2026 update

A clear break from the previous products.

The official Apex website now separates new products from legacy accounts. The displayed cut-off date is .

New products

Rules published from March 2026

  • Fees presented as one-time rather than recurring.
  • Products with EOD or intraday drawdown.
  • Up to 20 accounts in the official presentation.
  • Payout eligibility presented after five trading days.
Legacy accounts

Previous rules remain in force

  • No longer available for new purchases.
  • Recurring billing may continue while the account remains active.
  • Evaluations and Performance Accounts follow their previous framework.
  • New-product rules must not be applied to them.
Structure

How to read the current offer.

The official configurator connects an account size, drawdown type, platform, scaling rules and payout terms. The company name alone is not enough to understand the product.

01

Identify the exact product

Record the size, drawdown type, platform and restrictions shown for that plan.

02

Read the parameters before paying

Check the target, loss limit, maximum position size, inactivity rule and payout limits.

03

Archive the applicable rules

Keep a dated screenshot or PDF of the product you buy to avoid later confusion.

Risk

EOD and intraday drawdown create different risks.

Apex displays products with end-of-day drawdown and products with intraday drawdown. These mechanisms are not interchangeable.

EOD drawdown

The reference generally changes from an end-of-day balance. Intraday unrealised gains do not automatically move the limit at every new high.

Intraday drawdown

The limit can follow performance during the session. An unrealised gain followed by a pullback can reduce the remaining buffer more quickly.

Also check the amount, calculation base, lock point and the effect of a payout.

Withdrawals

Five days do not describe the full payout policy.

The new Apex presentation advertises payouts after five trading days and “100% of requested rewards” in the Sim Funded environment. Read this wording with the account parameters.

Check

Eligibility

Qualifying days, required profit and any consistency rule.

Check

Amount

Cap per request, minimum balance after withdrawal and number of requests.

Check

Risk impact

Any change to drawdown, scaling or authorised position size after a payout.

Due diligence

What to verify before buying.

  • Product

    Exact plan name and purchase date.

  • Total cost

    Currency, taxes and checkout total without assuming a promotion will remain.

  • Drawdown

    EOD or intraday, formula and behaviour after gains or payouts.

  • Platform

    Data provider, selected platform and whether it can be changed later.

  • Payout

    Days, consistency, caps, maximum requests and required documents.

  • Inactivity

    Time before a possible restriction or closure.

Comparison

Apex or Phidias: start with the rules, not the affiliation.

LucasPropfirm is affiliated with Phidias and not with Apex. This relationship is disclosed and does not make Phidias the automatic choice.

Apex

Review it if…

You can separate new products from legacy accounts and compare different drawdown and payout variants.

Phidias

Review it if…

You want a French-speaking futures environment and need to compare Express to Live, Fundamental and Premium.

Use the Phidias vs Apex comparison, then verify each official rule.

Verdict

Apex is readable only when you start with the exact product.

The new range changes several assumptions associated with older Apex offers. It also increases the risk of applying a rule out of context. Review the precise EOD or intraday product and do not base a purchase on an old promotion or a pre-March 2026 article.

Worth considering if

  • Futures trader able to read product-specific rules
  • Profile comparing EOD and intraday drawdown
  • User prepared to archive purchase terms

Avoid if

  • Looking for a permanent promotional price
  • Mixing legacy and new products
  • Expecting one rule for the entire range
Primary sources

Documents reviewed.

Rules and prices may change. Always check the official page and the checkout for the exact product before paying.

  1. 01
    Apex Trader Funding — product range and legacy separation

    Reviewed on 16 July 2026 · official source.

  2. 02
    Apex Support — evaluation account questions

    Reviewed on 16 July 2026 · official source.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Does Apex still use only intraday trailing drawdown?

No. Products presented since March 2026 include EOD and intraday options. The exact type depends on the product.

Do legacy Apex accounts follow the new rules?

Not automatically. Apex separates legacy accounts from new products, and legacy accounts remain under their previous framework.

Does Apex still charge a monthly subscription?

New products are presented with one-time fees. Legacy accounts may still remain subject to recurring billing.

Is Apex better than Phidias?

There is no universal answer. Compare drawdown, total cost, platform, payout rules and restrictions for the exact product.