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4.3
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 78 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

C7.0/10
Based on 78 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
21
4
37
3
12
2
5
1
3
Category Averages
Customer Care
6.8/10D
Trading Rules
6.9/10D
User Experience
7.2/10C
Payout Process
6.9/10D
63% of 78 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,00077
$25,00019
$150,00016
$100,0007
Account Types
Intraday Trail76
EOD Trail43
41–50 of 78 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 3.1 out of 5
G
Giuseppe
EOD Trail $150,000EOD 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

Apex did a come back with the EOD accounts BUT it’s still too much behind other competitors. First payout approved fast but it takes many days to actually hit the account. Evals keep trailing 2000 loss even after you over the first 2000 (for example if you get to 52500 on a 50k eval and than hit 50500 you will actually lose account whilst other firm stop at 50100) and also you have to have a 50% max profitable day and +ve balance every payout cycle. Be careful about these rules. Also the shady live situation with people waiting over 2 months for it and no known deadline.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

5500

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

Good Pricing

Concerns

Confusing or Hidden Rules

High Requirements

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
R
Ruben Garcia
Intraday 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

Good firm to scale accounts, like the new rules with no denials, payout process take some time but you will receive the money thats what we want

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

3500

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
B
8.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.3 out of 5
P
Piotr Kornacki
EOD Trail $150,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallGreat
B8.5/10

Review for apex

Review

Unbeatable promotions and powerful multi-account scaling. Apex Trader Funding is the ultimate choice if you want to run multiple accounts simultaneously using a trade copier. Their frequent 80-90% discounts make entering the evaluation process incredibly cheap. With the launch of the new 4.0 model, getting rid of monthly recurring fees and restrictive rules like MAE or the 5:1 RR ratio is a massive upgrade for retail traders. Payouts are highly automated now. Just make sure to strictly follow the 50% consistency rule on performance accounts, and Apex will be a very profitable partner for your futures trading.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

5000

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

Good Pricing

Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.0 out of 5
L
Lars
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallBelow Average
D6.0/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

It was a very good firm back in the days … sadly with the 20 accounts they also denied many payouts and had tough rules. They tried to change, but the new rules are even more strict and not even that easy. I would not try them out anymore because of the vague rules and payout denials. Better firms to try!

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

4000

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
F
5.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
D
6.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Concerns

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts, Poor Support, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 0.8 out of 5
H
Henk Zevenhuizen
Intraday Trail $50,000Intraday Trail $25,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallNot Advised
F1.5/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

My experience with Apex Trader Funding has been incredibly frustrating, and I strongly advise traders to look elsewhere. The overall user experience is poor, and the platform constantly feels like it is built to make you fail rather than succeed. It is an incredibly stressful environment for anyone trying to trade professionally, as you feel like the company is actively rooting against your success. The core issue starts with their rules, particularly the live trailing drawdown. This mechanic tracks your peak profit in real-time, meaning even if a trade pulls back slightly before you close it, your drawdown limit tightens. This makes it exceptionally difficult to maintain an account during normal market volatility. To make matters worse, Apex is notorious for constant rule changes, moving the goalposts on traders without fair warning or transparency, leaving you to guess what is currently allowed. Navigating their payout process is absolute hell. The only real pro to this platform is that they usually honor the very first payout and offer an attractive 100% payout split initially. However, securing any subsequent money is a total nightmare. They issue payout denials for seemingly random reasons, hiding behind vague clauses. Even when a payout is finally approved, the processing times are ridiculously slow, and it can easily take more than two weeks for the money to actually hit your bank account. If you encounter any issues with your account or a denied payout, do not expect any help from their customer care. The customer support is notoriously bad, with response times sometimes stretching out for more than a week just to get a generic reply. You are left completely in the dark while your capital hangs in limbo. Between the moving goalposts, the stressful drawdown mechanics, the delayed money, and the terrible support, the high payout split is simply not worth the massive headache.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

44000

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
F
3.0/10
Support
F
1.0/10
UX
F
1.0/10
Payout
F
1.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Confusing or Hidden Rules, Poor Support, High Requirements, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.3 out of 5
R
R R
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallBelow Average
D6.5/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

I wasn’t a fan of the dashboard layout, as I found it less intuitive than some other firms. The intraday trailing drawdown was also my biggest drawback since it can feel restrictive and may not fit every trading style. Other than that, my experience was fairly neutral. Everything worked as expected, and I didn’t run into any major issues. It gets the job done, but there are a few areas that could be improved.

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

No standout highlights reported

Concerns

Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 1.6 out of 5
A
Adrian
Intraday Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallNot Advised
F3.3/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

terrible firm. haven't traded the "new" apex since I got banned for withdrawing too many payouts. Many hidden rules and denied me of over 6k in payouts, don't recommend at all. When I was not getting denied it was smooth though.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

$11,000

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
F
2.0/10
Support
F
3.0/10
UX
F
2.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Confusing or Hidden Rules, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
R
Roshen Mohamed
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for apex

Review

Apex has been here for a while and I love there new redesign with the EOD of accounts this is what really made me buy these accounts not really a big fan of intraday so when I saw EOD for as low as 45 ish cdn I did not hesitate great firm wish tradesea was on there but other then that love apex

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

Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
D
Dawson Winston
Intraday Trail $150,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for apex

Review

I used to use Apex back when they didn't have the best rules, but they have stepped up there game now with the eod drawdown accounts and allowing 20 accounts max allocation overall my experience with the intraday drawdown wasn't good because it doesn't fit my trading style the firm is still solid if you want to scale capital by a lot.

Trading
D
6.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Flexible Trading, Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 2.8 out of 5
J
Jack Yao
EOD Trail $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallNot Advised
F5.5/10

Not recommended for apex

Review

I've only tried a few 50k EOD accounts due to Apex having DLL limits. For 50k accounts, the DLL is $1,000 . I havent received a payout from them yet and i do not plan on buying more accounts with them. I've seen and heard all the horror stories of Apex denying putout or sending people to live after 1 payout. At the moment, their live program sounds like a scam with all the delays and low starting balance.

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

Account Scaling

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Poor Support, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't 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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