Take Profit Trader and Apex both fund CME futures traders after a one-step test with a $3,000 target on 50K. They split on drawdown style, payout timing and how much of your profit you keep.
At a glance (50K)
| Take Profit Trader | Apex Trader Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Drawdown | $2,000, end-of-day in the Test | $2,000, EOD or intraday trailing |
| Daily loss limit | None | $1,000 on EOD accounts |
| Consistency | Best day under 50% (Test only) | 50% at payout time |
| Time limit | — | 30 calendar days |
| Activation | $130 one-time (PRO) | Activation fee after passing |
| Profit split | 80% (PRO), 90% (PRO+) | 100% of approved payouts |
| Payouts | Any day once the buffer is met | Up to weekly, max 6 per account |
Figures from each firm’s published rules as summarised in our reviews, checked November 1, 2026. Rules change often — confirm them on each firm’s site before you buy.
Keeping profits
Apex pays 100% of approved payouts but caps you at six payouts per account. Take Profit Trader keeps 20% on PRO but lets you withdraw any day once you build the buffer.
Drawdown and rules
Take Profit Trader’s Test uses an end-of-day drawdown and no daily limit. At Apex you choose EOD (with a daily limit) or intraday trailing, and you have 30 days to pass.
Which should you choose?
Choose Take Profit Trader if you want flexible withdrawals and no deadline. Choose Apex if you want the full split and cheap, often-discounted evaluations. See the Take Profit Trader and Apex reviews and Topstep vs Apex.
Frequently asked questions
Which keeps more of my profit?
Apex pays 100% of approved payouts; Take Profit Trader pays 80% on PRO and 90% on PRO+.
Does Apex have a time limit?
Yes, 30 calendar days to pass the evaluation.
Does Take Profit Trader have a daily loss limit?
Not in the Test, according to its published rules at the time of writing.