Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs Futures Elite
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
Best$143
$152
Eval cost
$143
$152
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Trailing
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
90/10 from first payout, $2,000 cap per payout
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Daily
Max account
-
-
Consistency rule
50% funded
50% eval only, none funded
News trading
Allowed
Restricted
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
NinjaTraderTradingViewTradovateWealthCharts
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
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 is cheaper to get funded at $143 total. AquaFunded has the more forgiving Static 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.