AquaFunded vs The Trading Pit: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare AquaFunded (forex/CFD) and The Trading Pit (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

AquaFunded review →The Trading Pit review →

	AquaFunded	The Trading Pit
Trustpilot rating	3.1★ (1,436 reviews)	3.7★ (867 reviews)
Max profit split	90–100%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step, 3 Steps	1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	€29
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Static / EOD Trailing
Platforms	Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly	Bi-weekly / First after 10 profitable days, then every 5
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

AquaFunded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 80%). AquaFunded is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $29 compared to €29 at The Trading Pit. AquaFunded supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $115 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$230

2 attempts × $115 fee

Net Cost

$230

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

5.11%

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.

AquaFunded vs The Trading Pit — FAQs

Both AquaFunded and The Trading Pit are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. The Trading Pit has a higher Trustpilot rating (3.7 vs 3.1). AquaFunded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%).

AquaFunded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 80% at The Trading Pit.

AquaFunded is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $29 compared to €29 at The Trading Pit.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. AquaFunded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K. The Trading Pit account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K.