Apex Trader Funding vs The5%ers
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. The5%ers uses static (floor never moves) with a 4% daily loss limit and 50-100% profit split. Apex Trader Funding starts from $147; The5%ers from $95.
| Apex Trader Funding | The5%ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Type | 1-step | 2-step |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing Intraday (floor moves with every tick) | Static (floor never moves) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | 4% |
| Max Drawdown | Fixed $ | 4% |
| Profit Target | None | 6% |
| Min Trading Days | 7 | 3 |
| Profit Split | 100-90% | 50-100% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly (after first month) | Bi-weekly |
| News Trading | restricted | allowed |
| Overnight Holding | No | Yes |
| Weekend Holding | No | Yes |
| EA / Bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Markets | futures | forex, indices, commodities |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView | MT5 |
| Cheapest Account | $147 ($25,000) | $95 ($20,000) |
Which is better for you?
Scalping / Day Trading
The5%ers allows overnight holding, giving more flexibility. The5%ers's static drawdown is more forgiving for scalpers.
Swing Trading
The5%ers is better — allows weekend holding. Apex Trader Funding requires you to flatten before close.
Budget-Conscious
The5%ers is cheaper to start ($95 vs $147).