PROP FIRM COMPARISON

Apex vs Topstep

Side-by-side comparison of Apex and Topstep — drawdown rules, profit targets, splits, restrictions, and which firm fits your trading style.

FUTURES

Apex

US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown

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FUTURES

Topstep

Futures day traders wanting 90% split with no news restriction

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FeatureApexTopstep
Daily DrawdownNone (trailing)$1K–$4.5K
Max Loss6% trailing$2K–$9K
Profit Target$3,000 ($50K)$3K–$9K
Profit Split90%90%
LeverageFuturesFutures
Min Trading Days7 daysNone
Max DurationUnlimitedUnlimited
News Trading
Weekend Holding
Scalping
EA / Bots
Price Range$167 – $657$49 – $149/mo
Best ForUS futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdownFutures day traders wanting 90% split with no news restriction

KEY DIFFERENCES

  • News trading

    Topstep wins — Topstep allows it; Apex does not

  • Speed to pass

    Topstep wins — Apex requires 7 days, Topstep requires None

WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Choose Apex if:

US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown.

How to pass Apex

Choose Topstep if:

Futures day traders wanting 90% split with no news restriction.

How to pass Topstep

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