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AquaFutures AquaFutures
OneUp Trader OneUp Trader
Overview
Asset Type Futures Futures
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Established Jan 2023
Technology White-Label White-Label
Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
Trading Rules
Profit Split 100% on first $15,000, then 90% Best 90% (100% on first $10,000)
Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: $625 (2.5%) on $25K Standard / $1,250 (2.5%) on $50K Standard / $2,500 (2.5%) on $100K Standard; NONE on Pro tier (trailing only) No Daily Loss Limit
Payout Frequency Weekly
24-hour payout guarantee or extra $500 paid; no set payout schedule (withdraw when ready)
Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped)
Withdrawal threshold by account size: $25K=$1,500; $50K=$2,500; $100K=$3,500; $150K=$5,000; $250K=$5,500. Min transfer $1,000. Bank wire 1-3 business days. Crypto max $3,000/week, may take up to 14 business days.
Direct Path to Funded ✗ No ✗ No
Reviews & Reputation
Review Count 0 reviews 0 reviews
Avg. Rating No ratings yet No ratings yet
Pros & Cons
Main Benefits
  • 100% profit split on first $15,000 then 90%, weekly payouts with 24-hour guarantee ($500 if late), no activation fees, instant funding option, parent AquaFunds (UAE-based) operates Forex+Crypto+Futures arms, 24/7 support, $1.68B in funding provided, ocean-cleaning + clean-water charity
  • 1-Step evaluation; no daily loss limit; trailing drawdown stops at initial balance; first $10,000 of profits kept 100%; 90% profit split thereafter; FREE NinjaTrader license; FREE market data with Level 2; 7-day free trial; 24/7 customer support; unlimited balance resets; up to 3 funded accounts simultaneously
Main Drawbacks
  • TrustPilot rating only 3.0/5 (155 reviews) — lower than top peers; consistency rule applies (see help center); Dubai-based offshore prop firm, not regulated as a broker; trailing drawdown on Pro tier; only 2 platforms (Tradovate, Volumetrica)
  • Activation fee (additional 50% of stated price) charged after passing evaluation; 80% consistency rule (3 best non-largest trading days must sum to 80% or more of largest day's net profit); 10 minimum trading days; minimum 50% weekly trade volume vs evaluation average; positive net PnL required every 15 days during initial 90-day probationary period; sub-10-second trades prohibited; crypto withdrawals capped at $3,000/week
Offers & Promo Codes
Active Offers No offers No offers

Challenge Details

AquaFutures Challenges

14 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$125 $50
one-time
$25K 1 Step P1: $1,500 (6%)
P1: $600
P1: $1,000 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$163 $65
one-time
$50K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (6%)
P1: $1,250
P1: $2,500 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$175 $70
one-time
$25K 1 Step P1: $1,250 (5%)
P1: —
None
P1: $1,000 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$200 $80
one-time
$50K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (6%)
P1: —
None
P1: $2,000 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$312 $125
one-time
$100K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (6%)
P1: $2,500
P1: $3,500 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$325 $130
one-time
$100K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (6%)
P1: —
None
P1: $3,500 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$372 $149
one-time
$25K Instant P1: —
P1: —
None
P1: $1,000 (4%) Trailing
100% first $15K then 90% None
$415 $166
one-time
$25K Instant P1: —
P1: $625
2.5% of account
P1: $1,000 (4%) EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$462 $185
one-time
$150K 1 Step P1: $9,000 (6%)
P1: $3,750
P1: $5,000 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$550 $220
one-time
$150K 1 Step P1: $9,000 (6%)
P1: —
None
P1: $5,000 EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$572 $229
one-time
$50K Instant P1: —
P1: —
None
P1: $2,000 (4%) Trailing
100% first $15K then 90% None
$615 $246
one-time
$50K Instant P1: —
P1: $1,250
2.5% of account
P1: $2,000 (4%) EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None
$672 $269
one-time
$100K Instant P1: —
P1: —
None
P1: $3,000 (3%) Trailing
100% first $15K then 90% None
$765 $306
one-time
$100K Instant P1: —
P1: $2,500
2.5% of account
P1: $3,000 (3%) EOD
100% first $15K then 90% None

OneUp Trader Challenges

5 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$65
/mo (50% upfront, 50% activation fee on pass)
$25K 1 Step P1: $1,500
P1: —
No Daily Loss Limit
P1: $1,500 Trailing (stops at initial balance once reached)
90% (100% on first $10,000) $65
$75
/mo (50% upfront, 50% activation fee on pass)
$50K 1 Step P1: $3,000
P1: —
No Daily Loss Limit
P1: $2,500 Trailing (stops at initial balance once reached)
90% (100% on first $10,000) $75
$150
/mo (50% upfront, 50% activation fee on pass)
$100K 1 Step P1: $6,000
P1: —
No Daily Loss Limit
P1: $3,500 Trailing (stops at initial balance once reached)
90% (100% on first $10,000) $150
$175
/mo (50% upfront, 50% activation fee on pass)
$150K 1 Step P1: $9,000
P1: —
No Daily Loss Limit
P1: $5,000 Trailing (stops at initial balance once reached)
90% (100% on first $10,000) $175
$325
/mo (50% upfront, 50% activation fee on pass)
$250K 1 Step P1: $15,000
P1: —
No Daily Loss Limit
P1: $5,500 Trailing (stops at initial balance once reached)
90% (100% on first $10,000) $325