We archive every public proof of Apex payout we can find. We disclose how we verify them. We say what Apex does well, and what it doesn't.
We archive every public proof of Apex payout we find on Reddit, X, and Discord. Sources are linked. The data is below.
| Date | Trader | Account | Source | Amount | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28 | @nq_trader_88 | $50K | $4,820 | View → | |
| Apr 27 | @scalper_jen | $100K | X | $9,250 | View → |
| Apr 26 | @futures_mike | $50K | Discord | $3,400 | View → |
| Apr 25 | @es_swing_dan | $150K | $12,180 | View → | |
| Apr 24 | @gc_grinder | $50K | X | $2,940 | View → |
| Apr 23 | @cl_breakout | $100K | $7,610 | View → | |
| Apr 22 | @nq_morning_run | $50K | Discord | $5,120 | View → |
| Apr 21 | @swing_systems | $200K | X | $14,420 | View → |
Each proof is logged with its original source URL and screenshot. We never publish a payout we can’t verify. The full archive is available below.
Two cuts of the same archive. Where the capital concentrates on the left, and how reliably the wires actually clear on the right. Both pulled from 247 verified payouts collected since August 2025.
The $50K tier dominates because it's the cheapest size with meaningful contract limits. The two largest accounts combined ($100K + $150K) make up barely a fifth of the archive.
76% of all archived payouts land inside the window Apex publicly commits to. Cases beyond 15 days are rare and almost always tied to documentation issues on the trader side.
| Date ↓ | Trader | Account | Source | Amount | Proof |
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Six firms compared on what actually moves a trader's bottom line. The blue dot marks the best value in each row. We update the table when a firm changes its terms.
Three forces and three friction points, drawn from 247 verified payouts and 600+ user reports collected from public forums. We update this section quarterly.
Median 8 days from request to wire. 76% of all archived payouts arrive in the 5–10 day window Apex commits to. We've documented exactly 12 cases of payouts beyond 15 days, all tied to documentation issues from the trader's side.
From archive · N=247 · Aug 2025 → Apr 2026Every approved payout is split 100/0 in favour of the trader. No tier-based cut, no monthly subscription siphoning the take after funding. Once the safety net is cleared and the consistency rule is met, the full amount lands in the wire.
Industry comparison · 6 firms · See compare table aboveApex runs aggressive promos on a near-monthly cadence — typically 50% to 90% off evaluation cost. A $50K Intraday eval can drop from $249 to roughly $25. Discounts are applied at checkout via coupon code (the most common right now is ONKAGNVZ). We've never documented a hidden upcharge or bait-and-switch.
Tracked promos · 14 cycles · Last 12 monthsApex uses a trailing threshold drawdown, not an end-of-day static. Hit a $2K profit then drift back, and your buffer follows you up. Most blown PA accounts in our archive trace back to a misunderstanding of this rule, not to bad trades.
Forum mentions · ~340 · Reddit + Discord, 90dAt each payout request, no single trading day since your last payout may exceed 50% of your total profit (relaxed from 30% in March 2026). Sounds reasonable. In practice, one big day early in the cycle can lock you out of withdrawal until you grind enough small days to dilute it. Plan for it.
User reports · ~85 · payout-blocked threadsFor routine questions, response times are good — typically under 24h. For payout disputes or rule clarifications, we've documented cases waiting 5–7 business days for a substantive answer. If you're in a payout window, file early.
Documented cases · 17 · Disputes 90dThe twenty questions we get most often about Apex, answered short. Each one links to the full breakdown when the topic deserves a deeper read.
Apex uses simulated capital — you trade on a demo account with real-time market data. The payouts you receive are real money, paid from Apex's revenue (mostly evaluation fees). The sim-funded model is industry standard and entirely legal. Over $777M has been paid to traders since 2022.
Read the full breakdown →No. The payout review is now fully automated against eligibility rules — no video verification, no chart screenshots, no manual approval. Subjective denials (the controversial "windfall behavior" reason) were removed. Your payout either passes the automated checks or it doesn't, with the exact reason returned.
Read the full breakdown →Filings from earlier payout disputes showed internal discussions about denying compliant traders under subjective categories. The cases are public record. The current automated payout system was built as a direct response — no human reviewer can now override an eligible request.
