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) (weekly); 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) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout. The Trading Pit's: A 40% single-day-profit consistency rule now applies to Challenge accounts (was previously unpublished) — no single day can exceed 40% of your profit target. Accounts opened before 14 July 2026 use an additive version (overage gets added to the target); accounts opened on/after that date use a proportional version (target recalculates as highest-day-profit ÷ 0.40). Does not apply to funded Earning accounts. 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% payout split, flat — not capped at $25K cumulative like the old model. Instead, each account is capped at a maximum of 6 lifetime payouts with escalating per-payout dollar limits by size (e.g. $25K: $1,000 x 6; $150K: $2,500 rising to $5,000 across 6 payouts) — the account closes after payout #6 | 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) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout | Once Funded40%Looser RuleTiedA 40% single-day-profit consistency rule now applies to Challenge accounts (was previously unpublished) — no single day can exceed 40% of your profit target. Accounts opened before 14 July 2026 use an additive version (overage gets added to the target); accounts opened on/after that date use a proportional version (target recalculates as highest-day-profit ÷ 0.40). Does not apply to funded Earning accounts. |
| Payout Speed | WeeklyFaster PayoutTiedFirst payout eligible after 5 QUALIFYING trading days once funded (PA stage) — each must clear a minimum daily profit floor scaling by size ($100-$300); up to weekly payouts (not biweekly); $500 minimum withdrawal; a Safety Net (drawdown limit + $100) must be held for the account's lifetime, only profit above it is payable | WeeklyFaster PayoutTied5 profitable trading days at $150+ profit per day required (need not be consecutive), plus your balance must exceed your last post-payout balance by $0.01; capped at 50% of realized profit, up to $2,500 (50K) / $3,500 (100K) / $5,000 (150K); a minimum 3 unique trading days is also required to pass the challenge itself |
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% payout split, flat — no cumulative cap that reduces your split over time (changed from the old $25K-cumulative-then-split model in a full 2026 platform relaunch)
- No consistency rule during the evaluation itself, on either track
- Each account is capped at 6 lifetime payouts before it closes — the 100% split isn't unlimited, it's bounded by escalating per-payout dollar caps instead of a percentage cap
The Trading Pit
- Flat 80% profit split with no tiered upgrade needed
- Activation fee is currently discounted from $129 to $0
- $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 weekly. 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) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout. The Trading Pit's: A 40% single-day-profit consistency rule now applies to Challenge accounts (was previously unpublished) — no single day can exceed 40% of your profit target. Accounts opened before 14 July 2026 use an additive version (overage gets added to the target); accounts opened on/after that date use a proportional version (target recalculates as highest-day-profit ÷ 0.40). Does not apply to funded Earning accounts. A stricter (lower) percentage limits how much of your total profit a single day can represent; "None" means no rule at all. Apex Trader Funding 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.