AquaFutures vs Take Profit Trader: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	AquaFutures	Take Profit Trader
Trustpilot rating	3.7★	4.3★ (10,206 reviews)
Max profit split	100% (first $15,000, then 90%)	80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+)
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step	—
Account sizes	$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K	$25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000
Cheapest challenge fee	$125	—
Drawdown type	EOD Trailing / Intraday Trailing	—
Platforms	Tradovate, Volumetrica, DeepCharts	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Bookmap, ATAS Orderflow Trading, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Finamark, Investor/RT, R Trader, Trade Navigator, VolFix
Payout frequency	After 7 winning days / After 5 winning days	Three stages: Test → PRO → PRO+
News trading	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

AquaFutures offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 90%). AquaFutures challenge fees start at $125. Take Profit Trader supports more trading platforms (14 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $50K · Instant: $572 · Split: 100% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$1,144

2 attempts × $572 fee

Net Cost

$1,144

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.29%

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.

AquaFutures vs Take Profit Trader — FAQs

Both AquaFutures and Take Profit Trader are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Take Profit Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.3 vs 3.7). AquaFutures offers a higher profit split (100% vs 90%).

AquaFutures has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 90% at Take Profit Trader.

AquaFutures challenge fees start at $125. Pricing data for Take Profit Trader is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. AquaFutures offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. AquaFutures account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K. Take Profit Trader account sizes: $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000.