Apex Trader Funding vs TradeDay – Prop Firm Comparison

Introduction

Apex Trader Funding and TradeDay are both American futures firms built for traders chasing funded futures accounts, which makes this a closer matchup than most. Apex, founded in Austin in 2021, is the heavyweight by sheer volume, with more than 17,800 Trustpilot reviews at 4.4/5. TradeDay, founded in Chicago in 2020, is smaller but rated even higher at 4.6/5, and it leans on a reputation for trader education and support.

Their evaluations look alike at first glance: both are single-step challenges with a 6% profit target and a trailing drawdown that freezes once you reach your starting balance. The differences sit in the detail. Apex offers a wider ladder of account sizes, from $25K up to $250K, and pays up to 100% of profits (the full first $25,000, then 90/10). TradeDay keeps a tighter set, at $50K, $100K and $150K, and starts you on an 80% split from day one that rises toward 95%. TradeDay also lets you choose your drawdown type and asks for only 5 minimum trading days, against 7 at Apex.

So the gap is less about what you trade and more about how you want to be funded. Apex appeals if you want the largest community, the biggest account ceiling, and a shot at an effective 100% split. TradeDay appeals if you value a higher satisfaction rating, a lower 5-day minimum, an 80%-from-day-one structure, and a say in how your drawdown works. Both are credible futures firms; this one comes down to account size, split structure, and how much the drawdown rules matter to your style.

Quick Facts

Feature	Apex Trader Funding	TradeDay
Founded	2021	—
Profit Split	100% Profit Split - With Six Payouts: 100%	Quick Pay Sim: 50%/80% by portion around $4,000 current profit; Fast Pass Sim: 80%; Live: 90% eligible profits, Quick Pay buffer portion 50%
Maximum Account Size	Current EOD/Intraday: $150K nominal account size; larger Legacy tiers have separate terms	—
Evaluation Phases	1	1
Trustpilot Rating	4.4	4.6
Expert Grade	8.8	8.9

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Conclusion and Final Recommendation

Choose Apex Trader Funding if you want news trading allowed and coverage of forex, stocks and commodities that the other does not offer. Choose TradeDay if a cheaper entry, from USD 125 matters more to you. Neither firm is better in the abstract. The right choice depends on your strategy, your budget and the instruments you trade, so read both full reviews before you commit. Verify current rules and pricing on each firm’s own site before purchasing.

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How We Compared Apex Trader and TradeDay

Both firms carry a JoinProp Rating out of 10, scored on the same nine weighted factors, led by payout reliability at 20%, then fee structure, drawdown rules and profit split at 15% each. The scores come from our own firm reviews, built from each firm’s current terms rather than its marketing pages and re-checked at least every 90 days. Affiliate relationships have no effect on any rating, and ratings are never sold. The tables above are the evidence behind those scores. Read our full ranking methodology.

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