Overview
Aqua Funded has been running since 2023 out of United States. What tends to matter most to traders here is the combination of the up to 90% profit split and the Static drawdown model. We break down whether that combination actually works in your favour further down.
Getting funded runs through a 2-Step evaluation, with drawdown tracked on a Static basis — worth understanding before you start, since it decides how much room you really have on a bad day. You’ll be trading on MT5, cTrader, keeping up to 90% of what you make. The firm advertises Standard cycle payouts. The tabs above break each of these down — rules, platforms, and payout experience — with the fine print that actually matters.
✅ What We Like
- Matches the top-tier $4 million scaling ceiling shared with Blue Guardian and The5ers
- Weekend holding permitted
- Reasonable entry pricing
❌ What Could Be Better
- Fewer documented structural differentiators than Blue Guardian's payout mechanic or The5ers' long track record
- 2023 founding means a shorter history than the category's established leaders
- EAs aren't confirmed as permitted
Score Breakdown
Evaluation Rules
The drawdown here is static — your loss limit is fixed from the starting balance and never moves up as you profit. If you start a $100K account with a 10% max drawdown, the floor stays at $90K no matter how high your equity climbs. This is the most forgiving model for traders who bank profits early, because winning never shrinks your room for error.
Trading Rules at a Glance
| Rule | Status |
|---|---|
| News Trading | Allowed ✓ |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed ✓ |
| EAs / Robots | Restricted |
| Copy Trading | Restricted |
| Challenge Fee Refundable | No |
| Drawdown Type | Static |
Trading Platforms
MT4's successor — faster backtesting, more timeframes, depth-of-market, and native support for more asset classes. Most newer firms have standardised on it.
Known for clean charting and transparent level-II pricing. Favoured by scalpers for its execution detail. Rare among prop firms, so support here is a genuine differentiator.
Another modern MetaTrader alternative — web-first with integrated TradingView charts. Increasingly common at newer forex firms.
Supported by Aqua Funded — check the firm's site for platform-specific account details.
Payouts
Payout reliability matters more than any headline number — a generous split means nothing if withdrawals stall. Aqua Funded was processing withdrawals in Standard cycle when we last verified this review. If you've withdrawn from this firm recently and your experience differs, use the report link at the bottom of this review.
Our Honest Verdict
Same high-ceiling tier as Blue Guardian and The5ers, without yet having either firm's specific reason to stand out further. A reasonable option once you've already worked through the two firms above it on this list.
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