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Apex Trader Funding: SmartPropFirm 7.4 out of 10, from 117 verified reviews, grade C
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 117 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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C7.4/10
Based on 117 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
38
4
56
3
15
2
5
1
3
Category Averages
Customer Care
7.3/10C
Trading Rules
7.2/10C
User Experience
7.6/10C
Payout Process
7.3/10C
72% of 117 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,000114
$25,00023
$150,00020
$100,00010
Account Types
Intraday Trail104
EOD Trail63
11–20 of 117 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 5.0 out of 5
vivaancapital2025_xxku
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for apex

Review

One of the most reliable firms to trade with and possibly one of the highest paid out firms in entire industry

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

Strong Reputation

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Account Scaling

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
aarushpatel55823_3rmi
Intraday Trail $25,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for apex

Review

My overall experience with Apex has been positive. The evaluation process is straightforward, the trading rules are clearly outlined, and the platform provides a good environment for traders to develop discipline and consistency. I appreciate the different account options and the overall structure of the program. Customer support has also been useful when I needed clarification. Overall, Apex has provided me with a solid prop trading experience and a good opportunity to work on my risk management and trading skills.

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

Fair & Transparent Rules

Great Support, Strong Reputation, Good Pricing

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.0 out of 5
hemchandrashinde_kc9i
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallGreat
B8.0/10

Review for apex

Review

They were good with their Legacy accounts which they are bringing it back for limited time period. They should improve or bring some changes to their Live program.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.3 out of 5
Dominik
EOD Trail $50,000Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallBelow Average
D6.5/10

Review for apex

Review

Very tricky firm in terms of managing your own expenses. Intraday plans seem good and cheap, but for new traders, they are a trap. But the ROI is awesome

Trading
D
6.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Great Support

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 2.8 out of 5
agustindivincenzo1996_lgi5
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallNot Advised
F5.5/10

Review for apex

Review

I worked with Apex in the past because I honestly thought it was one of the best options, but that was a year or two ago. Nowadays, at the end of 2026, I think there are a lot of other options out there, much better ones, that could be worth betting on. That said, I still keep in mind that Apex has a big advantage compared to all the other companies, and that's letting you replicate trades and hold a maximum number of accounts. I think that's its biggest strength, but honestly, if you asked me to choose, it's not in my top five today the way it was two years ago. Either way, I do plan to work with them again at some point — they're always one of the solid options I'll bet on.

Trading
F
3.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
D
6.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Concerns

Strict Trading Rules

High Requirements, Poor Support, Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
mr.james.chilman
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for apex

Review

### Honest Review Been using Apex Trader Funding and overall I’ve had a really good experience. The evaluations are straightforward, the pricing is competitive when the promotions are running, and I like the flexibility of being able to trade multiple accounts. Their support has also been helpful whenever I’ve had questions. The main downside for me is the payout process. Payouts can take longer than I’d like once they’ve been approved, especially compared with some other firms. There’s also a lot of rules to understand, so you definitely need to know exactly what you’re signing up for. That said, if you follow the rules and manage your risk properly, I’ve had a positive experience with Apex and would use them again. Good firm, good opportunity, but I’d like to see faster and more consistent payouts.

Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling

Concerns

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.5 out of 5
drao9033
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.0/10

Review for apex

Review

I've been really impressed with the changes Apex has made. The rules are so much more straightforward now compared to before it's a lot easier to trade with confidence when you're not second-guessing whether you're about to break some rule. On top of that, they still let you scale to more accounts than anyone else in the space, which is huge if you're trying to build real size as a trader. The one thing I'd love to see improved is payout speed. If they can tighten that up, this would honestly be one of the best prop firms out there, hands down.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

1500

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

Account Scaling

Good Pricing, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.0 out of 5
kuluisking
Intraday Trail $150,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallGreat
B8.0/10

Review for apex

Review

I passed my fist ever eval it was a 300k intraday trail account on the smart prop firm website i can't see that account anymore. I like apex trader funding cause they are in this industry for so long and have paid 832M. I was really skeptical about their reviews on trustpilot but with the apex 2.0 now i might be sure that everyone will be paid. The only thing i don't like is the intraday trailing accounts but now they even give the options between the intraday and EOD trail. Overall, Apex Trader Funding is a strong option for disciplined futures traders who understand the rules and manage risk carefully. I would rate it 7.5/10 based on affordability, flexibility, reputation, and overall value, while keeping payout procedures and drawdown rules in mind.

Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

Concerns

High Requirements

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
nikolas trowell
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

Was my first prop firm and my first payout the rules weren't as clear as id like them to be. I ended up losing the account after i had a 20k buffer.... when i lost 8k i didnt see and clear rules on why when i was still well above buffer .... i like that fact that u can have 20 accounts but honestly there are bettwr firms out there .... waiting for the day other firms have 20 accounts ... other than that if u follow the rules they will pay u out ... my only concern is it seems like they have hidden rules at times

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

2000

Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Good Pricing, Account Scaling

Concerns

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Expensive

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.6 out of 5
Kevin Gbadegbegnon
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallAverage
C7.3/10

Review for apex

Review

Apex is great if you want to scale your capital for experienced users. For beginners, the evaluation being really cheap, is a low entry barrier that can be beneficial, it's a playground with decent rules to follow. It can help to stay consistent in the trading phase. They don't have the best reputation for payouts, a lot of denial & drama around this firm. Nevertheless, if you follow the rules, you should be fine

Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Expensive

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Features

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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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