Apex Trader Funding 50% Consistency Rule Calculator
Updated for March 2026 rules. Instantly check whether your biggest winning day meets the new 50% consistency rule for EOD and Trailing Drawdown accounts.
What Is the Apex 50% Consistency Rule?
As of March 2026, the Apex Trader Funding consistency rule has been updated to 50% (previously 30%). This rule states that no single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit at the time you request a payout.
This is a more relaxed requirement than before. For example, if your biggest winning day was $2,000, you only need $4,000 in total profit to meet the 50% rule. Under the old 30% rule, you would have needed $6,667.
The rule exists because Apex Trader Funding wants to fund traders who demonstrate repeatable skill, not traders who gamble for one big day and then immediately request a withdrawal.
How to Calculate the 50% Consistency Rule
The math behind the 50% rule is straightforward:
Formula 1: Check Your Current Percentage
Biggest Winning Day / Total Profit = Your Percentage
If the result is 50% or below, you meet the consistency rule.
Formula 2: Find the Minimum Profit Needed
Biggest Winning Day / 0.50 = Minimum Total Profit Required
This tells you exactly how much total profit you need to accumulate.
Example Calculation
Suppose you have a 50K account with $3,000 in total profit and your biggest winning day was $1,200.
- $1,200 / $3,000 = 40% of total profit
- 40% is below 50%, so you meet the consistency rule
- Your minimum total profit needed is: $1,200 / 0.50 = $2,400
- Since $3,000 exceeds $2,400, you are compliant
Minimum Payout Thresholds (2026)
Each Apex account size has a minimum profit threshold you must reach before you can request a payout. You must meet both requirements: the minimum profit threshold and the 50% consistency rule.
| Account Size | Min Profit for Payout | Min Balance Required |
|---|---|---|
| $25K Account | $1,500 | $26,500 |
| $50K Account | $2,000 | $52,000 |
| $100K Account | $2,500 | $102,500 |
| $150K Account | $2,750 | $152,750 |
EOD vs Trailing Drawdown Accounts
Apex now offers two drawdown types. Both use the same 50% consistency rule:
EOD (End of Day)
- Drawdown calculated at 4:59:59 PM ET daily
- More flexibility for intraday swings
- Has Daily Loss Limit (DLL)
- DLL locks you out for the day if hit
Trailing Drawdown
- Real-time drawdown calculation
- Trails up as equity makes new highs
- Never moves back down
- No daily loss limit
When Does the 50% Consistency Rule Apply?
The consistency rule does not last forever:
- All 6 payouts: The 50% consistency rule is enforced on every payout.
- Each payout is capped: Maximum withdrawal amounts vary by account size and payout number.
- After payout 6: The PA account is closed.
- Resets after each payout: Only profits earned after your last approved payout count toward the next calculation.
- 5 trading days required: You must wait 5 trading days between payouts (reduced from 8 in 2026).
Tips to Stay Within the 50% Rule
- Set daily profit targets. Keeping daily profits relatively even makes the consistency rule easy to pass.
- Track your numbers daily. Use the calculator on this page after every session to see where you stand.
- Trade for at least 5 days. Apex requires a minimum of 5 trading days between payouts. Spreading your profits across these days naturally keeps your biggest day percentage lower.
- Keep your risk consistent. Using the same position size and risk management each day naturally produces more even results.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of March 2026, the 50% consistency rule states that no single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit balance when requesting a payout. For example, if your biggest winning day was $2,000, your total profit must be at least $4,000 ($2,000 / 0.50) before you can request a payout. This is more relaxed than the previous 30% rule.
Divide your biggest winning day by your total profit. If the result is 50% or less, you meet the rule. Alternatively, divide your biggest winning day by 0.50 to find the minimum total profit you need. Our free calculator above does this automatically for all Apex account sizes.
The consistency rule applies to all 6 payouts. Each payout is also capped at a maximum amount depending on your account size. After the 6th payout, the PA account is closed. The rule resets after each approved payout, meaning only profits earned after your last payout are considered.
As of March 2026, Apex updated the consistency rule from 30% to 50%. This means it's now easier to meet the consistency requirement. If your biggest day was $2,000, you only need $4,000 total profit instead of $6,667 under the old rule.
EOD (End of Day) drawdown is calculated once daily at 4:59:59 PM ET based on your closing balance. Trailing Drawdown updates in real-time as your account reaches new highs. Both account types use the same 50% consistency rule. EOD accounts also have a Daily Loss Limit.
As of March 2026, you only need 5 trading days between payouts, reduced from the previous 8-day requirement. Payouts are now processed automatically without manual review.
Each account size has a different minimum profit threshold: $1,500 for 25K accounts, $2,000 for 50K accounts, $2,500 for 100K accounts, and $2,750 for 150K accounts. You must meet both the minimum profit and the 50% consistency rule.
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Learn All the Apex Rules
The 50% consistency rule is just one part of the Apex Trader Funding requirements. For a complete guide covering all the rules including drawdown types, payout thresholds, and the 2026 updates, read the complete Apex Trader Funding rules guide.
You can also explore our Payout Calculator to see exactly how much you can withdraw based on your account type (EOD or Trailing), or review consistency rule strategies for advanced tips on passing every payout request.
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