PROP FIRM COMPARISON
FTMO vs Apex
Side-by-side comparison of FTMO and Apex — drawdown rules, profit targets, splits, restrictions, and which firm fits your trading style.
MULTI-ASSET
FTMO
Forex & futures traders wanting the most flexible evaluation
View rulesFUTURES
Apex
US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown
View rules| Feature | FTMO | Apex |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Drawdown | 5% | None (trailing) |
| Max Loss | 10% | 6% trailing |
| Profit Target | 10% / 5% | $3,000 ($50K) |
| Profit Split | 80–90% | 90% |
| Leverage | 1:100 | Futures |
| Min Trading Days | 4 days | 7 days |
| Max Duration | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| News Trading | ||
| Weekend Holding | ||
| Scalping | ||
| EA / Bots | ||
| Price Range | €155 – €1,080 | $167 – $657 |
| Best For | Forex & futures traders wanting the most flexible evaluation | US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown |
KEY DIFFERENCES
Profit split
Apex wins — FTMO 80–90% vs Apex 90%
News trading
FTMO wins — FTMO allows it; Apex does not
Speed to pass
FTMO wins — FTMO requires 4 days, Apex requires 7 days
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