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AquaFunded Futures

One-step · futures prop firm

In business
3 yearssince 2023
Trustpilot
Warning, no rating
Entry fee (50k)
$156

43 / 100

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PFT Scout Score of AquaFunded Futures on five axes: Rules 60, Payouts 34, Track record 45, Reputation 0, Transparency 78
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Summary

AquaFunded Futures is a futures prop firm with a one-step evaluation, in business since 2023. The $50k account costs $156; its 6% profit target is 1.5 times the 4% max drawdown (trailing, end of day), with no daily loss limit. On payouts, you keep 90% of the profit and the first payout is capped at $1,000. Caution: Trustpilot shows no rating for AquaFunded Futures because it flagged a breach of its guidelines; its PFT Scout Score is 43 of 100.

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PFT Scout Score

PFT Scout Score of AquaFunded Futures on five axes: Rules 60, Payouts 34, Track record 45, Reputation 0, Transparency 78RulesPayoutsTrack recordReputationTransparency

43 / 100

Rules
60
Payouts
34
Track record
45
Reputation
0
Transparency
78

Our own rating, 0 to 100, relative to the other firms listed here. No commission or partner deal changes it. How the score works

Firm overview

Futures line of the AquaFunded brand with four models. The Flex evaluation described here uses an end-of-day drawdown, carries no daily loss limit and no consistency rule once funded.

Evaluation model
One-step

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Founded
2023
About page: "2023 Established". No separate start date for the futures line.

Source: www.aquafunded.com/about-us

Platforms
  • DeepCharts
  • Tradovate
  • NinjaTrader

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Notes
Evaluations are billed once. A 25% discount was running at the time of checking; the figure above is the list price.

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Instruments and assets

Asset classes
  • Futures

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Firm rules

Minimum trading days
0
News trading
Allowed
Hold over weekend
Not allowed

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Challenges

Flex (no daily loss limit) · 50k One-step

Evaluation fee
$156 one-time
Activation fee
None
Profit target
$3,000
Max drawdown
$2,000
Drawdown type
Trailing (end of day)
Daily loss limit
None
Minimum trading days
0
Max payout
$1,000

Firm's "most popular" model; 50% consistency in the challenge only; payouts after 5 winning days (min. daily profit $200/$250/$300), up to 3 rewards per funded account, then the account closes. List price shown. Payout cap per request (Flex No Daily Loss), up to 50% of profits

Source: aquafunded.com/futures

AquaFunded Futures activation fee

AquaFunded Futures charges no activation fee on its funded accounts, according to the firm's published terms, checked 2026-10-19.

Trailing (end of day): the loss limit rises with your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down. Open profit during the day does not move it.

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Payout policy

AquaFunded Futures payout rules

AquaFunded Futures payout rules as published by the firm: you keep 90% of the profit; payout rhythm: After 5 winning days, up to 50% of profits, capped at $1,000.

Profit split
90%
Payout cycle
After 5 winning days, up to 50% of profits, capped at $1,000
First payout cap (50k)
$1,000
Flex No-Daily-Loss 50K: payout cap $1,000 for payouts 1-3, after 5 winning days of $200, minimum $500 (via Rise; $100 via crypto), up to 50% of profits; three rewards per account, then the account closes.
Payout cap, Flex (no daily loss limit)
  • 50k$1,000
  • 100k$1,500
  • 150k$2,000
Payout cap per request (Flex No Daily Loss), up to 50% of profits
Payout cap, Flex (daily loss limit)
  • 50k$2,000
  • 100k$2,500
  • 150k$3,000
Payout cap per request, up to 50% of profits
Payout cap, Daily
  • 50k$1,100
  • 100k$2,200
  • 150k$3,300
Max daily payout
Payout cap, Instant
  • 25k$1,000
  • 50k$2,000
  • 100k$2,500
  • 150k$3,000
Payout cap, Standard
  • 50k$2,000
  • 100k$2,500
  • 150k$3,500
Claimed payouts
$8M (all products)
“$8M + paid out” Claimed by the firm, not verified by us. The figure covers the whole brand, including its CFD or forex accounts, not only futures.

Source: www.aquafunded.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 50k account cost at AquaFunded Futures?

The 50k account at AquaFunded Futures costs $156 one-time, no activation fee in the Flex (no daily loss limit) program; $131 one-time, no activation fee in the Flex (daily loss limit) program; $113 one-time, no activation fee in the Daily program; $453 one-time, no activation fee in the Instant program; $160 one-time, no activation fee in the Standard program, at list price.

What account sizes does AquaFunded Futures offer?

AquaFunded Futures offers 25k, 50k, 100k and 150k accounts.

What is the profit split at AquaFunded Futures?

You keep 90% of the profit, according to AquaFunded Futures's published terms.

How often does AquaFunded Futures pay out?

AquaFunded Futures publishes this payout rhythm: After 5 winning days, up to 50% of profits, capped at $1,000.

What is the max drawdown at AquaFunded Futures?

On the 50k account the max drawdown is $2,000 (4%), measured as trailing (end of day). There is no daily loss limit.

Does AquaFunded Futures allow news trading?

Yes. AquaFunded Futures's published rules allow news trading.

Can I hold positions over the weekend at AquaFunded Futures?

No. AquaFunded Futures's published rules do not allow holding over the weekend.

Which trading platforms does AquaFunded Futures support?

AquaFunded Futures lists DeepCharts, Tradovate and NinjaTrader.

How long has AquaFunded Futures been in business?

AquaFunded Futures has been in business since 2023.

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