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From my direct research and trading experience, I approached Apex Trader Funding with some curiosity regarding their compatibility with automated trading—specifically, using Expert Advisors (EAs), which are fundamental on platforms like MetaTrader 4 and 5. However, Apex Trader Funding does not support MetaTrader platforms at all. Their trading is limited to a proprietary web and mobile platform, and there is a clear absence of any indication that EAs or third-party automated trading scripts are permitted or even technically compatible. For me, this is a major limitation. Automated strategies are not just about convenience—they’re essential risk management tools that enforce discipline and can eliminate emotional trading errors. Not having access to EAs made me reconsider the flexibility and scalability of my trading with this firm. Furthermore, the lack of demo accounts made it impossible for me to test even manual strategies safely before risking capital. In the bigger picture, I found the absence of regulatory oversight and widespread negative user feedback additional reasons to be inordinately cautious. If automated trading is a core part of your strategy, in my professional opinion, Apex Trader Funding does not meet this need. Their current platform and operational model are incompatible with EAs, and this technical gap is significant for traders who rely on automation.