An Apex Trader Funding Performance Account pays 100% of each approved payout, but each account allows six payouts at capped amounts and then closes. On a $50K account the most you can ever withdraw is $13,000 on EOD or $14,500 on Intraday. You need at least 5 qualifying days per payout, and your best day must stay under 50% of your profit since the last payout. Below is what that means in dollars, what it costs to get there, and when the money arrives. Figures were read from Apex's site on 6 Nov 2026 and apply to accounts on the rules Apex introduced on 1 March 2026.
- Payout split
- 100%
- Payouts per account
- 6, then it closes
- Minimum request
- $500
- Days per payout
- 5 qualifying days
- Consistency
- Best day under 50%
- Activation fee
- $0 to $159, one time
- Typical arrival
- 5 to 11 business days
How much can one Apex account pay out?
Between $6,000 and $21,500 in total, depending on size and drawdown type. Apex sets a separate cap for each of the six payouts and states the limit holds "regardless of the total profit generated in the account". Add the caps together and you get a lifetime ceiling that Apex's tables imply but don't print.
EOD accounts
| Payout | 25K | 50K | 100K | 150K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| #2 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| #3 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| #4 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| #5 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| #6 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Ceiling | $6,000 | $13,000 | $18,000 | $20,500 |
Intraday accounts
| Payout | 25K | 50K | 100K | 150K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| #2 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| #3 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| #4 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| #5 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| #6 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Ceiling | $6,000 | $14,500 | $18,500 | $21,500 |
Caps from Apex's EOD and Intraday payout pages, read 6 Nov 2026. Ceiling is our sum.
EOD plans cost more than Intraday at every size, yet from 50K up their ceiling is lower. Moving from 100K to 150K adds only $2,500 to $3,000 of ceiling, while the Standard list price rises by $400 on Intraday and $1,000 on EOD.
A small request also costs you. Each approved payout uses up one numbered slot, whatever its size. Six $500 requests on a 150K account would close it after $3,000. Taking $1,000 from a slot capped at $1,500 lowers your ceiling by $500 for good.
What must be true before you can request?
Three tests at once: 5 qualifying days, a balance at or above the minimum, and a best day under 50%. The minimum balance already includes the safety net and the $500 minimum request. A qualifying day is one that makes at least the minimum daily profit for your account. The days don't have to be consecutive and there is no deadline for completing them.
| Account | Daily min, EOD | Daily min, Intraday | Safety net | Min balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $100 | $100 | $26,100 | $26,600 |
| 50K | $250 | $200 | $52,100 | $52,600 |
| 100K | $300 | $250 | $103,100 | $103,600 |
| 150K | $350 | $300 | $154,100 | $154,600 |
Figures from Apex's payout pages, read 6 Nov 2026. Here is the profit those balances imply, by our arithmetic from the safety net and the first-payout cap.
| Account | Profit for a $500 request | Profit for the full first cap |
|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,600 | $2,100 |
| 50K | $2,600 | $3,600 |
| 100K | $3,600 | $5,100 |
| 150K | $4,600 | $6,600 |
Apex's payout method page still says you need eight trading days, five of them at $50 or more. That doesn't match the two payout pages above or the "5 Trading Days" on the homepage product selector, so we've used five. Apex says your dashboard's Account Details page shows all the eligibility criteria for your own account, so check there before relying on either page.
Why part of your profit never leaves the account
Only profit above the safety net can be withdrawn, and the safety net lasts for the life of the account. It equals the starting balance plus the maximum drawdown plus $100, so on a 50K account the first $2,100 of profit stays in the account. Apex's payout pages describe no way to withdraw it, and the account closes after payout six.
The buffer protects the account. The drawdown threshold stops rising at the starting balance plus $100, which is $50,100 on a 50K, so a balance at the $52,100 safety net still has the full $2,000 of drawdown room after a payout.
The 100% split applies to approved payouts only. This table assumes you take every cap in full and earn nothing extra.
| Account | Max withdrawal | Stays in | Profit needed | Share paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K, both | $6,000 | $1,100 | $7,100 | 84.5% |
| 50K EOD | $13,000 | $2,100 | $15,100 | 86.1% |
| 50K Intraday | $14,500 | $2,100 | $16,600 | 87.3% |
| 100K EOD | $18,000 | $3,100 | $21,100 | 85.3% |
| 100K Intraday | $18,500 | $3,100 | $21,600 | 85.6% |
| 150K EOD | $20,500 | $4,100 | $24,600 | 83.3% |
| 150K Intraday | $21,500 | $4,100 | $25,600 | 84.0% |
Our calculation from Apex's published caps and safety nets, 6 Nov 2026. Any profit beyond these totals is also left behind when the account closes.
After payout six, another account means passing another evaluation. Apex also describes a possible invitation to a live account, but it promises none.
