Apex Trader Funding
The Trading PitApex Trader Funding vs The Trading Pit: Which Funded Account Fits You?
See how Apex Trader Funding and The Trading Pit's published rules compare, side by side.
TL;DR
At $50K, Apex Trader Funding costs $308 to start (Intraday Trail) vs The Trading Pit's $99 (Futures Prime) — The Trading Pit is cheaper by $209. Apex Trader Funding offers a 100% max profit split and pays out in as little as 5 day(s) (biweekly); The Trading Pit offers 80% and pays out in 5 day(s) (weekly). Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage). The Trading Pit's: No published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program. Neither firm is rated here — this page reports each firm's own published terms side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Apex Trader FundingFeaturing Intraday Trail | The Trading PitFeaturing Futures Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249+ $59 activationLower CostTied | $99No ActivationLower CostTied |
| Profit Split | 100%Higher SplitTied100% of profits up to $25K cumulative — no split at all while in Sim Funded status | 80%Higher SplitTied80% for traders, flat across account sizes |
| Drawdown Type | Intraday TrailingReal-time (intraday) trailing drawdown — a separate purchasable track from EOD Trail | EODA daily pause limit ($1,000–$3,000 depending on size) plus a max drawdown ($2,000–$4,500) that trails your EOD balance until it reaches your starting balance, then locks in place |
| Consistency Rule | Once Funded50%Looser RuleTiedNo consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage) | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTiedNo published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program |
| Payout Speed | BiweeklyFaster PayoutTiedFirst payout eligible after 5 trading days once funded (PA stage); $500 minimum withdrawal | WeeklyFaster PayoutTied5 profitable trading days at $150+ profit per day required before requesting a reward; capped at 50% of realized profit, up to $2,500–$5,000 depending on size |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Apex Trader Funding if...
- you want to choose your drawdown style (e.g. intraday vs. end-of-day trailing) instead of being locked into one
Choose The Trading Pit if...
- you want the lowest possible cost to get started
- you don't want a consistency rule limiting how much profit a single day can count for once you're funded
Quick Take
Apex Trader Funding
- 100% profit retention up to $25K cumulative — no split at all while in Sim Funded status
- No consistency rule during the evaluation itself, on either track
- 50% consistency rule applies once you're funded (PA/live stage)
The Trading Pit
- No published consistency rule — one fewer restriction than most firms in this comparison
- Flat 80% profit split with no tiered upgrade needed
- $50K minimum account size — no $25K entry tier like most other firms here
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apex Trader Funding or The Trading Pit have the lower entry cost?
At $50K, Apex Trader Funding's total cost to start is $308 (Intraday Trail) and The Trading Pit's is $99 (Futures Prime). The Trading Pit is cheaper by $209 at this size. Cost varies by account size for both firms — use the account size selector above to compare at the size you'd actually trade.
Does Apex Trader Funding or The Trading Pit have the higher profit split?
Apex Trader Funding's maximum profit split is 100%. The Trading Pit's is 80%. Apex Trader Funding offers the higher split. See the table above for how each firm structures the split.
Does Apex Trader Funding or The Trading Pit pay out faster?
Apex Trader Funding lists a minimum of 5 day(s) to your first payout, paid biweekly. The Trading Pit lists 5 day(s), paid weekly. The two are tied.
Does Apex Trader Funding or The Trading Pit have a stricter consistency rule?
Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage). The Trading Pit's: No published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program. A stricter (lower) percentage limits how much of your total profit a single day can represent; "None" means no rule at all. The Trading Pit has the looser rule.
Does Nomad Futures Trader recommend Apex Trader Funding over The Trading Pit, or the reverse?
No — this page lays out each firm's actual published rules side by side so you can pick the one that fits how you trade. Neither firm is endorsed over the other.
This page is comparison and education only — we lay out each firm's actual published rules, never a recommendation of one over the other.