APEX is a ponzi scheme. I've said this a hundred times. The proof is in the payout policy. They're using other trader's funds to payout to a few. They're next on the list for a CFTC investigation. On another note, I read that TickTickTrader is only paper trading regardless whether the trader is profitable or not. It's on their website. Wondering if they copy profitable traders who pass the evaluation. Their payout policy is 40 days for 90%, but you can withdraw immediately with a 50/50 split. They're in Europe so not sure if the CFTC has any interest in them. I may signup for their $100K account which has not time limit. Curious to see if they really pay.
Other risk in this space is if the live sim infrastructure providers, e.g. Rithmic/Tradovate get hit with a cease & desist for provision into live sim operators. Then it doesn't matter where any evaluator is located.
Whatever the gov agency has no case that is why they delay court hearing until Oct 30. Wouldn't be surprised if unother delay after that.
If this is still alive for you: https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/20-x-150k-apex-roadmap.375298/page-20#post-5854821 it sounds like you’re mainlining hopium