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Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
VS

AquaFutures

United Arab Emirates Futures
Key Differences
Price $118 vs $50

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
AquaFutures 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3
Starting Price $50 vs $118
Profit Split Both 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Challenge Variety 14 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders AquaFutures
Trust & reputation Apex Trader Funding
Fast payouts AquaFutures

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding AquaFutures

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric AquaFutures
7.6/10 PFM Score
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 3/5 (155)
A+ Safety Grade
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 100% on first $15,000, then 90%
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) 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)
2 Per month Payout Frequency Weekly
$118 Starting Price $50
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2023
8 options Challenge Options 14 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Apex Trader Funding AquaFutures Savings
$25K $118 $50 Save $68
$50K $132 $65 Save $67
$100K $198 $125 Save $73
$150K $265 $185 Save $80

Apex Trader Funding vs AquaFutures: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and AquaFutures are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while AquaFutures was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, AquaFutures is more affordable with challenges starting at $50, which is $68 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $118. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options, while AquaFutures offers 14.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90%. Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and AquaFutures pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while AquaFutures has 3/5 with 155 reviews.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules
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)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time
AquaFutures

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or AquaFutures?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or AquaFutures?

AquaFutures has the lower starting price at $50. Apex Trader Funding offers 8 challenge options starting from $118, while AquaFutures offers 14 options starting from $50.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or AquaFutures?

Apex Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while AquaFutures has 155.

Which offers a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or AquaFutures?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% while AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90%.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and AquaFutures pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while AquaFutures offers Weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.