Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs Phidias
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
-
2024
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$580
Eval cost
$143
$580
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
80% to 90%
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
30 min average
Max account
-
Best$300K
Consistency rule
50% funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
TradingViewNinjaTrader
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
Phidias
Strengths
- No consistency rule, news trading allowed
- One payment, activation fee included
- Fast payouts, 30 minute average
Watch-outs
- High $580 list price, only good value with a code
- Higher $4,000 profit target, minimum 3 days to pass
- EOD trailing drawdown ($2,500)
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded is cheaper to get funded at $143 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.