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Pricing is nearly identical between these two firms. Top One Futures edges ahead by just $16 ($39 vs $55 for the $50K account). At this margin, the difference is negligible over one attempt — though if you plan on multiple resets, even small savings compound. Check available Apex Trader Funding discount codes and Top One Futures discount codes for additional savings.
The profit split gap is notable. Apex Trader Funding returns 100% of your profits, putting $1000 in your pocket for every $1,000 earned. The other firm's 90% split means you would receive $900 on that same amount — a $100 per-thousand difference that scales with every payout.
Top One Futures has no daily loss limit, whereas Apex Trader Funding restricts daily losses to $1,000. Apex Trader Funding permits news trading while Top One Futures restricts it. These operational differences can shape your day-to-day experience, particularly if your strategy depends on volatility around economic releases or requires more intraday flexibility.
View the full details on each firm's page: Apex Trader Funding rules & pricing and Top One Futures rules & pricing.
We have conducted full, first-person reviews of Apex Trader Funding and Top One Futures.
| Rule | Apex Trader Funding | Top One Futures |
|---|---|---|
| News Trading | Allowed | Eval only |
| Weekend Holding | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Overnight Holding | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Hedging | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Copy Trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert Advisors (EAs) | Not allowed | Not allowed |
Rules shown reflect the $50K challenge account. Some rules may differ by account size or type.
The best prop firm depends on your experience level, trading style, and priorities. Here is how Apex Trader Funding and Top One Futures stack up for different types of traders.
New to prop firms and want to minimize risk while learning the ropes.
Top One Futures
Consistent track record, focused on maximizing earnings and scaling capital.
Apex Trader Funding
Prefer wider stops, lower risk, and the flexibility to hold positions longer.
Apex Trader Funding
Top One Futures is the more affordable choice at $39 (plus a $189 activation fee once funded) for their $50K challenge, versus $55 at Apex Trader Funding (plus a $139 activation fee once funded). The Top One Futures price reflects their 82% discount.
Apex Trader Funding gives you 100% of your trading profits versus 90% at Top One Futures. In practice, if you earn $2,000 in a payout cycle, you would receive $2000 from Apex Trader Funding and $1800 from Top One Futures — a $200 difference per $2,000 earned.
Both firms set the max drawdown at $2,000.
Apex Trader Funding allows news trading on funded accounts, but Top One Futures restricts it. If your strategy relies on trading around economic releases like NFP or FOMC, Apex Trader Funding is the clear pick.
Apex Trader Funding offers a faster path to your first payout, with a minimum of 2 trading days required versus 3 at Top One Futures. After that, Apex Trader Funding processes payouts via Plane, Plaid, ACH.
Yes, both firms enforce a consistency rule. Apex Trader Funding requires 50% and Top One Futures requires 40%. This means no single trading day's profit can exceed 50% of your total profits. The higher threshold at Apex Trader Funding is actually more lenient — a higher percentage means each day can contribute a larger share of total profit.
For beginners, Top One Futures has an edge thanks to lower challenge fee. These features reduce the pressure while you are still developing consistency. That said, both firms are viable — the best choice depends on your specific trading approach and budget.
Data is updated regularly but may not reflect the latest changes. Always verify current pricing and rules on each firm's official website before making a decision.
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Apex Trader Funding and Top One Futures $50K challenge accounts. Compare fees, profit splits, drawdown rules, and more.
