Apex Trader Funding
FTMO
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Market | Futures | Forex/CFD |
| Evaluation | 1-Step | 2-Step / 1-Step |
| Account sizes | $25K–$150K | $10K–$200K |
| Max drawdown | Trailing, $3K on $100K | 10% max / 5% daily |
| Profit split | 100% (Sim Funded) | 80–90% |
| Min. trading days | 5 qualifying days | 4 per phase |
| Refund policy | No refund on eval fee | Refunded on 1st payout |
| Price (100K) | $207–$399 | $585 |
| Payout speed | 5-day cycle | 14-day cycle, 1–2 days processing |
| Scaling plan | No classic scaling; PA fee model | +25% per cycle, up to $400K |
Conclusion: both Apex Trader Funding and FTMO are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, FTMO leads by 0.7 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.