Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs AquaFunded Futures
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
-
-
Total cost to funded
$143
Best$113
Eval cost
$143
$113
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Daily, $500 minimum
Max account
-
Best$150K
Consistency rule
50% funded
40% eval only, none funded
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded
Strengths
- No minimum trading days on the challenge, can pass in 1 day
- News trading, weekend holding and EAs allowed
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, 90% split
Watch-outs
- Two phases with a high $5,000 then $2,500 profit target
- 50% consistency rule and 3 minimum trading days once funded
- Bi-weekly rewards, leverage drops from 1:100 to 1:50 once funded
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
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded Futures is cheaper to get funded at $113 total. AquaFunded offers a higher max split at 90%. 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.