A $50K EOD first payout, day by day
With these illustrative results, the trader is eligible for $1,000 on day 7 and for the full $1,500 on day 8. The trades are invented to show the mechanics. The thresholds are Apex's.
Illustrative 50K EOD Performance Account
| Day | Result | Balance | Qualifying | Best ÷ net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +$700 | $50,700 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | +$600 | $51,300 | 2 | 53.8% |
| 3 | -$300 | $51,000 | 2 | 70% |
| 4 | +$800 | $51,800 | 3 | 44.4% |
| 5 | +$150 | $51,950 | 3 | 41.0% |
| 6 | +$650 | $52,600 | 4 | 30.8% |
| 7 | +$500 | $53,100 | 5 | 25.8% |
| 8 | +$500 | $53,600 | 6 | 22.2% |
- Day 5 makes money but misses the $250 floor, so it doesn't count.
- Day 6 reaches the $52,600 minimum balance, but only 4 days qualify.
- Day 7 clears every test. $53,100 minus the $52,100 safety net leaves $1,000 available.
- Day 8 raises that to $1,500, the cap for payout #1. Requesting then avoids wasting $500 of the slot.
- After the payout the balance is $52,100 and the threshold is fixed at $50,100. Consistency resets and payout #2 needs 5 new qualifying days.
A payout can also cut your size. Apex sets your contract limit and Daily Loss Limit from the prior session's closing balance. At $53,600 this account is on Level 3, with 4 contracts and a $2,000 daily limit. Back at $52,100, its profit range falls to Level 2, with 3 contracts and a $1,000 daily limit. Plan your size for the lower tier once the money leaves the balance. You can test your own figures on our trailing drawdown calculator.
How the 50% consistency rule works
Divide your largest profitable day by your net profit since the last approved payout. The result must be below 50%. Missing it doesn't fail the account. The request option stays hidden until the figure comes back in line.
Your largest profitable trading day must represent less than 50% of your net profit since your last payout request, or since account inception if no payout has been made.
Apex Trader Funding, 50% Consistency Requirement
Net profit is what makes this tighter than it first looks, because losing days shrink the denominator. Apex's own example is a $1,000 day followed by a $200 loss, which gives 125%.
The rule bites hardest right after a big day. Say the 50K account above is back at $52,100 and its next session makes $1,800. It now needs more than $3,600 of net profit since that payout, even though payout #2 is capped at $1,500. Any amount above the cap stays in the balance for later payouts, so the profit isn't lost. You just wait longer, unless it is payout #6, when the excess is lost.
Apex's text says "less than 50%", while the sample table on the same page marks exactly 50% as met. Aim to clear it by a few dollars. Our profit consistency calculator does the sum for you.
What Apex costs: activation fee or none?
You pay once for the evaluation and, on a Standard plan, once more to activate the Performance Account. No Activation Fee plans charge more upfront and $0 on passing. Neither plan bills monthly, and there are no resets, so each new attempt is a new purchase. That last point decides which plan is cheaper.
At list prices, Standard wins on all eight plans, even if you pass first time. With the 90% coupon Apex was advertising on evaluations when we read its site on 6 Nov 2026, the answer flips: No Activation Fee becomes cheaper for a first-attempt pass on all eight. The banner names evaluations only, so we've kept the activation fee at full price.
At list price
| Plan | Standard | Activation fee | Standard total | No fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K Intraday | $167 | $89 | $256 | $690 |
| 50K Intraday | $249 | $99 | $348 | $799 |
| 100K Intraday | $790 | $129 | $919 | $999 |
| 150K Intraday | $1,190 | $149 | $1,339 | $1,890 |
| 25K EOD | $490 | $109 | $599 | $1,090 |
| 50K EOD | $590 | $129 | $719 | $1,190 |
| 100K EOD | $1,190 | $139 | $1,329 | $1,590 |
| 150K EOD | $2,190 | $159 | $2,349 | $2,490 |
At 90% off, activation fee unchanged
| Plan | Standard | No fee | No fee cheaper within |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25K Intraday | $16.70 | $69 | 1 attempt |
| 50K Intraday | $24.90 | $79.90 | 1 attempt |
| 100K Intraday | $79 | $99.90 | 6 attempts |
| 150K Intraday | $119 | $189 | 2 attempts |
| 25K EOD | $49 | $109 | 1 attempt |
| 50K EOD | $59 | $119 | 2 attempts |
| 100K EOD | $119 | $159 | 3 attempts |
| 150K EOD | $219 | $249 | 5 attempts |
Evaluation prices and activation fees from the product selector on Apex's homepage, read 6 Nov 2026. Totals and the last column are our calculations.
Check it yourself on a 50K Intraday at 90% off
- Pass first time: Standard is $24.90 + $99 = $123.90. No fee is $79.90.
