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4.2
CEO / FounderDarrell Martin
CountryUnited States
Founded2021
Age5 years
HighlightUp To 20 Funded Accounts
Profit split
Traders keep 100%Split 100/0
News trading
Allowed across all phases
Max funded
20 accounts
Account types
Evaluation

Trader reviews of Apex Trader Funding

Read 96 published reviews. The latest review was published .

Reviews come from traders and are moderated for authenticity and usefulness. Eligible reviewers may earn Smart Points, but rewards do not determine whether a review is published or how its rating is counted. How reviews and rewards work

C7.2/10
Based on 96 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
30
4
45
3
13
2
5
1
3
Category Averages
Customer Care
7.1/10C
Trading Rules
7.1/10C
User Experience
7.4/10C
Payout Process
7.1/10C
68% of 96 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,00096
$25,00020
$150,00018
$100,0009
Account Types
Intraday Trail85
EOD Trail58
1–10 of 96 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 4.8 out of 5
O
Omkar Hooli
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for apex

Review

My overall experience with Apex Trader Funding has been very positive. The evaluation process is well organized, and the trading rules are clearly explained, making it easy to understand the requirements. The platform performs reliably, and customer support has been responsive whenever assistance was needed. I also appreciate the flexibility of the account options and the opportunity to demonstrate trading skills in a structured environment. Overall, Apex Trader Funding provides a professional experience with transparent policies, making it a solid choice for traders seeking a reputable futures funding firm.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Strong Reputation

Good Pricing, Great Support, Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.6 out of 5
M
Mark
Intraday Trail $25,000Intraday Trail $100,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallAverage
C7.3/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

Legacy Apex was definitely better, since payouts were uncapped after 6, and there was much more chance to feel that you could "hit it REALLY big" just through scaling 20 Apex accounts. Now, they make you pass in 30 days or lose the evaluation. To me, this just encourages bad trading decisions. I much prefer firms that offer a one-time payment option (or even a monthly billing is preferred). Apex has always seemed like a firm that wanted traders to do well. However, they always have had too much gray area in their payouts in the past. I've had several payouts approved with them, and a few denied. I much prefer an objective set of payout rules (which is what they are now fortunately moving to with Apex 3.0). I wish they had better support, like an active Discord channel, and that they didn't close accounts after a certain number of payouts are taken (their new 3.0 policy). This firm changed the game in the past, but I feel that their newest update leaves a lot to be desired. Bring back monthly billing (or better yet, a one-time fee), and I might consider coming back.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

20000

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
PDF
PDF
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Strong Reputation, Account Scaling

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Confusing or Hidden Rules, Poor Support

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 4.3 out of 5
M
Mouneshwar Kalaikumar
Intraday Trail $100,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallGreat
B8.5/10

Review for apex

Review

I traded with Apex Trader Funding throughout 2024 and 2025, and overall I had a great experience with them. My favorite account was their $250K Intraday Plan. Being able to pass the evaluation in just one trading day made it an incredible value for the money, especially for experienced traders. Over the time I traded with Apex, I received around $12,000 in payouts, and the payout process was reliable. In my opinion, Apex is one of the best prop firms if your goal is to scale up with multiple accounts and manage larger amounts of capital. The only downside I experienced was with customer support. At one point, I was restricted from purchasing new evaluation accounts. When I reached out for clarification, the responses felt generic and automated, and it was difficult to get a clear explanation or speak with someone who could properly resolve the issue. Fortunately, that restriction has since been lifted. I'm planning to trade with Apex again, this time being extra careful to stay fully compliant with all of their rules and policies. Despite my support experience, I still believe Apex Trader Funding is one of the strongest choices for traders who want access to significant capital and the ability to scale across multiple funded accounts.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

12000

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Good Pricing, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Poor Support

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 2.4 out of 5
T
Thong Pham Van
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallNot Advised
F4.8/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

only had 1 payout with them, but trading rules are so hard!! intraday trail, activation fee are too much, very expensive, I think there are more prop firms out there worth trying than this! being honest

