Apex Trader Funding vs AquaFutures: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Apex Trader Funding (futures) and AquaFutures (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Apex Trader Funding	AquaFutures
Trustpilot rating	4.4★ (20,013 reviews)	3.7★
Max profit split	90–100%	100% (first $15,000, then 90%)
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$199	$125
Drawdown type	EOD trailing / Intraday trailing (real-time, incl. unrealized)	EOD Trailing / Intraday Trailing
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower, WealthCharts, TradingView, Sierra Chart, ATAS	Tradovate, Volumetrica, DeepCharts
Payout frequency	Every 5 trading days (winning days of $100–$350+ by size)	After 5 winning days / After 7 winning days
News trading	—	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (100%). AquaFutures is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $125 compared to $199 at Apex Trader Funding. Apex Trader Funding supports more trading platforms (8 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $50K · 1 Step: $24,979,790 · Split: 100% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$49,959,580

2 attempts × $24,979,790 fee

Net Cost

$49,959,580

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

99919.16%

Profit needed on $50K after 100% split

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

Apex Trader Funding vs AquaFutures — FAQs

Both Apex Trader Funding and AquaFutures are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Apex Trader Funding has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.4 vs 3.7).

Both Apex Trader Funding and AquaFutures advertise the same maximum profit split of 100%.

AquaFutures is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $125 compared to $199 at Apex Trader Funding.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Apex Trader Funding account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K. AquaFutures account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K.