AquaFunded vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	AquaFunded	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	3.1★ (1,436 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	90–100%	70%
Evaluation types	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step, 3 Steps	1 Step
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	$47
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Static
Platforms	Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

AquaFunded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 70%). AquaFunded is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $29 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool. AquaFunded supports more trading platforms (4 vs 1).

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 Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both AquaFunded and Trade The Pool are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Trade The Pool has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 3.1). AquaFunded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 70%).

AquaFunded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 70% at Trade The Pool.

AquaFunded is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $29 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool.

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. Trade The Pool account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K.