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Apex vs FTMO.

Side-by-side comparison of Apex Trader Funding and FTMO. Account sizes, drawdown rules, payouts, and which fits which style.

Apex FTMO
Market US futures Forex, indices, commodities (CFD)
Min size $25,000 $10,000
Max size $300,000 $200,000
Typical eval cost $147 $180
Profit target 6% 10%
Max drawdown 4% 10%
Payouts On-demand after 8 winning days Monthly, on-demand after first payout
News trading Yes Yes
Apex fits if…

Traders who want fast scaling, multiple accounts, no time pressure

Open Apex →
FTMO fits if…

Forex swing and intraday traders; overnight holds

Open FTMO →

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