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Category winners across the firms you picked

Highest rated

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

Best profit split

Apex Trader Funding

100% to the trader

Fastest payout

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

On demand

The bottom line

Apex Trader Funding returns more to the trader with a 100% profit split. Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating.

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57 of 61 metrics differ

Apex Trader Funding4.2Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of Apex Trader Funding, Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	Apex Trader Funding$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$39$49092% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$39after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	Not available	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (92% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $3,0006.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	Intraday	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Position Size	6 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	No	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	Intraday	Static
Daily Loss Limit	$1,000	Best value: $150
Max Payout/Cycle	$3,000Min: $500	Best value: UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	50%	Not published
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	3727%	—
Target : Drawdown	Best value: 1.50lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2021	2025
CEO	Darrell Martin	Not disclosed
Country	United States	Not published
Trader Rating	4.2	Best value: 4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	No	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	ES, NKD, NQ, YM, EMD, RTY, 6A, 6B +46 more	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower +11 more	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$3M	—
Profit Split	Best value: 100%	80%
Max Accounts	20 funded · Not published evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Min Payout	$500	Not published
Payout Methods	ACH direct deposit to a US bank account (US-resident traders), Local bank transfer through the Plane payment platform (non-US traders)	USDC
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Eligibility	5 trading days · 5 profitable days · profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	$1,500 (#1) → $2,000 (#2) → … → $3,000 (#5-#6)	Uncapped
Payout limit	6 payouts	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Max loss + $100	Not published
Scaling	Tiered by balance · 4 tiers	Not published
Activation fee	One-time	Not published
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	30 days	None
Min trading days	None	Not published
Fastest possible pass	1 day	Not published
Resets	Not available	Not available
Consistency rule	50%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Every payout cycle	Not published
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	! RestrictedTrading through a news release with a normal day-to-day strategy is allowed, but strategies built around the release…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	? Not publishedNo weekend-specific rule is published, but every position must be closed before the daily 4:59 PM ET close, which…	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions must be closed before the 4:59 PM ET close; “Traders engaging in these prohibited activities will forfeit”…	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	✗ Not allowed“No Automation or Algorithm Usage allowed: Rewards are intended to recognize human traders actively participating in”…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedListed under manipulation of the simulated environment: “including High Frequency Trading (HFT) or any other”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	? Not publishedThe only published DCA rule sits in the Legacy PA compliance and consistency articles: “DCA is allowed under this”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	✗ Not allowed“No Hedging of Any Kind – Directional Trading only.”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	! RestrictedCopying between the trader's own accounts is permitted — “Copy trading across PA accounts under your personal name and”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	✓ AllowedNo minimum hold time or entry/exit spacing is imposed, and the firm markets the absence of one (…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	! RestrictedNot banned outright — banned for concealment: “You may not use VPNs, proxy servers, cloud servers, anonymizing tools,”…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

Apex Trader Funding vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

Apex Trader Funding, founded in 2021, based in US, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. Apex Trader Funding offers up to $3,000,000 in funding across 20 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

The verdict

Apex Trader Funding returns more to the trader with a 100% profit split. Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating. True cost compares Apex Trader Funding's $50,000 Intraday Trail No Activation Fee account with Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s $5,000 1-Step 10% Target / 80% Split / 3% DLL account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Apex Trader Funding and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	Apex Trader Funding	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	100%	80%
Trader rating	4.2/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$3,000,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$39 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,000	$150
Largest Account	$300,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Min First Payout	5 days	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	14	1
Discount	up to 92% off	up to 15% off

Where Apex Trader Funding Wins

+Higher profit split (100% vs 80%)
+More allowed accounts (20 vs 10)
+One-day pass available
+More platform options (14 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 92% vs up to 15%)
+Longer track record (since 2021)

Read the full Apex Trader Funding review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where Vest Markets (Perpetuals) Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.5 vs 4.2)
+Offers daily payouts

Read the full Vest Markets (Perpetuals) review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Apex Trader Funding and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Apex Trader Funding offers a 100% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. Apex Trader Funding supports 14 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. Apex Trader Funding has a trader rating of 4.2/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

Which has better payout terms, Apex Trader Funding or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Apex Trader Funding pays out every 5 trading days with a minimum of $500, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. Apex Trader Funding requires 5 trading days for the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

Can I use trading bots with Apex Trader Funding and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Apex Trader Funding does not allow trading bots, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, Apex Trader Funding permits VPN use under published conditions and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) permits VPN use under published conditions.

Apex Trader Funding vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

Apex Trader Funding vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Every 5 trading days vs On demand), platforms, and true challenge cost. Apex Trader Funding offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%). Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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