How to Set Up NinjaTrader 8 for Apex Trader Funding
Connect NinjaTrader 8 to your Apex Trader Funding account and configure the platform for Apex Trader Funding's trailing intraday (floor moves with every tick) rules. This guide covers connection, verification, and recommended risk settings.
This page is for traders who already chose Apex Trader Funding and need to translate the firm's rule model into a safer NinjaTrader 8 workspace.
It matters most if you use templates, alerts, ATM strategies, or copied chart layouts that could accidentally ignore Apex Trader Funding's trailing intraday (floor moves with every tick) and daily-loss logic.
- --Confirm the account balance and server connection match the firm dashboard before assuming the platform is configured correctly.
- --Check that your default size, flattening rules, and alerts respect Apex Trader Funding's daily loss and holding restrictions.
- --Re-check the live rule page on the same day you trade, because platform setup can stay correct while the firm changes a policy window or restriction.
Create your Apex Trader Funding account
Sign up at https://apextraderfunding.com and purchase your evaluation. You will receive login credentials and a data feed connection string via email.
Download and install NinjaTrader 8
Download NinjaTrader 8 from the official website. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.
Add the data feed connection
Open NinjaTrader 8 and navigate to Connections or Data Feed settings. Add a new connection using the server address, username, and password from Apex Trader Funding.
Log in and verify
Connect to the data feed and verify market data is streaming. Check that your account balance matches your Apex Trader Funding dashboard.
Configure risk settings
Set position size defaults, max order quantity, and any ATM strategies to prevent accidental oversizing that could breach Apex Trader Funding rules.
- --Enable end-of-day position flattening if possible. Trailing drawdown resets at session close, so flat positions reduce overnight risk.
- --Apex Trader Funding does NOT allow overnight holding. Set an auto-flatten or reminder 5 minutes before market close.
- --Weekend holding is not allowed. Close all positions before the Friday session ends.
- --Consistency rule: No single day > 30% of total profit. Track daily P&L in a spreadsheet to stay compliant.
- --News trading is restricted. Avoid opening or closing positions within 2 minutes of major economic releases. Use an economic calendar widget.
- --Save your workspace template after configuring so you can restore it quickly if settings are lost.
| Drawdown Type | Trailing Intraday (floor moves with every tick) |
| Max Drawdown | 0% |
| Daily Loss Limit | None |
| Overnight Holding | Not allowed |
| Weekend Holding | Not allowed |
| News Trading | restricted |
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