Apex Trader Funding vs Topstep (2026)
Apex Trader Funding and Topstep rules side by side, no marketing. What actually changes for your account.
| Rule | Apex Trader Funding | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| DD type | trailing_eod | trailing_intraday |
| Daily loss | No | Yes |
| Consistency | 30% | 50% |
| Platforms | Rithmic (NinjaTrader/Sierra/Quantower), Tradovate (TradingView) | TopstepX, NinjaTrader |
Apex Trader Funding and Topstep rules side by side, no marketing. What actually changes for your account.
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Research values (May 2026) from public sources and official help centers. Each firm runs several programs with different values; this models the flagship. Verify against the exact product ToS before trading. PropGuard is not affiliated with Apex Trader Funding/Topstep.