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