Apex Trader Funding vs FTMO

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: Apex Trader Funding offers a higher profit split at 100% compared to 80%. Apex Trader Funding has a lower entry cost starting from $147. FTMO gives more drawdown room at 10%. Apex Trader Funding pays out Twice monthly while FTMO pays out Bi-weekly.
Apex Trader Funding
FTMO
Profit Split
100%
80%
Max Drawdown
6%
10%
Daily Loss Limit
—
5%
Drawdown Type
Trailing
Static
Payout Frequency
Twice monthly
Bi-weekly
Cheapest Plan
$147
$155
Min Trading Days
7
4
Challenge Types
1-Step
2-Step
Account Sizes
$25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $300,000
$10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000
News Trading
Yes
No
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
Yes
Refundable Fee
No
Yes
Apex Trader Funding
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Choosing Between Apex Trader Funding and FTMO

Both Apex Trader Funding and FTMO are popular choices among prop traders, with FTMO established since 2015. Apex Trader Funding offers a higher profit split at 100% compared to 80%. Apex Trader Funding has a lower entry cost starting from $147. FTMO gives more drawdown room at 10%. Apex Trader Funding pays out Twice monthly while FTMO pays out Bi-weekly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costApex Trader Funding — Starts from $147
Highest profit splitApex Trader Funding — 100% profit split
More drawdown roomFTMO — 10% max drawdown
News tradersApex Trader Funding — Allows trading during high-impact news events

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apex Trader Funding or FTMO better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. Apex Trader Funding offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%). Apex Trader Funding has lower entry costs starting from $147. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or FTMO?
Apex Trader Funding offers a 100% profit split compared to 80% at the other firm. Apex Trader Funding also offers scaling to increase this over time.
Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or FTMO?
Apex Trader Funding has a lower starting price at $147, compared to $155 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Apex Trader Funding vs FTMO?
Apex Trader Funding allows 6% maximum drawdown (Trailing), while FTMO allows 10% (Static).

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