Apex Trader Funding

Apex Trader Funding

Apex Trader Funding is, by virtually every measure, the biggest name in futures prop trading right now. Founded in 2021 by Darrell Martin — a trader, educator, and self-described rancher from Austin, Texas — Apex was built out of genuine frustration with the options that existed at the time. Martin had traded with other funding firms, maxed out at artificial caps, and decided to build something with no ceiling.

The numbers that followed are hard to argue with: over $378 million paid out to traders, 2.7 million monthly website visitors, 15,000+ Trustpilot reviews, and operations in more than 150 countries. Apex lets traders hold up to 20 funded accounts simultaneously, keeps 100% of your first $25,000 in profits (then 90/10 after that), and offers account sizes ranging from $25,000 all the way up to $300,000.

But size and hype aren’t the same thing, and Apex is worth approaching with eyes open. Their trailing drawdown during evaluation catches a lot of traders off guard, and the 30% consistency rule can block payouts if your P&L is uneven across trading days. It’s also worth noting that funded accounts carry a monthly fee — so even after you’ve proven yourself, the meter keeps running.

That said, for traders who understand the rules and trade within them, Apex delivers on its promises. The community is real, the payouts happen, and the platform is stable. It’s earned its position at the top of the market — just know what you’re getting into before you start.