Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs The5ers 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
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2016
Total cost to funded
$143
Best$100
Eval cost
$143
$100
Activation fee
-
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Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
Fee refunded on 3rd payout
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
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Max account
-
Best$500K
Consistency rule
50% funded
40% per position
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
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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 Futures
Strengths
- Low one-time fee, refunded on your 3rd payout
- EOD drawdown, no activation fee, can pass in one day
- Scale up to $500K once funded
Watch-outs
- 40% consistency rule per position, evaluation and funded
- Tight 4% ($2,000) max loss
- Funded stage has its own 4% profit target
🐨 PropKoala verdict
The5ers Futures is cheaper to get funded at $100 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.