AquaFunded: complete challenge guide for 2026
You want to trade with AquaFunded's capital? Here is the complete guide to understand the programmes, the prices and pass your challenge step by step.
Start by watching our video presentation of the prop firm:
AquaFunded's three programmes
1. 1-phase challenge
- Target: 10% profit
- Daily drawdown: 4 to 5%
- Maximum drawdown: 8 to 10%
- Ideal for: impatient traders who want access to capital quickly
2. 2-phase challenge
- Phase 1: 8% profit
- Phase 2: 5% profit
- Same drawdowns as the 1-phase
- Ideal for: most traders, the most common format
3. Instant funding
- No evaluation: immediate capital
- Higher price but no challenge to pass
- Ideal for: experienced traders who want to skip the evaluation phase
AquaFunded prices
AquaFunded stands out with low entry prices and almost permanent promotions (-30% to -50%):
- 5K account: from ~19$
- 25K account: from ~49$
- 100K account: from ~150$ (depending on the promo)
- 200K account: from ~300$
> ⚠️ Prices vary with the promotions running. Always check the final price before paying.
Profit split
AquaFunded offers one of the most generous splits on the market:
- Standard: up to 95% for the trader
- 100% option: available on some accounts (extra cost)
Available platforms
- MetaTrader 4: the forex classic
- MetaTrader 5: multi-asset version (forex, indices, commodities, crypto)
- MatchTrader: appreciated for multi-position management and easy stops
Method to validate an AquaFunded challenge
- Choose the right programme: 1-phase if you get comfortable quickly, 2-phase if you prefer room to manoeuvre
- Respect risk management: 0.5% to 1% maximum risk per trade
- Watch the daily drawdown: 4 to 5%, do not let a single day knock you out of the challenge
- Aim for consistency rather than occasional big trades
- Validate a first withdrawal as soon as possible to test payment reliability
Points of caution before starting
AquaFunded is a recent firm (December 2023) and shows mixed reviews on Trustpilot. Before investing in a large account:
- Read the payout conditions in detail
- Test first with a small account
- Compare with more established firms: FTMO, FundedNext, The 5%ers
Conclusion
AquaFunded offers an attractive price-to-conditions ratio, but payment reliability remains to be confirmed over time. To maximise your chances: start small, validate a withdrawal, then scale up if everything goes well.
Find all the details and verified reviews on the AquaFunded page.
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