FTMO
77/100
StrongApex Trader Funding
69/100
StrongFTMO scores 7.9 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
FTMO80% standard (90% after scaling plan)
Apex Trader Funding100% on first $25,000 lifetime profits, then 90/10
Max funded
FTMO$200,000
Apex Trader Funding$300,000 (up to 20 accounts simultaneously)
Payout cap
FTMONone
Apex Trader Funding$4,000/payout at step 6 on $100K EOD. Account closes after 6 payouts — new eval required.
Drawdown model
FTMOStatic (max 10% from initial balance)
Apex Trader FundingEOD Trailing — ratchets up with peak end-of-day balance, closed balance basis
Min trading days
FTMO4
Apex Trader Funding5 qualifying days per payout cycle (each day must hit minimum daily profit threshold)
Challenge fee
FTMOEUR 155–1,080
Apex Trader FundingOne-time: ~$399 eval + $139 PA activation ($538 total on $100K EOD). Frequent 70-90% discount periods.
Fee refundable
FTMOYes — refunded with first payout
Apex Trader FundingNo — one-time fee, not refunded on first payout
News trading
FTMORestricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
Apex Trader FundingAllowed — no restrictions on futures news trading
Platforms
FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Apex Trader FundingNinjaTrader, Tradovate (Rithmic-based)
Payout schedule
FTMOOn demand (min 14 days after first trade)
Apex Trader FundingOn demand after 5 qualifying days — 1-3 business days processing
| Specification | FTMO 77/100 Strong | Apex Trader Funding 69/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 100% on first $25,000 lifetime profits, then 90/10 |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $300,000 (up to 20 accounts simultaneously) |
| Payout cap | None | $4,000/payout at step 6 on $100K EOD. Account closes after 6 payouts — new eval required. |
| Drawdown model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | EOD Trailing — ratchets up with peak end-of-day balance, closed balance basis |
| Min trading days | 4 | 5 qualifying days per payout cycle (each day must hit minimum daily profit threshold) |
| Challenge fee | EUR 155–1,080 | One-time: ~$399 eval + $139 PA activation ($538 total on $100K EOD). Frequent 70-90% discount periods. |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | No — one-time fee, not refunded on first payout |
| News trading | Restricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) | Allowed — no restrictions on futures news trading |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | NinjaTrader, Tradovate (Rithmic-based) |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | On demand after 5 qualifying days — 1-3 business days processing |
| Visit FTMO | Visit Apex Trader Funding |
Which one fits?
- FTMO is best for forex traders in europe, asia, australia, or latam with at least 6 months of strategy experience who want the strongest payout record in the industry.
- Apex Trader Funding is best for cme futures intraday traders who can work within an eod trailing drawdown and want the cheapest entry to multiple funded accounts.
See the full FTMO review and Apex Trader Funding review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.