Apex Funding Strategy 2026: How to Stack 20 Accounts

Apex Trader Funding is not designed for you to trade one account. If you trade one $50k account, you have a $2,500 drawdown and limited upside.

The Edge: Apex allows 20 Maximum Accounts. This changes the game from "Trading" to "Portfolio Management".

The Math of Stacking

Imagine you have a strategy that makes $100 per day on average.

• On 1 Account: You make $100/day. ($2,000/month). Barely a living.
• On 20 Accounts: You make $2,000/day. ($40,000/month). Wealth.

The Risk: If you lose $100 per day, you lose $2,000 per day across the portfolio. You must size down.

Step-by-Step Stacking Strategy

1. The Buy In (Wait for sale)

Never buy full price. Wait for the "80% Off" or "90% Off" sale.

• Buy 20x $50k Accounts.
• Cost: ~$35 x 20 = $700.

2. The Tech (Trade Copier)

You need a reliable copier.

• NinjaTrader: Replikanto or FlowBot.
• Tradovate: Built-in "Group Trade" function (Limited) or Apex Trade Copier (3rd party).
• Recommendation: Use Replikanto on NinjaTrader. It is the gold standard.

3. The Execution (Micro Scaling)

Do not trade 20 Mini Contracts (NQ). That is suicide. Trade Micros (MNQ).

• Open 2 MNQ contracts on your "Lead" account.
• The copier opens 2 MNQ on all 20 accounts.
• Total Position: 40 MNQ (equivalent to 4 Minis).
• Benefit: You are spreading the risk. You are not risking one account blowing up.

The Payout Strategy

Apex has a "Payout Cap" for the first 3 months.

• Max $1,500 - $2,000 per account per withdrawal period (twice a month).
• Math: $2,000 x 20 accounts = $40,000 withdrawal potential every two weeks.

The Trap: Most traders blow the accounts before the payout. The Fix: Once funded, reduce risk by 50%. Your goal is to keep the 20 accounts alive for 90 days to exit the probation period.

Summary

This strategy is not for beginners. Managing 20 accounts is stressful. But if you are a disciplined scalper who can make 10 ticks a day, Apex Stacking is the highest paying job in the world.