Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs Futures Elite
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Futures
Founded
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Total cost to funded
Best$113
$152
Eval cost
$113
$152
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Trailing
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
90/10 from first payout, $2,000 cap per payout
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
Daily
Max account
Best$150K
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Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
50% eval only, none funded
News trading
Allowed
Restricted
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
NinjaTraderTradingViewTradovateWealthCharts
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded Futures
Strengths
- Daily payouts, no consistency rule once funded
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, no time limit
- EOD drawdown, news trading and weekend holding allowed
Watch-outs
- Payouts only start once the account reaches $52,100
- Max $1,100 per daily payout, $500 minimum, $550 net profit rule
- 40% consistency on the evaluation, $1,000 daily loss limit
Futures Elite
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- Daily payouts, no consistency rule once funded
- No daily loss limit on evaluation or funded
Watch-outs
- Funded drawdown is trailing equity (EOD only on the evaluation)
- 50% consistency rule on the evaluation
- Payouts capped at $2,000 each, smaller and newer firm
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded Futures is cheaper to get funded at $113 total. AquaFunded Futures has the more forgiving EOD drawdown, giving you more room to trade.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.