Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs FundedNext 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
-
2022
Total cost to funded
$143
Best$133.99
Eval cost
$143
$133.99
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
90%
Best95%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
95% reward share, max $1,500 per withdrawal
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Every 5 days
Max account
-
Best$1.2M
Consistency rule
50% funded
40% eval, none funded
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
TradovateNinjaTraderTradingView
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
FundedNext Futures
Strengths
- 95% reward share, one of the highest
- No daily loss limit, no consistency rule once funded
- One-time fee, lower $2,500 profit target
Watch-outs
- Tight $1,500 EOD max loss on a 50K
- 40% consistency rule on the challenge
- Withdrawals capped at $1,500, rewards every 5 days
🐨 PropKoala verdict
FundedNext Futures is cheaper to get funded at $133.99 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.