MyFundedFutures vs Apex for automated trading
Two popular futures firms with very different rule philosophies. MyFundedFutures lets you pick the drawdown model; Apex leans on trailing drawdown with aggressive pricing. Here is how they stack up for automation.
⚠ Rules change often. Prop-firm rules and drawdown models change frequently. Always verify the firm's current Terms of Service before deploying any strategy. Figures here were checked May 2026.
Both permit bots and EAs. The real contrast is how much they let you choose the risk structure.
| MyFundedFutures | Apex Trader Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Pick by plan: EOD (Core/Pro), intraday (Rapid), static (Flex) | Trailing (EOD on most types; some intraday) |
| Daily loss limit | None | Varies by program |
| Automation | Allowed | Allowed |
| Best for | Choosing the floor that fits your system | Frequent deals + flexibility |
The MyFundedFutures advantage: you pick the floor
This is the headline. Because MFFU offers EOD, intraday and static models across plans, you can match the firm to your strategy instead of bending your strategy to the firm. An EOD-calibrated system takes a Core/Pro plan; you simply avoid the Rapid (intraday) plan if your sizing isn't built for real-time floors. No daily loss limit also removes one common trip-wire.
Where Apex wins
Apex's scale, frequent discounts and wide platform support make it the cheap, fast option — as long as you confirm whether your account type is EOD or intraday and size accordingly.
For a systematic trader
If you want certainty about the floor, MyFundedFutures' plan choice is the cleaner fit. If you want the cheapest path and will match your preset to the account type, Apex is hard to beat. Puravida Edge runs on both — Conservative for any intraday plan, Aggressive on EOD. Guides: pass MFFU · pass Apex. Also see automation policies compared.
FAQ
What's the main difference between MyFundedFutures and Apex?
MyFundedFutures lets you choose the drawdown model by plan (EOD, intraday or static) with no daily loss limit; Apex uses trailing drawdown with frequent pricing deals and some intraday account types.
Does MyFundedFutures have a daily loss limit?
No — MFFU plans have no daily loss limit, which removes one common reason accounts fail.
Which is better for an EOD-calibrated automated strategy?
MyFundedFutures' Core/Pro (EOD) plans let you match the firm to the strategy directly. On Apex, confirm your account is EOD rather than intraday before sizing.
Not financial advice. Performance figures referenced are hypothetical, modeled outputs (1,500-path Monte Carlo on a 12-month sample). Past performance does not guarantee future results. Prop-firm Terms of Service compliance is your responsibility — verify every rule with the firm directly.