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Apex Trader Funding, founded in 2021 by Darrell Martin is a leading futures trading evaluation firm dedicated to maximizing trader payouts. After extensively reviewing existing futures funding companies, Martin created a superior model designed with traders in mind. Focused exclusively on futures markets, Apex Trader Funding has established itself as a top choice for traders, delivering unmatched payouts and fostering a dynamic trading community. Since its launch, Apex has grown into a thriving global community, serving tens of thousands of members across over 150 countries and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

FTMO is the educational environment where traders grow. Talent isn't the problem. Traders around the world have the skills — what they lack is the capital, the support, and a fair system that rewards discipline over luck. As a pioneer of Modern Prop Trading, we've built a place with clear, transparent rules where traders prove their performance in a simulated environment based on real market conditions — and become eligible for financial rewards based on how they trade. The rules are strict because the markets are. Growth comes from working inside a demanding, fair framework — not from shortcuts. Since 2015, more than 4.5 million users from 140 countries have put their discipline to the test with FTMO.

FUNDING YOUR TRADING JOURNEY - The5ers was established by the understanding the majority of traders lack funds and professional support. Since 2016 we have companioned thousands of traders from many different backgrounds, skill levels, trading styles, and personalities. We aim to create a supportive and professional trading workspace that consists of a meaningful skill progression toward trading success. The5ers program is built to accomplish skill enhancement, meaningful learning experience while trading in a professional and rewarding workspace. The5ers lead the funding trading industry and are among the first few companies to bring the funding traders model to life. Our ethics and transparency are always at the highest standards. We are creative and innovative, and fully committed to our traders while making no compromises for our professional standards. We look forward to having you trade with us. Risk Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3m9toFH