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Apex Trader Funding
Founded 2021 · Austin, Texas, USA · Trustpilot 4.2 (20,491 reviews, checked 2026-08-04)
12 plans tracked, from $20. Independent data — no firm can pay to change it.
Payout confidence 3.0/5
Published payout speedNot clearly published
Track record5 years in operation
Trustpilot today4.2/5
Payout reputation in reviewsMixed reports
No independent audit of prop-firm payouts exists — this index uses only public, verifiable signals. How we score it.
What traders say AI summary · updated monthly · 2026-08-01
Apex Trader Funding maintains a solid Trustpilot score from one of the largest review bases among futures prop firms. Recent reviews credit the 2026 rules overhaul and automated payout system with faster, more predictable payouts, though a steady stream of critical reviews still cites delayed or denied payouts and unresponsive support during disputes.
What traders praise
- Discounted evaluation pricing remains a frequent reason traders cite for choosing Apex.
- The 2026 rules overhaul and automated payout system are widely credited with speeding up disbursements.
- Reviewers describe the evaluation targets as achievable and the rules as clearer than before.
Common complaints
- Some traders report payout requests held or delayed despite the automated review process.
- Denials citing risk rules the company says it removed remain a recurring complaint.
- Support is repeatedly described as slow or unresponsive once a payout dispute begins.
Written by AI from publicly reported review themes — not verified individual reviews, not financial advice. Check the Trustpilot page yourself.
All Apex Trader Funding plans
| Plan | Account size | Price today | Target | Max drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation — Intraday Trail (Apex 4.0) | $25,000 | $20 | $1,500 | $1,000 intraday | 100% |
| Evaluation — Intraday Trail (Apex 4.0) | $50,000 | $25 | $3,000 | $2,000 intraday | 100% |
| Evaluation — Intraday Trail (Apex 4.0) | $100,000 | $40 | $6,000 | $3,000 intraday | 100% |
| Evaluation — Intraday Trail (Apex 4.0) | $150,000 | $60 | $9,000 | $4,000 intraday | 100% |
| Evaluation — EOD Trail (Apex 4.0) | $25,000 | $39 | $1,500 | $1,000 EOD | 100% |
| Evaluation — EOD Trail (Apex 4.0) | $50,000 | $45 | $3,000 | $2,000 EOD | 100% |
| Evaluation — EOD Trail (Apex 4.0) | $100,000 | $59 | $6,000 | $3,000 EOD | 100% |
| Evaluation — EOD Trail (Apex 4.0) | $150,000 | $109 | $9,000 | $4,000 EOD | 100% |
| Legacy Full Evaluation (monthly, being phased out) | $75,000 | $187 | $4,250 | $2,750 intraday | 100% |
| Legacy Full Evaluation (monthly, being phased out) | $250,000 | $517 | $15,000 | $6,500 intraday | 100% |
| Legacy Full Evaluation (monthly, being phased out) | $300,000 | $657 | $20,000 | $7,500 intraday | 100% |
| Legacy 100K Static Evaluation (being phased out) | $100,000 | $137 | $2,000 | $625 static | 100% |
Prices re-checked weekly. Promotions rotate — always confirm on the firm's site.
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