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Quick Answer, Apex Trader Funding Contract Limits 2026
- New EOD/Intraday evaluations: 4/6/8/12 minis by ascending size
- New PA starting limits: 1/2/3/4 minis
- Highest PA tiers: 2/4/6/10 minis
- 10 micros count as 1 mini across open PA positions
- A platform maximum is not a sensible position size
I traded Apex for more than two years and ran up to 10 $50K accounts in parallel on the legacy system. My current-product comments separate that direct history from researched EOD and Intraday rules.
The EOD evaluation table lists the evaluation caps. Apex’s PA scaling guide gives the starting tiers and micro conversion. Use my Apex review and rules guide for the account context.
New Apex EOD and Intraday evaluation caps are four, six, eight and twelve minis by ascending account size. PA sizing is lower and tier-based. Treat these as position limits, not recommended trade sizes.
The numbers below apply to new EOD and Intraday accounts. Legacy has different contract limits. In a new PA, the prior full session’s closing balance sets the tier for the next session; the published maximum is not the starting allowance.
What are the Apex evaluation contract limits?
Both new evaluation types use the same contract caps. The PA column shows the initial mini limit and the highest available tier; it does not mean the maximum becomes available immediately.
| New account size | Evaluation minis | PA minis: start → max tier | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | 4 | 1 → 2 | $1,000 |
| $50K | 6 | 2 → 4 | $2,000 |
| $100K | 8 | 3 → 6 | $3,000 |
| $150K | 12 | 4 → 10 | $4,000 |
Are Performance Account limits the same?
No. New 25K/50K/100K/150K PAs start at 1/2/3/4 minis and can reach 2/4/6/10 at their highest tiers. The prior full session’s closing balance sets the next tier. It can move down again, but not below Level 1, and remains fixed during the session.
How should contract size relate to drawdown?
Size from the stop distance and the drawdown still available. Ten losses of $200 would use the entire initial $2,000 allowance on a new 50K account before fees and slippage; touching the active floor already fails the evaluation or closes the PA. A trailing floor can leave less room than the initial allowance.
Do micro contracts count differently?
Ten micros count as one mini. The PA limit combines all open positions across instruments; splitting orders across markets does not create another allowance. Check the intended total before enabling a copier.
Can contract limits change during an account?
Evaluation caps are fixed. New PA limits follow the daily tier, which can rise or fall with the prior session’s closing balance. An order that would exceed the PA position limit is rejected; the scaling guide says that rejected order itself does not penalise the account.
What is a practical maximum?
A practical maximum is often far below the Apex ceiling. One or two contracts on a $50K account can already move quickly enough to threaten a $2,000 drawdown during volatile sessions.
The bottom line
The step from evaluation to PA reduces the initial contract allowance. Plan the PA trade size before paying for the evaluation, and size from the actual stop and remaining buffer rather than the account’s headline balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Apex $25K evaluation contract limit?
A new 25K EOD or Intraday evaluation allows at most 4 minis. Legacy has its own limits.
What is the Apex $50K evaluation contract limit?
A new 50K EOD or Intraday evaluation allows at most 6 minis. Legacy has its own limits.
What is the Apex $100K evaluation contract limit?
A new 100K EOD or Intraday evaluation allows at most 8 minis. Legacy has its own limits.
What is the Apex $150K evaluation contract limit?
A new 150K EOD or Intraday evaluation allows at most 12 minis. Legacy has its own limits.
Are Apex PA contract limits identical to evaluation limits?
No. New PAs start at 1/2/3/4 minis and reach at most 2/4/6/10 across the four sizes. Their active daily tier determines the actual limit.
Can Apex traders use micro futures?
Yes. Ten micros equal one mini for the PA exposure limit, including positions split across instruments.
Should traders use the full Apex contract limit?
No. The Apex Trader Funding contract cap is a maximum, while safe size depends on stop distance and remaining drawdown.
Do EOD and Intraday have the same evaluation caps?
The current Apex Trader Funding product matrix lists the same evaluation contract cap by size, while the risk mechanics differ.
Can Apex reduce a contract limit?
The new PA’s contract limit can fall at the next session if the closing balance puts it in a lower tier. It does not change during the current session or drop below Level 1.
Does copy trading increase the per-account contract cap?
No. Each Apex Trader Funding account must remain within its own contract limit even when trades are copied.