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Tier 11-stepTrailing Intraday (floor moves with every tick)

Apex Trader Funding Break-Even Calculator

Most traders fail their first challenge attempt. After factoring in Apex Trader Funding's challenge fee, platform costs, and the typical 2-3 attempts needed, the real question is: how long until you are profitable overall? This calculator shows the honest break-even math including multiple attempts and ongoing costs.

Account Size

Apex Trader Funding$25,000Max DD: $1,500Target: $1,500
Inputs

Challenge fee: $147 per attempt | Account: $25,000 | Profit split: 100%

Results

Total Challenge Cost

$294

Total Investment (12 mo)

$294

Monthly Profit to Break Even

$25 (0.10%)

Winning Trades to Break Even

2

Time to ROI by Monthly Return

3% / month

0.4 mo

5% / month

0.2 mo

8% / month

0.1 mo

10% / month

0.1 mo

After 2 challenge attempt(s) at $147 each ($294 total), your total investment over 12 months is $294. At 100% profit split, you need 0.10% monthly return to break even within a year. At $200 average winning trade, you need 2 winners to recoup your investment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apex Trader Funding's daily loss limit?

Apex Trader Funding's daily loss limit is not enforced as a percentage (check dollar limits per account size). For the $25,000 account, the daily limit is based on the trailing drawdown floor.

What drawdown type does Apex Trader Funding use?

Apex Trader Funding uses trailing intraday (floor moves with every tick). The floor moves up in real-time as your equity reaches new highs during the session.

How many challenge attempts does the average trader need?

Industry data suggests the average trader needs 2-3 attempts to pass a prop firm challenge. At $147 per attempt for Apex Trader Funding's $25,000 account, that is $294 to $441 in total challenge costs before getting funded.

How long does it take to break even on Apex Trader Funding challenge fees?

With 100% profit split on a $25,000 account, at 5% monthly return you earn $1,250/month. After 2 attempts ($294), break-even takes about 0.2 months of funded trading.

Data source: Apex Trader Funding (https://apextraderfunding.com). Last verified: 2026-03-21.

Drawdown type: Trailing Intraday (floor moves with every tick) | Daily limit: None | Profit split: 100-90%