Read the full breakdown →A group of DCA-heavy traders were terminated under the old "windfall behavior" rule. The rule was widely criticized as too subjective. It has since been removed. DCA itself is now banned on funded accounts at the platform level, which is a cleaner line — you know in advance, instantly, if a trade is allowed.
Read the full breakdown →No. Adding to a losing position on a Performance Account triggers automated termination. There is no warning. Pyramiding (adding to a winning position) is explicitly allowed. The line is simple: add to a winner, not to a loser.
Read the full breakdown →Yes, on Performance Accounts. Rithmic and Tradovate hard-block any market entry submitted without an attached stop-loss and take-profit. The platform rejects the order before execution — this is enforced at platform level, not by manual compliance.
Read the full breakdown →Apex suspended all metals — gold (GC), silver (SI), micro gold (MGC), copper, platinum, palladium — on Feb 5, 2026, citing extreme volatility. No return date has been published. If metals are your primary instrument, Apex is not the right firm for you right now.
Read the full breakdown →Yes. The old One Direction rule was removed. You can hold simultaneous longs and shorts in the same contract. News-trading with hedged positions is no longer blocked by this rule, though gambling-style exploitation of news events remains prohibited.
Read the full breakdown →No. The 5:1 RR rule was removed. There is no risk-reward restriction on any account. The 50% consistency rule remains the indirect constraint — one outsized winner can lock you out of the next payout request until your other days dilute it.
Read the full breakdown →Roughly 5 to 11 business days end-to-end: 2 days automated review, 3-4 days dispatch, 3-7 days bank clearing. US traders receive ACH direct deposit. International traders are paid through Plane (not Deel anymore — that switched).
Read the full breakdown →$500 per request. Your balance must clear the Safety Net by at least $500 before the request goes through. Most "my payout was blocked" cases trace back to a balance that's above the drawdown floor but below the Safety Net + $500 threshold.
Read the full breakdown →The Safety Net sits $100 above the trailing drawdown floor. To request a payout, your balance must exceed Safety Net + $500. On a $50K account: drawdown floor is $47,500, Safety Net is $47,600, minimum payout-eligible balance is $48,100.
Read the full breakdown →A $100K account caps at $18,000 lifetime — six payouts of $2K, $2.5K, $3K, $3K, $3.5K, $4K. The account closes after payout six. Across the 20-account limit, that's $360K in theoretical lifetime potential per cycle.
Read the full breakdown →Apex charges in two steps. The evaluation fee at purchase (often discounted heavily during sales). Then an activation fee when you pass: $79 for Intraday accounts, $99 for EOD. The activation fee is paid only on success, but it's the most common post-pass surprise.
Read the full breakdown →No. Promo codes discount the evaluation fee only. The activation fee ($79 Intraday, $99 EOD) is always full price. A "90% off" sale on a $100K Intraday eval gets you to roughly $40 + $79 activation = $119 all-in, not $40 flat.
Read the full breakdown →$50K, in most cases. The $25K caps at 2 contracts max with a $1,500 profit target. The $50K runs up to 4 contracts with a $3,000 target and a meaningfully larger lifetime payout ceiling — for roughly $20 more during a sale.
Read the full breakdown →Tradeify's $0 activation fee makes its full-price total lower. During an Apex sale, the math gets close: $50K Apex at 90% off lands around $104 all-in, Tradeify around $103. The price gap closes, but only with a sale running.
Read the full breakdown →Topstep keeps a daily loss limit on every account, weekly payouts, and a steady 90/10 split. Apex pays the first $25K at 100%, no DLL on Intraday, but with a 6-payout lifetime cap. Topstep is steadier, Apex pays more per dollar of profit early.
Read the full breakdown →As of Apr 2026, 84 countries are blocked, including Russia, China, Iran, and Nigeria. Restrictions are enforced automatically, with no exceptions for short stays. VPN bypass attempts are flagged and result in account denial at KYC.
Read the full breakdown →Yes. There's no minimum trading day requirement during the evaluation. You could pass in a single session. But the 30-day window is calendar days from purchase, not trading days, so a part-time trader has roughly 20-22 actual sessions to work with.
Read the full breakdown →Use coupon code ONKAGNVZ for up to 90% off any Apex Trader Funding evaluation. The code is applied automatically through this link.
Get started with Apex Trader Funding →Eight pieces from our archive that build on what's documented above. All edited with the same standard — sourced, dated, and corrected when we find something wrong.
