Apex Trader Funding Max Contract Size
The Simple Answer
Apex Trader Funding sets your maximum position size by Tier Level, a scaling stage assigned to your Performance Account based on your ending account balance at the close of the prior trading session. As your balance rises through tier thresholds your position size and Daily Loss Limit both increase; as it falls, they both decrease.
Tier Levels are recalculated once per day, before the next session begins, using your 4:59:59 PM ET closing balance from the prior full session.
How Tier Levels Affect Your Trading
Daily Recalculation
Your Tier Level updates once per trading day before the session opens, tied to your closing balance at 4:59:59 PM ET the prior full session. The tier you land in governs both your maximum position size and your Daily Loss Limit for the next session.
Moving Up and Down
Tier Up happens automatically when your ending balance clears a higher threshold, unlocking a larger position size and a bigger Daily Loss Limit for the next session. Tier Down works in reverse: a lower ending balance drops you to a smaller position size and a tighter Daily Loss Limit.
The Level 1 Floor
Apex sets a floor at Level 1. Even if your balance keeps falling, your position size will not scale below the Level 1 threshold, giving you a stable minimum to keep trading from.
Final Thoughts
Apex Trader Funding ties position size directly to your account performance through a daily Tier Level recalculation rather than a single fixed number per account size. That means your true max contract count depends on where your balance closed the prior session, not just the size of the account you purchased.
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FAQ
What is the max contract size on Apex Trader Funding?
It depends on your current Tier Level, which is recalculated daily from your prior session closing balance. Higher tiers unlock more contracts.
How often does my Tier Level change?
Once per trading day, before the session opens, based on your account balance at the 4:59:59 PM ET close of the prior full session.
Can my max contract size go down?
Yes. If your ending balance falls below a tier threshold, you move down to a lower Tier Level with a smaller position size and Daily Loss Limit.
Is there a minimum position size floor?
Yes. Apex sets a Level 1 floor, so your position size will not scale below that level even if your balance keeps dropping.
Does the Tier Level change mid-session?
No. Tier Levels apply to the next full trading session only; they do not adjust while a session is already underway.