Apex Trader Funding vs FundedNext
Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, and drawdown. Updated March 2026.
Apex Trader Funding uses trailing intraday (floor moves with every tick) with a no daily loss limit and 100-90% profit split. FundedNext uses static (floor never moves) with a 5% daily loss limit and 80-95% profit split. Apex Trader Funding starts from $147; FundedNext from $59.
| Apex Trader Funding | FundedNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Type | 1-step | 2-step |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing Intraday (floor moves with every tick) | Static (floor never moves) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | 5% |
| Max Drawdown | Fixed $ | 10% |
| Profit Target | None | 10% |
| Min Trading Days | 7 | 5 |
| Profit Split | 100-90% | 80-95% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly (after first month) | Within 24 hours |
| News Trading | restricted | allowed |
| Overnight Holding | No | Yes |
| Weekend Holding | No | Yes |
| EA / Bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Markets | futures | forex, indices, commodities, crypto |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Cheapest Account | $147 ($25,000) | $59 ($6,000) |
Which is better for you?
Scalping / Day Trading
FundedNext allows overnight holding, giving more flexibility. FundedNext's static drawdown is more forgiving for scalpers.
Swing Trading
FundedNext is better — allows weekend holding. Apex Trader Funding requires you to flatten before close.
Budget-Conscious
FundedNext is cheaper to start ($59 vs $147).