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AquaFutures

5.9 C
United Arab Emirates Futures
VS

OneUp Trader

7.4 B
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety C vs B Price $50 vs $65

Verdict: Who Wins?

AquaFutures 2 wins
2 - 5
OneUp Trader 5 wins Decisive Win
Overall Rating 7.4 vs 5.9 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 3 Decisive
Starting Price $50 vs $65 Decisive
Profit Split Both 100% on first $15,000, then 90% Tie
Safety Grade B vs C Clear
Trust Score 51.5/100 vs 43.3/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 14 vs 5 options Decisive
Platform Choice 5 vs 2 platforms Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders AquaFutures
Trust & reputation OneUp Trader

Visual Comparison

AquaFutures OneUp Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

AquaFutures Metric OneUp Trader
5.9/10 PFM Score 7.4/10
3/5 (155) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (2,520)
C Safety Grade B
43.3 D Trust Score 51.5 C
100% on first $15,000, then 90% Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000)
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) Daily Drawdown No Daily Loss Limit
Weekly Payout Frequency Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped)
$50 Starting Price $65
White-Label Technology White-Label
Tradovate, Volumetrica Platforms NinjaTrader, Bookmap, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country United States
Jan 2023 Established -
14 options Challenge Options 5 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size AquaFutures OneUp Trader Savings
$25K $50 $65 Save $15
$50K $65 $75 Save $10
$100K $125 $150 Save $25
$150K $185 $175 Save $10

AquaFutures vs OneUp Trader: Detailed Analysis

AquaFutures and OneUp Trader are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, AquaFutures is more affordable with challenges starting at $50, which is $15 less than OneUp Trader's starting price of $65. AquaFutures offers 14 challenge options, while OneUp Trader offers 5.

AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90% profit split, while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000). AquaFutures pays out Weekly, and OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped).

For trust and reputation, AquaFutures has a 3/5 TrustPilot rating with 155 reviews, while OneUp Trader has 4.7/5 with 2,520 reviews. Safety grades: AquaFutures C, OneUp Trader B.

Overall, OneUp Trader edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

AquaFutures
Pros
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
Cons
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)
OneUp Trader
Pros
No daily loss limit, trailing drawdown stops at initial balance, 90% split with 100% on first $10K, 1-step evaluation, 20+ platforms, free NinjaTrader license + Level 2 market data
Cons
Monthly subscription model (50% upfront + 50% activation fee), 80% consistency rule, trailing drawdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, AquaFutures or OneUp Trader?

OneUp Trader scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, AquaFutures or OneUp Trader?

AquaFutures has the lower starting price at $50. AquaFutures offers 14 challenge options starting from $50, while OneUp Trader offers 5 options starting from $65.

Which has better reviews, AquaFutures or OneUp Trader?

OneUp Trader has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. AquaFutures has 155 reviews while OneUp Trader has 2,520.

Which offers a higher profit split, AquaFutures or OneUp Trader?

AquaFutures offers a higher maximum profit split. AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90% while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000).

How fast do AquaFutures and OneUp Trader pay out?

AquaFutures has Weekly payouts while OneUp Trader offers Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.