Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs The5ers Futures
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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2016
Total cost to funded
$113
Best$100
Eval cost
$113
$100
Activation fee
-
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Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
Fee refunded on 3rd payout
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
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Max account
$150K
Best$500K
Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
40% per position
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
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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
The5ers Futures
Strengths
- Low one-time fee, refunded on your 3rd payout
- EOD drawdown, no activation fee, can pass in one day
- Scale up to $500K once funded
Watch-outs
- 40% consistency rule per position, evaluation and funded
- Tight 4% ($2,000) max loss
- Funded stage has its own 4% profit target
🐨 PropKoala verdict
The5ers Futures is cheaper to get funded at $100 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
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.