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Rules compiled June 2026, being re-verified. Always confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.
| Size | Eval Fee (Base) | PA Fee | Daily Loss Limit | Max Drawdown | Profit Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $167 (~$17 with promo) | $99 | $500 | $1,500 | $1,250 |
| $50,000 | $207 (~$21 with promo) | $99 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | ~$250 (~$25 with promo) | $99 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| $150,000 | ~$300 (~$30 with promo) | $99 | $2,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Profit target | 5% of account size |
| Min trading days | None — pass as soon as target is hit |
| Consistency rule | None during evaluation |
| Daily loss limit (DLL) | Yes — hitting it pauses trading for the day (account stays active) |
| Fail condition | Balance touches EOD threshold at any time |
| Drawdown calculation | Calculated once at 4:59 PM ET; locks when threshold = starting balance + max drawdown + $100 |
| Time limit | 30 calendar days from purchase |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drawdown calculation | Real-time, includes unrealized P&L |
| Daily loss limit | None — risk governed entirely by trailing threshold |
| Fail condition | Balance touches threshold at any moment (stricter than EOD) |
| No hedging | Cannot hedge two evals against each other |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Direction | One direction only (long OR short) — no simultaneous hedging |
| News hedging | Prohibited during news events |
| Daily close | All positions must close by 4:59 PM ET — no overnight holds |
| Unrealized P&L | Open unrealized losses cannot exceed 30% of start-of-day profit balance |
| Stop losses | Required on all trades — cannot exceed 5x profit target amount |
| Automation | Fully automated bots prohibited. Semi-automated OK if actively monitored. |
| Copy trading | Prohibited between accounts |
| Dollar-cost averaging | Prohibited on losing positions |
| Day | P&L | Running Total | Consistency % | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | +$500 | $500 | 100% | Not payable |
| Day 2 | +$300 | $800 | 62.5% | Not payable |
| Day 3 | +$250 | $1,050 | 47.6% | ✓ Payable |
| Day | P&L | Running Total | Consistency % | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | +$228 | $228 | 100% | Not payable |
| Day 2 | +$127 | $355 | 64.2% | Not payable |
| Day 3 | -$150 | $205 | 111% | Not payable — got worse |
| Day 4 | +$107 | $312 | 73.1% | Getting better |
| Day 5 | +$200 | $512 | 44.5% | ✓ Payable |
| Account Size | Approx First Payout Cap | Buffer Required |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | ~$1,500 | $1,600 ($1,500 drawdown + $100) |
| $50,000 | ~$2,500 | $2,600 |
| $100,000 | ~$5,000 | $5,100 |
| Cumulative Profit | Trader Keeps |
|---|---|
| First $25,000 | 100% |
| Above $25,000 | 90% (Apex keeps 10%) |
| Step | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Apex review after submission | ~2 business days |
| Funds sent after approval | 3–4 business days |
| Bank/Plane processing | 3–7 business days |
| Total (typical) | 5–11 business days |
US traders: ACH direct deposit | International: Plane payment platform | Processor: Deel (automated as of 4.0)
International first payout note: After your first payout is approved, Plane sends you an email invitation to link your bank account. This setup adds 2–4 extra days before funds can be sent. Check spam/junk if you don't see it. Subsequent payouts process faster since your bank is already linked.
| Removed | Added/Changed |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription fees | One-time eval fee (no recurring) |
| MAE (Max Adverse Excursion) rule | 50% consistency rule (was 30%) |
| 5:1 risk-reward requirement | Stricter automation monitoring |
| 7-day minimum trading period | Hedging during news = prohibited |
| Manual payout review | Deel automated processing (faster) |
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Help Center | apextraderfunding.com/help-center/ |
| Support Portal | support.apextraderfunding.com |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 1-855-273-9873 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM CST (24/7 help desk) |
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