Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs The5ers
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Quick verdict
- AquaFunded is $106 cheaper to get funded on a 50K account ($143 vs $249, activation fees included).
- Both use static drawdown.
- AquaFunded has a consistency rule on the funded account, which can hold up payouts after a big day. The5ers doesn't. Rule: 50% funded.
- The5ers pays out faster (every 14 days vs bi-weekly).
- The5ers has the higher maximum profit split, 100% against 90%.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2016
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$249
Eval cost
$143
$249
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
80% to 100% split, fee refunded, $3,000 payout cap
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Every 14 days
Max account
-
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
50% funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
MT5cTrader
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
The5ers
Strengths
- Fee refunded once you reach Pro Trader, plus a $25 reward after step 1
- No time limit, no consistency rule
- Profit split scales from 80% up to 100%
Watch-outs
- Two steps: 10% then 5% profit target
- 4% daily loss, 8% max loss, 3 profitable days per step
- Payouts capped at $3,000, $300 minimum withdrawal
🐨 Which should you choose?
Choose AquaFunded if you want the lower cost to get funded.
Choose The5ers if you want no consistency rule on payouts, faster payouts and a higher profit split.
Written from our verified data for a 50K account, or the closest size a firm offers. Always check each firm's current terms before buying.
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