Wealthcharts
How to Set Up Wealthcharts with Apex Trader Funding
This guide walks you through setting up Wealthcharts with Apex Trader Funding, covering everything from initial account connection to configuring risk management settings. Wealthcharts offers advanced charting capabilities and direct market access that many traders prefer for meeting Apex's 6% profit target while staying within the 4% maximum loss limit.
Platform note: Apex Trader Funding fully supports Wealthcharts for futures trading across all account sizes ($25K to $150K). The platform integrates seamlessly with their evaluation process and funded account management.
Setup Guide
Step-by-Step Setup
1
Purchase Your Apex Trader Funding Challenge
Visit apextraderfunding.com and select your desired account size ($25,000, $50,000, $100,000, or $150,000). Complete the payment process and you'll receive an email with your challenge account credentials within a few minutes.
2
Download and Install Wealthcharts
Go to the Wealthcharts website and download the platform. Install the software and launch it. You'll need to create a Wealthcharts account if you don't already have one - this is separate from your Apex Trader Funding credentials.
3
Connect Your Apex Account to Wealthcharts
In Wealthcharts, go to Account > Connect Account and select Apex Trader Funding from the broker list. Enter the login credentials provided in your Apex welcome email, including your account number and password.
4
Verify Connection and Account Details
Once connected, verify that your account balance matches your challenge size and that the platform shows your Apex account as active. Check that all futures markets you plan to trade are accessible through the platform.
5
Configure Risk Management Settings
Set up position sizing rules based on your account size and Apex's 4% maximum loss limit. Configure stop-loss settings and ensure your maximum daily loss aligns with Apex's requirements to avoid breaching your challenge.
6
Test Your Setup with Paper Trading
Before placing live trades, test your connection by placing small paper trades to ensure orders are executing properly. Verify that your P&L calculations match what you see in your Apex dashboard.
7
Place Your First Live Trade
Start with a small position to confirm everything is working correctly. Monitor both Wealthcharts and your Apex dashboard to ensure trades are being recorded properly and your challenge metrics are updating in real-time.
Configuration
Key Settings
| Setting | Value | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Broker Connection | Apex Trader Funding | Ensures your trades are routed through Apex's infrastructure and count toward your challenge progress. |
| Account Type | Futures Challenge Account | Must match your purchased challenge size to access the correct account balance and trading rules. |
| Maximum Position Size | Based on account size | Set according to your risk management strategy to avoid exceeding Apex's 4% maximum loss limit. |
| Stop Loss Default | User defined | Configure automatic stop losses to protect against sudden market moves that could breach your account. |
| Order Confirmation | Enabled | Prevents accidental trades that could negatively impact your challenge performance. |
| Real-time Data Feed | Enabled | Essential for accurate pricing and timely order execution during your evaluation period. |
Full Guide
Wealthcharts Setup on Apex Trader Funding: Complete Guide
Setting up Wealthcharts with Apex Trader Funding gives you access to one of the most comprehensive futures trading platforms available for prop firm challenges. With Apex's competitive rules and Wealthcharts' advanced features, you have an excellent combination for achieving your 6% profit target while maintaining proper risk management.
When you connect Wealthcharts to your Apex challenge account, you're accessing the same professional-grade tools used by institutional traders. The platform's real-time data feeds ensure you're making decisions based on accurate market information, which is crucial when working within Apex's 4% maximum loss limit. Unlike some prop firms that impose strict daily loss limits, Apex focuses on your overall drawdown, giving you more flexibility in your trading approach.
Your account size selection significantly impacts your trading strategy. Whether you choose the $25,000 starter account or scale up to the $150,000 option, Wealthcharts adapts to provide appropriate position sizing tools and risk management features. The platform's advanced order types become particularly valuable when you're approaching your profit target, allowing you to lock in gains while maintaining positions that could generate additional profits.
One of the biggest advantages of using Wealthcharts with Apex is the platform's sophisticated risk management capabilities. You can set up automatic position sizing based on your account balance and maximum acceptable loss per trade. This is essential because Apex's rules require you to maintain discipline throughout your evaluation period. The platform's built-in calculators help you determine optimal position sizes that align with professional risk management principles while maximizing your profit potential.
The integration between Wealthcharts and Apex's backend systems is seamless, meaning your trades are recorded in real-time and your challenge progress updates automatically. This eliminates the confusion that sometimes occurs with other platform combinations where there might be delays in trade reporting. You can monitor your progress toward the 6% profit target directly through both platforms, ensuring you never lose track of your performance metrics.
Wealthcharts' advanced charting capabilities give you a significant edge in market analysis. The platform's multi-timeframe analysis tools help you identify high-probability setups that align with your challenge timeline. Since Apex allows news trading, you can take advantage of market volatility around economic announcements using Wealthcharts' economic calendar integration and real-time news feeds.
Proper configuration of your trading environment is crucial for success. Ensure your workspace is organized with all necessary windows visible, including your account balance, open positions, and P&L tracking. Wealthcharts allows you to save multiple workspace configurations, so you can quickly switch between different trading setups depending on market conditions or your preferred trading style.
Remember that Apex doesn't allow automated trading systems or EAs, so you'll be executing all trades manually through Wealthcharts. This actually works in your favor because it forces you to develop genuine trading skills rather than relying on potentially unreliable automated systems. The platform's intuitive order entry system makes manual trading efficient and reduces the likelihood of execution errors that could impact your challenge performance.
As you progress through your challenge, pay attention to how Wealthcharts' reporting features help you analyze your trading performance. The platform's detailed trade logs and performance analytics provide valuable insights into your strengths and areas for improvement, information that becomes even more valuable once you're managing a funded account with Apex's 100% profit split on your base allocation.
Pro Tips
1Set up custom alerts in Wealthcharts for when you reach 80% of your 6% profit target to help manage the final stretch of your challenge
2Use Wealthcharts' position sizing calculator to ensure each trade stays within 1-2% risk per trade, keeping you well below Apex's 4% maximum loss limit
3Configure multiple workspace layouts in Wealthcharts - one for market analysis and another for active trading to optimize your decision-making process
4Take advantage of Wealthcharts' replay feature to practice your trading strategy during off-market hours without using your challenge account
5Enable trade confirmations in Wealthcharts to prevent accidental orders that could negatively impact your Apex challenge progress
Frequently Asked Questions
Wealthcharts + Apex Trader Funding — FAQ
Last verified: 1 April 2026. Always confirm current platform availability directly with Apex Trader Funding before purchasing a challenge.