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| Feature |
Apex Trader Funding
Up to 90% OFF evals |
|---|---|
| Eval Type | 1-Step (Apex 4.0 - one-time fee, 30-day access) |
| Cheapest Eval | $25K Intraday @ $199 one-time |
| $100K Eval Cost | $399 one-time |
| Drawdown Type | EOD Trailing (updates at close) OR Intraday Trailing (real-time). Choose at purchase. |
| Daily Loss Limit | None |
| Min Trading Days | 0 |
| Consistency Rule | 50% on PA payouts only. No single day > 50% of total profit since last payout. |
| Payout Split | 100% (no revenue share). After $25K cumulative: 90/10. |
| Payout Frequency | After 5 qualifying days + 8 total traded days. Max 2 payouts/month. Max 6 payouts per PA lifetime. |
| Reset Cost | No resets under 4.0. Must purchase new eval. |
| Activation Fee | $99 (EOD) / $79 (Intraday) |
| News Trading | Allowed |
| Copy Trading | Allowed |
| Automated Trading | Not Allowed |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, WealthCharts, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap, MotiveWave |
| Watch Out For | Automated trading/bots PROHIBITED. PA has $85-105/mo fee. Max 6 payouts then PA closes permanently. No resets under 4.0. 30-day eval window (fail or expire = buy new). Inactivity rule: 2 days with $50+ profit per 30 days or PA closes. |
| Best For | Manual traders who want cheap evals with forgiving EOD drawdown. Great for running multiple accounts (up to 20 PAs). Best payout split in the industry. |