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Intraday Trailing Drawdown Performance Accounts (PA)

Intraday Trailing PA at a Glance:

  • Intraday trailing drawdown enforced in real time
  • Trailing stops once Max Trailing Drawdown Amount + $100 is reached
  • Daily Loss Limit (DLL) enforced intraday  
  • Tier Based Scaling
  • 100% Payout Split (upon meeting payout eligibility requirements)

The Intraday Performance Account (PA) is a Simulated Funded (Sim Funded) account awarded after you pass the Intraday Evaluation. It is issued in the same size as the Evaluation account you passed and follows the same Intraday Trailing Drawdown structure. 

Account Parameters

Click the links below to a complete guide on each of the parameters of the Intraday Trailing PA account:

Parameters 25K 50K 100K 150K
Max Drawdown (Intraday Trailing) $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000
Scaling Tier Based Yes Yes Yes Yes
Max Contracts 2 4 6 10
DLL Tier Based Yes Yes Yes Yes
Inactivity Rule Yes Yes Yes Yes

Trading Rules

1. Do Not Breach the Intraday Trailing Drawdown

Your account balance, including unrealized PnL, may never touch or fall below the Intraday Trailing Drawdown threshold. If it does, all positions are automatically liquidated and the PA is permanently closed.

Intraday Trailing Drawdown Explained

2. No Prohibited Trading Activity

All trading must follow Apex Trader Funding risk and conduct guidelines.

Engaging in prohibited activities, including hedging violations or any form of rule circumvention, will result in immediate account closure.

Prohibited Activities


Frequently Asked Questions

How many PAs can I have?

You may hold up to 20 PAs active at the same time. This cap applies across all PA accounts combined, whether different sizes Legacy, EOD, or Intraday Drawdown.

Is the Performance Account a live account?

No, the Performance Account is a Simulated Funded (Sim Funded) account.

Does hitting the Daily Loss Limit close my PA?

No. Hitting the DLL pauses trading for the remainder of the session. The account remains active and resets at the next session open.

Can my position size increase?

Yes. Position size increases as you move up Scaling Levels based on your End-of-Day balance, up to the account’s maximum level.

What happens if I violate the Hedging Rule?

Violation of the Hedging & Correlated Instruments Rule results in immediate Performance Account closure.

Can my account be closed for inactivity?

Yes. If you do not record at least two $50 net profit days within 30 consecutive calendar days, the account will be closed.

Do I keep 100% of approved payouts?

Yes. Approved payouts are issued at a 100% payout split once payout eligibility requirements are met.

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