PASS EVALUATION ACCOUNTS
How To Pass Apex Funded Accounts
Passing Apex evaluation accounts requires managing risk, monitoring drawdown, while hitting the profit goal. Traders fail when they oversize trades, misunderstand trailing drawdown, or break daily loss limits. Consistent, rule-safe risk matters more than any single trade.
TOP 4 REASONS
Why Traders Like Apex
Top reasons traders like Apex Trader Funding
80% Off Promos
$50K eval drops to ~$20/month during frequent sales
Balanced Rules
$50K offers ~1:1 difficulty ($1 profit for every $1 drawdown)
Micro Contracts
Up to 350 micros for$300k accounts, precise position sizing
No Time Limit
Take as long as you need to hit the profit target, no time limits
COMPARISON
Apex Trading Funding Accounts
Side by Side Comparison of Account Sizes
Account Size
Profit Target
Drawdown
Difficulty
Max Contracts
$25k
+$1,500
-$1,500
1:1
50 micros
$50k
Recommended
+$3,000
-$2,500
~1:1
100 micros
$100k
+$6,000
-$3,000
2:1
140 micros
$150k
+$9,000
-$5,000
~2:1
170 micros
$250k
+$15,000
-$6,500
~2.5:1
270 micros
$300k
+$20,000
-$7,500
~3:1
350 micros
$50K accounts offer our favorite balance: achievable targets with reasonable drawdown protection
The Process
3 Steps to Funded Payouts
Passing a prop firm evaluation account is just step one. Here's the complete journey to consistent payouts.
#1 Pass Evaluation
Hit your profit target without exceeding the trailing drawdown threshold.
75-90% pass rate with diversified bot portfolio
#2 Grow PA Account
Build your performance account balance to unlock consistent payouts.
Average 30 - 60 days to pass, depends on configuration
#3 Request Payouts
Follow payout rules carefully—many traders fail here, not in the evaluation stage.
Recommended: 50/50 split: withdraw half, grow half
CONTRACT SIZING
Why We Prefer Micros
On Apex $50K evaluation accounts, you can trade up to 100 micro contracts (MNQ/MES) or 10 mini contracts (NQ/ES). We prefer micros because:
Granular position sizing for precise risk management
Scale up easier than scale down (can't trade fractional contracts)
Better diversification across multiple strategies
Lower per-contract risk for evaluation accounts
APEX TRADER FUNDING
50k Evaluation Account
Monthly Cost (with 80% coupon)
~$22
Profit Target
$3,000
Trailing Drawdown
-$2,500
Max Micro Contracts
100
Risk:Reward Ratio
~1:1
Apex Evaluation Explained
What Does It Mean to "Pass" an Apex Evaluation Account?
To pass an Apex funded account, you have to hit the profit target without breaking any of the rules. For a $50k Apex account, that means growing $50k to $53k, a $3k profit.
It is NOT about:
Winning every trade
Trading every day
Making money quickly
It is about:
Staying inside drawdown limits
Managing losses consistently
Avoiding emotional rule violations
Apex evaluations are RISK TESTS, not a performance contest.
TOP TERMS
3 Terms Funded Accounts Terms
Learning the terms of funded / evaluation accounts are important understanding the rules.
1
Profit Target
You must reach the profit goal to pass the evaluation.
Locking in profits does not remove drawdown risk. It still applies until the profit target is reached.
2
Trailing Drawdown
Trailing drawdown moves up as your account balance grows.
Trailing drawdown penalizes inconsistent or aggressive position sizing, not bad strategies.
3
Daily Loss Limits
Daily loss limits cap how much you can lose in one day.
TIP: Set a personal daily max loss limit that is below Apex’s hard daily loss limits (DLL)
Most traders focus on:
How FAST can I hit the profit target?
Successful traders focus on:
How FAR am I from drawdown?
If drawdown is maxed before the profit goal, the account fails. (blows up)
Speed isn't important. Consistency is!
TOP REASONS
Why Traders Fail Apex Evaluations
Oversized positions early in the evaluation
Misunderstanding trailing drawdown behavior
Ignoring daily loss limits
Emotional revenge trading
Focus of trade-by-trade instead following a process
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got Questions?
Is there a time limit to pass Apex funded accounts?
No. There is no minimum or maximum time limit, which allows traders to progress slowly and safely.
Do I need to trade Apex accounts every day?
No. Trading less often often improves consistency and rule compliance.
What is the biggest mistake Apex traders make?
Oversizing trades relative to drawdown limits.
Is passing Apex about trading the right strategy?
No. It is primarily about risk control and discipline.
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PRO TIPs
Insider Strategies
Tactics used by experienced funded traders to maximize efficiency.
Trade One Strategy Consistently
Stick to one strategy/system so you can see how it works when you win and when you lose. This helps you learn faster and stops you from jumping between strategies over and over.
Use Predefined Entries and Exits
Decide where you’ll enter, where you’ll exit for a loss, and where you’ll take profit before the trade starts. This keeps emotions from taking over once you’re in the trade.
Limit MAX Trades Per Day
Set a rule like 2–4 trades per day and stop when you hit it. This prevents overtrading and revenge trading, which is very common with new traders.
Grade Your Execution, Not Your Profit
Judge yourself on whether you followed the rules, not how much money you made. Good habits lead to profits over time.
Bot Portfolio vs Single Bot
Unlike most bot companies that offer one bot with many settings, we provide 8 different bots with 300+ configurations. This allows diversity across strategies, which dramatically improves pass rates.
Smart Reset Strategy
If you're close to the drawdown limit near your billing cycle, time it so the account resets naturally on renewal instead of paying reset fees. Some traders intentionally close out near the cycle end to avoid extra costs.
Scale Up, Not Down
Start with small position sizes and scale up as you grow. You can't trade fractional contracts, so it's easier to add contracts than reduce them.
50/50 Payout Requests
Withdraw 50% of profits and keep 50% in your account to build your "nest egg" and pad your drawdown. This builds a cushion against future drawdowns while still generating income.
Payout Rules Matter More Than You Think
Many traders pass evaluation but get denied payouts due to rule violations. Our system includes compliance checks to help you avoid these common mistakes:
No hedging or correlated positions (opposing ES/NQ trades)
Consistency rules on some accounts
Minimum trading days before first payout
Maximum daily loss limits
Position size restrictions
Built-in Violation Tracking
Our Bot Portfolio Analyzer flags potential rule violations (report card report) before they cost you a payout.
What to Do vs What to Avoid
Most traders FAIL Apex evaluations by oversizing trades, misunderstanding trailing drawdown, and reacting emotionally instead of following a consistent process.
What to Do
Trade smaller than feels necessary, especially early
Monitor trailing drawdown daily
Set a personal daily loss limit below the platform rule
Stop trading after a losing streak
Evaluate results weekly at the process level
What to Avoid
Oversizing trades to reach the profit target faster
Ignoring how trailing drawdown moves as equity rises
Trading past daily loss limits
Revenge trading after losses
Judging success one trade at a time instead of being consistent
Apex evaluations are RISK TESTS, not a performance contest.
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