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Aqua Funded

6.6 B+
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Split 100% vs 90% Price $29 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Aqua Funded 3 wins
3 3
FTMO 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.6
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.1
Starting Price $29 vs $79
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 48 vs 10 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Aqua Funded
Maximum profit potential Aqua Funded
Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts Aqua Funded

Visual Comparison

Aqua Funded FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Aqua Funded Metric FTMO
6.6/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
3.1/5 (1,373) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
B+ Safety Grade A+
Up to 100% Profit Split Up to 90%
1-Step: 3% daily/6% trailing | 2-Step: 5% daily/10% static | 3-Step: 4% daily/8% static | Instant: 3% daily/3% static Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
On Demand Payout Frequency
$29 Starting Price $79
White-Label Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country Czech Republic
Jan 2023 Established Jan 2015
48 options Challenge Options 10 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Aqua Funded FTMO Savings
$10K $69 $79 Save $10
$25K $125 $199 Save $74
$50K $237 $319 Save $82
$100K $377 $439 Save $62
$200K $677 $999 Save $322

Aqua Funded vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Aqua Funded and FTMO are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Aqua Funded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Aqua Funded is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $50 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Aqua Funded offers 48 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Aqua Funded offers Up to 100% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Aqua Funded pays out On Demand.

For trust and reputation, Aqua Funded has a 3.1/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,373 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: Aqua Funded B+, FTMO A+.

This is a close matchup with Aqua Funded winning 3 and FTMO winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Aqua Funded
Pros
Up to 100% profit split. Multiple challenge types (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant). Aggressive promo codes (up to 50% off). Fast bi-weekly payouts.
Cons
Reports of payout denials. News trading prohibited. Relatively new firm (2023).
FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Aqua Funded
50% OFF 50% off all challenges + $100 bonus
20% OFF 20% off all challenges
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Aqua Funded or FTMO?

Both firms are competitive. Aqua Funded wins in 3 categories while FTMO wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Aqua Funded or FTMO?

Aqua Funded has the lower starting price at $29. Aqua Funded offers 48 challenge options starting from $29, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, Aqua Funded or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Aqua Funded has 1,373 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, Aqua Funded or FTMO?

Aqua Funded offers a higher maximum profit split. Aqua Funded offers Up to 100% while FTMO offers Up to 90%.