None✓ | $1,000 |
| DLL (Funded) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Consistency (Eval) | None✓ | None✓ |
| Consistency (Funded) | 50% max day | 50% max day |
| Profit Split | 100/0✓ | 100/0✓ |
| Activation Fee | $69✓ | $119 |
| Scaling | None✓ | None✓ |
| Max Payout | $3,000✓ | $3,000✓ |
| News Trading | Allowed✓ | Allowed✓ |
| Weekly |
| $500 |
| $2,000 |
| 5 days |
| 2-5 business days |
| $150K EOD | 100% | Weekly | $500 | $2,500 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $3,000 |
| $3,000 |
| $4,000 |
| $4,000 |
| $5,000 |
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Fee changes detected by our scraper
| Date | Tier | Field | Old | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 50K funded (50K Intraday PA) | One-Time Fee | $55 | $69 |
| May 4, 2026 | 50K funded (50K Intraday PA) | Activation Fee | $55 | $69 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $20 | $199 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $199 | $199 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $25 | $249 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $249 | $249 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $40 | $399 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $399 | $399 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $60 | $599 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $599 | $599 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $30 | $299 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $299 | $299 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $35 | $349 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $349 | $349 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $60 | $599 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $599 | $599 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | One-Time Fee | $80 | $799 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Regular Price | $799 | $799 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $89 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $69 | $69 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $119 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $139 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $109 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $119 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $139 |
| May 4, 2026 | Admin updated tier | Activation Fee | $55 | $159 |