AI Review

AquaFunded is a prop trading firm that offers traders a variety of options. With the potential for a 90% profit split (100% with an add-on) and maximum leverage of 1:100, AquaFunded caters to various trading styles and strategies, offering account sizes ranging from $2.5K to $400K. Traders can utilize popular platforms such as Match Trader, Trade Locker, MT5, and cTrader to access a diverse range of tradeable assets, including Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, and Metals. With challenge types that include Instant, 1 Step and 2 Steps, AquaFunded is suitable for traders looking for flexible options to maximize their trading potential.

Trading Rules

Rules change without notice and vary by account type. Confirm with the firm before you trade.

ALLOWED

Weekend HoldingMartingaleOvernight Holding

Expert Advisors (EAs)

Allowed as part of your own strategy.

Hedging

Within same account

RESTRICTED

Copy Trading

Only from accounts you own.

News Trading

Profit from trades within 5 min of red-folder news is capped at 0.5% of balance per payout cycle.

Scalping

Funded: trades under 2 min may count as tick scalping and their profit removed.

NOT ALLOWED

HFTTick Scalping

Arbitrage

Reverse, latency and hedge arbitrage.

Gambling

Max 80% of margin on one trade; all-or-nothing trading banned.

Prohibited Conduct

Exploiting data freezes, delayed feeds or charts; emulators.

From our firm record — not independently re-verified

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at AquaFunded, including multiple failed attempts.

Fee

$52

Split to you

90%

Account

$5K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts
1Best
2
3
4
5Worst
Total Spent

$104

2 attempts × $52 fee

Net Cost

$104

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.31%

Profit needed on $5K after 90% split

Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Payment & Payout Methods

Deposit / Purchase

Apple Pay
Apple Pay
CD
Credit/Debit Card
Crypto
K
Korapay

Withdrawals / Payouts

Crypto
R
Riseworks

Leverage and Platforms

Tradeable Asset Classes

  • Forex
  • Crypto
  • Indices
  • Commodities
  • Metals

Available Trading Platforms

  • Match-Trader logo
    Match-Trader
  • TradeLocker logo
    TradeLocker
  • MT5 logo
    MT5
  • cTrader logo
    cTrader

Restricted Countries & Regions

CUCuba
IRIran
SYSyria
VNVietnam
KEKenya
ALAlbania
DZAlgeria
KPNorth Korea
SNSenegal
MMMyanmar
RURussia
BYBelarus
SDSudan
SSSouth Sudan
VEVenezuela
UACrimea
UADonetsk
UALuhansk

Check the firm website for the full and up-to-date list. Full list at AquaFunded.

Frequently Asked Questions

AquaFunded is a Dubai-based prop trading firm (Aqua Funded FZCO) offering Instant Funding (Standard, Pro, Flex), 1-Step (Standard, Flex) and 2-Step (Standard, Pro, Elite) challenges across forex, crypto, indices, commodities, and metals. Excludes traders from a small list of restricted countries.
Fees start at $20 (Two Step Pro 5K) and go up to $1,865.33 (Instant Funding Pro 400K). Instant accounts cost $30.67–$1,865.33 and the step challenges $20–$813.60.
90% as standard, with 100% available as a paid add-on. All programs pay bi-weekly; an on-demand first payout is a paid add-on. Methods include Rise, crypto and bank transfer.
Eight programs: Instant Funding Standard (15% rule), Instant Funding Pro (15% rule), Instant Flex (no rule), One Step Standard, One Step Flex, Two Step Standard, Two Step Elite, and Two Step Pro (50% rule when funded).
Yes, as part of your own strategy. Hedging within one account, martingale and weekend holding are allowed. Copy trading is limited to your own accounts. Profit from trades within 5 minutes of red-folder news is capped at 0.5% of the balance per payout cycle. Tick scalping, HFT and arbitrage are banned.
It varies: Instant Funding Standard and Pro 15%; Two Step Pro 50% on the funded stage only. One Step Standard, One Step Flex, Two Step Standard, Two Step Elite and Instant Flex have none. The rule blocks a payout until your best day falls under the limit.
AquaFunded supports Match Trader, Trade Locker, MT5, and cTrader across all products.
All programs pay bi-weekly at a 90% split (100% with an add-on). Methods: Rise, crypto and bank transfer.

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