Affiliate Program Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, please understand that the Apex Trader Funding Affiliate Program is intentionally limited and highly selective. Apex does not operate a mass-market affiliate program, and approval is not guaranteed.
Participation is reserved for individuals and organizations that consistently contribute value to the trading community through quality content, education, community leadership, and professional brand representation.
If you do not already have an established presence within the trading or financial markets space, this program is likely not a fit.
Apex seeks long-term partners who uphold the professionalism and reputation standards of the Apex brand while contributing positively to the broader trading community. Quality of audience, reputation within the trading community, consistency of content, and overall contribution to traders are valued far more heavily than follower count alone.
Applications are reviewed carefully, and many will not meet the standards required for approval. Approval criteria may evolve over time as the program grows and matures.
Affiliate participation is an ongoing privilege, not a guaranteed or permanent entitlement. All affiliates are subject to ongoing review, and Apex Trader Funding reserves the right to approve, deny, modify, suspend, or terminate participation in the affiliate program at any time and for any reason.
We are not looking for the most affiliates. We are looking for the right affiliates.
Qualifying Platforms & Activities
Approved affiliates typically operate one or more of the following platforms, channels, or communities:
Live Streaming: Hosting live trading sessions, market commentary, or financial discussions on platforms such as YouTube or Twitch.
Social Media Channels: Maintaining active trading or finance-related content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Website or Blog: Operating an actively maintained website that publishes original content related to trading, indicators, investing, or financial markets. Eligibility is based on the quality, accuracy, and value of the content, not simply the existence of a website. Websites consisting primarily of mass-generated or AI-generated content may not qualify.
Trading Communities: Managing an active trading community through platforms such as Discord, Telegram, Slack, or Zoom.
Trading Education Platforms: Running a trading academy, mentorship program, or educational platform that provides structured learning content.
While there is no single metric that guarantees acceptance, approval is based on Apex Trader Funding’s standards, brand alignment, and overall fit for the program. Approved affiliates typically demonstrate the following:
- A meaningful audience or community within the trading or financial markets space
- Consistent publishing activity
- Engagement from a trading-focused community
- A track record of producing financial market content
Application decisions are final, and the reasons for approval or denial will not be disclosed under any circumstances.
Content Expectations
Affiliates are expected to maintain a consistent presence within the trading community and produce original content related to financial markets.
This may include educational material, trade breakdowns, strategy discussions, market commentary, platform demonstrations, or live trading sessions.
Affiliates are expected to represent Apex Trader Funding professionally and support the integrity of the Apex ecosystem. Public statements, social media posts, or other communications that are inflammatory, misleading, defamatory, intentionally deceptive, or otherwise harmful to Apex Trader Funding, its employees, affiliates, or the broader trading community are strictly prohibited.
Engaging in such conduct may result in immediate termination and removal from the affiliate program without notice, at Apex Trader Funding’s sole discretion.
Affiliates who become inactive, fail to maintain a meaningful presence in the trading community, stop producing relevant content, or no longer align with the standards of the program may be removed from the program at Apex Trader Funding’s sole discretion.
Affiliates are expected to disclose material relationships and promotional compensation where required by applicable laws or platform policies.
Who Will Not Qualify (Important)
To preserve the integrity of the program, applications will not be approved for:
- Applicants whose primary intent is personal discounts, internal group purchasing, or distributing codes within private circles such as friends, family, or closed communities rather than building a legitimate public-facing audience.
- Applicants with no public presence, content, or audience in the trading or financial space.
- Applicants who are not actively creating trading or financial market content.
- Applicants who utilize paid search, trademark bidding, coupon interception, or other traffic acquisition methods deemed inconsistent with Apex’s brand or affiliate policies.
- Applicants who operate coupon aggregation sites or discount platforms that promote codes broadly without meaningful or original content.
- Applicants who apply using multiple identities, aliases, or accounts.
- Applicants who promote misleading trading claims, unrealistic income promises, or deceptive marketing practices.
- Applicants who have a history of inflammatory, misleading, defamatory, or otherwise harmful public statements or social media activity related to Apex Trader Funding or the trading industry.
- Applicants who create or operate websites consisting primarily of mass-generated or AI-generated content that lacks meaningful editorial oversight, original value, or an established presence within the trading community.
Verification Requirement
Applicants are required to provide a valid government-issued ID from an approved country. Applications from individuals residing in banned countries, as listed here, will not be accepted.
Affiliate Program Details
Affiliates earn a fifteen percent (15%) referral fee when their unique affiliate code is used at checkout for the purchase of eligible accounts.
Referral fees are earned only on qualifying purchases and are subject to Apex Trader Funding’s Affiliate Marketing Agreement terms and policies.
Affiliate Marketing Agreement
Participation in the Apex Trader Funding Affiliate Program is governed by the Apex Trader Funding Affiliate Marketing Agreement.
All affiliates are required to review and agree to the terms of the agreement prior to participation.
The agreement governs, among other things:
- eligibility and participation requirements
- referral fee eligibility and payment terms
- prohibited promotional practices
- fraud, abuse, and policy violations
- referral fee reversals or adjustments
- termination of affiliate participation
Affiliate codes are intended for promotion through the affiliate’s public platform or community. Use of affiliate codes primarily for self-referrals, personal discounts, rebate-style arrangements, or internal group purchasing is prohibited and may result in removal from the affiliate program.
Apex Trader Funding reserves the right to reverse, withhold, or adjust any referral fees associated with fraudulent, abusive, or policy-violating activity in accordance with the Apex Trader Funding Affiliate Marketing Agreement.
Custom Affiliate Codes
Be sure to request your own custom affiliate code through the Help Desk. This code helps track referrals back to you and can significantly boost your conversions.
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What is the Affiliate Referral Fee Payout Schedule?
For Apex Referring Affiliates:
- Monthly Referral Fee Reports: Generated on the 1st of each month and reflect fees earned during the prior month.
Example: Referral fees from August 1–31 will be included in the September 1 report. - Payout Timeline: Payments are processed on the 15th of the same month as the report.
Example: Referral fees reported on September 1 will be processed on September 15. - Bank Processing Time: Once released, payments typically take 3–7 business days to reach your bank account. Processing times vary depending on your financial institution.
Important: Please allow 3–7 business days after the 15th payout processing date for funds to appear in your account before contacting support.
Minimum Payout Requirement
- A minimum payout balance of $1,000 is required for payment.
- If your fees for a given month are under $1,000, they will roll over until the cumulative balance reaches the threshold.
Example:
- June earnings: $300 → No payout on July 15
- July earnings: $800 → Total = $1,100 → Processed on August 15
Platforms
The same program details, including referral fee structure, attribution, and minimum payout thresholds, apply to Tradovate, WealthCharts, and Rithmic plans.
Where Can I Find Marketing Assets?
Marketing assets can be found in your Apex Dashboard under Affiliate Info → Banners and Links.
How Do I Set Up My Payout Method?