- Pass on the second attempt: Standard is $49.80 + $99 = $148.80. No fee is $159.80.
- The general formula: divide the activation fee by the price gap between the two plans. $99 ÷ $55 = 1.8 attempts.
Discounts change, so rerun that formula with the checkout price on the day you buy. At the discounted prices, the no-fee advantage on 25K and 50K is gone by the third attempt. On 100K Intraday it lasts through six. Our challenge ROI calculator can run your own pass assumptions, and current offers lists the deals we track.
The activation deadline applies to both plans. You have 7 days from the moment the evaluation is marked Passed, which happens after market close, not when you hit the target. Apex's example puts the last moment at 6 PM ET on day 7. It can't be extended, and if you miss it you need to pass again. A No Activation Fee plan still has to be activated in that window, at $0.
How fast does Apex pay after a request?
Apex says most traders receive funds within 5 to 11 business days. Add the qualifying days, and first money arrives roughly 2 to 3 weeks after passing at the earliest.
- Pass and activate. A pass needs at least one trading day. Activating takes a one-time payment, and account creation can take up to 6 hours.
- Earn 5 qualifying days. The fastest case is one trading week. If you pass on a Monday, trade Tuesday through the following Monday.
- Request from the dashboard. Set up your payout method first. Trading can continue while the request is pending.
- Apex reviews it. Apex states this takes up to 2 business days.
- Funds are sent. Apex sends them within 3 to 4 business days of approval, by ACH in the US and through Plane elsewhere. International traders get a Plane invitation by email after their first approval.
- Your bank posts it. Apex allows up to 7 more business days after the dashboard shows PAID before you contact your bank or Plane.
Our timing assumes no holidays: a Monday pass and a request the next Monday, then 5 to 11 business days, lands 14 to 22 days after passing. A full ladder takes at least 30 qualifying days, or about six weeks of trading, and only if every day qualifies.
What can block a payout or close the account?
Four rules can stop a trader who otherwise meets the requirements. Apex's homepage advertises "No Payout Denials" and no video or chart reviews, while its help pages describe one automatic denial, based on balance.
Balance after requesting
If your balance falls below the minimum after you submit, the request is denied automatically. On a 50K that line is $52,600. The account stays open and you can request again later. Apex advises trading as if the money has already left.
Open positions on Tradovate
Tradovate accounts get a real-time check at the moment of request. The current balance must meet the minimum and no positions may be open. Apex says this applies to Tradovate only.
Inactivity
You need 2 days of $50 or more net profit in every rolling 30 days. Apex sends notices at days 15 and 20. Closure at day 30 is permanent and forfeits any accumulated payout eligibility.
The drawdown threshold
Touching it at any moment closes the account for good, because Apex enforces it in real time. A new account means a new evaluation and, on a Standard plan, a new activation fee. Hitting the Daily Loss Limit is milder: it flattens you and pauses trading until the next session.
Do these rules apply to legacy accounts?
No. Accounts bought before 1 March 2026 stay on their old rules and their own payout structure, and can't be converted. As of 6 Nov 2026 Apex is also selling promotional legacy evaluations for a limited time. These are a separate program, so check which product you're buying before relying on the numbers above. Some older guides describe the legacy rules, which is why you will still see figures that no longer match. The new accounts have no consistency rule during the evaluation, no MAE rule and no 5:1 risk-reward rule.
Apex payout questions
What is the minimum payout at Apex Trader Funding?
$500 per request on every account size. Your balance must also reach the minimum for your size, which is $52,600 on a 50K.
How much is the Apex activation fee on a 50K account?
$99 on 50K Intraday and $129 on 50K EOD, paid once. No Activation Fee plans charge $0 on passing. Figures read 6 Nov 2026.
What is the maximum payout on an Apex 150K account?
The largest single payout is $5,000, on payout #6. The total across six payouts is $20,500 on EOD and $21,500 on Intraday.
What is the 30% rule at Apex?
It is a legacy rule. The Legacy 30% Negative P&L Rule (MAE) limited losses on open trades. Apex's current accounts advertise no MAE rule and use a 50% consistency rule at the payout stage.
Is the Performance Account live?
No. Apex describes it as a Simulated Funded account.
Does Apex send tax forms?
Apex says US taxpayers who received payouts get a Form 1099-NEC, usually toward the end of January. Those who declared non-US status do not get one and report under their own country's rules. This is general information, not tax or financial advice.
Sources
- Apex homepage and product selector
- EOD Payouts
- Intraday Trailing Drawdown Payouts
- 50% Consistency Requirement
- PA Activation Process and Deadline
- No Activation Fee Evaluations
- Payout Method Information
- How to Request a Payout
- Scaling Levels (PA) Explained
- Inactivity Policy
- EOD Drawdown Explained
- Legacy Products Overview
- 1099 Forms and Tax Information
