Apex Consistency Rule Explained
Everything you need to know about the Apex Trader Funding consistency rules, including the 30% rule, MAE limits, and safety net requirements.
No single trading day can account for more than 30% of your total profit when requesting a payout.
Formula: Biggest Winning Day / Total Profit <= 30%
When it applies: Until your 6th payout or until your account transitions to a Live Prop Trading Account.
Reset: The rule resets after each approved payout, applying only to profits earned after the last payout.
The MAE rule limits the total unrealized loss across all open positions at any time.
Below payout threshold: 30% of the available drawdown for your account size.
Above payout threshold: 30% of your current profit balance.
Double the threshold: Increases to 50% of your profit balance.
Daily reset: The MAE is calculated based on your balance at the start of the trading day. This balance updates at the end of each day.
Safety net (Payouts 1-3): Your balance cannot drop below the minimum payout threshold minus $500 after a withdrawal.
Payouts 4-5: Safety net removed, but maximum payout caps still apply.
Payout 6+: No restrictions. Withdraw everything above your account size + $100.
Minimum payout: $500 for all account sizes. Must have at least 8 trading days since your last request.
Put the Rules into Practice
Now that you understand the consistency rules, use our 30% rule calculator to check your numbers instantly. Enter your account size, current balance, and biggest winning day to see if you are ready to request a payout.
For the complete picture of every rule that governs your Apex account, including trailing drawdowns, MAE limits, and hedging restrictions, read the complete Apex Trader Funding rules guide. And when you are ready to withdraw, use the payout calculator to find out exactly how much you can take out.
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