Trading
F
3.0/10
Support
F
4.0/10
UX
F
5.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Concerns

High Requirements

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts, Poor Support, Expensive

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.1 out of 5
T
Todd Cramer
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallBelow Average
D6.3/10

Review for apex

Review

I've only been paid out once by this firm, and will definitely try them out further down the road. The only thing I don't like about APEX is the activation fee. The new bundle addition has been great at getting evals at a cheap price, but then you have to activate them all individually and within 7 days. There seems to be a lot of other firms that have cheaper options right now and even with one day to pass other firms are starting to offer that as well. If their payout structure was more like the legacy accounts, their EOD plans would be gas.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

1500

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
PDF
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
D
6.0/10
UX
D
6.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.5 out of 5
A
Alexandre Almeida
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallExcellent
A9.0/10

Review for apex

Review

Apex Trader Funding 50K EOD account is one of the more practical and widely used options in the futures prop space after their major 4.0 overhaul in early 2026. It offers a cleaner rule set than the old model, genuine EOD trailing drawdown that many traders prefer, a 100% profit split on early payouts, and the ability to run multiple accounts. It is not perfect — the daily loss limit, consistency rule, payout ladder, and activation fee create real friction — but it remains a legitimate, high-volume firm that pays promptly.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Strong Reputation

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support

Concerns

Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
R
Rama Mahesh Toleti
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for apex

Review

Best advantage with Apex over all propfrims is allowing to trade with 20 accounts. I am trading with them last few years and overall great experience. Iam impressed with new EOD trailing accounts when compared to legacy accounts. No messy rules and no payouts denials.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Flexible Trading

Strong Reputation, Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.8 out of 5
C
Charles Shalhoub
EOD Trail $50,000Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallAverage
C7.5/10

Review for apex

Review

Apex is a great firm in that it allows you up to 20 accounts so if you were scaling a trading business this would be a great option.

Trading
D
6.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Strong Reputation

Concerns

High Requirements

Limited Instruments or Platform Options, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
D
Dominik Marko Miklec
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for apex

Review

Ever since the update, APEX has become a power house again. One of the biggest issues, though, are the rules. The scalability is second to no other firm in the game, though. The support has become pretty responsive, the dashboard looks awesome, the new rules are absolutely GOATed. The Payouts are pretty quickly approved but the actual payout takes a few days, every time - which is annoying. The EOD Trail accounts all have DLLs in place, which is a bit annoying for this type of firm, but hey...

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

14500

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.4 out of 5
S
Samuel Lebel
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallGreat
B8.8/10

Review for apex

Review

Apex Trader Funding has been an excellent choice for me as a futures trader. After trying several prop firms, this one stands out for its reliability, fairness, and trader-friendly approach. The evaluation process is clear and achievable. The rules are laid out transparently from the start — no hidden traps, no confusing fine print. The profit targets are realistic for a disciplined trader, and the trailing drawdown, once you understand it, gives you a fair path to getting funded. The frequent discounts on evaluations also make it very accessible to get started. The platform performance has been solid. Order execution stays fast and dependable even during volatile sessions, and I haven't dealt with the technical problems that held me back elsewhere. That consistency matters a lot when you're trading live. Payouts are where Apex really earns its reputation. Withdrawals are processed reliably and on schedule, with clear rules on how and when you can take profits. When you meet the requirements, you get paid — and that trust is exactly what every serious trader is looking for. The support team is responsive and helpful. My questions were always answered clearly and within a reasonable timeframe, which makes the whole experience smoother. The value for money is excellent, especially with their regular promotions. You can tell the firm genuinely wants its traders to succeed rather than trying to trip them up. I recommend Apex Trader Funding without hesitation to any serious trader looking for a trustworthy, transparent, and professional prop firm. They deliver on what they promise.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Flexible Trading, Account Scaling

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Profit Target / Drawdown
$1,500 / $1,000
Drawdown Type
EOD
Daily Loss Limit
$500
Max Contract Size
4
News Trading
Allowed
Minimum Days to Pass
1 days
Minimum Days for Payout
5 days

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