Aqua Funded vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Head-to-Head Comparison (2026)

Aqua Funded vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

Aqua Funded and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) are both CFD firms. Aqua Funded has been in business longer, established in 2023, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) was founded in 2023.

Pricing

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $26, which is $3 less than Aqua Funded's starting price of $29. Aqua Funded offers 48 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 11.

Account Sizes

On account sizing, Aqua Funded offers account sizes from $5 to $400 across 10 funding tiers, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers account sizes from $5 to $200 across 6 funding tiers. Picking the right tier matters because both the entry cost and the maximum capital you can scale to are tied to the account size you start with.

Trading Platforms

For trading platforms, Aqua Funded supports DXTrade, cTrader and Match Trader, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) runs on cTrader, MT5 and TradeLocker. If you already trade on a specific platform, this can be the deciding factor between the two.

Profit Split & Payouts

Aqua Funded offers Up to 100% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). Aqua Funded pays out On Demand, and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power).

Risk & Drawdown Rules

Risk rules are a key difference for funded traders: Aqua Funded lists its daily drawdown as "None (Instant No Daily Loss plan); 3% daily (1-step, Instant With Daily Loss); 4% daily (3-step); 5% daily (2-step)", while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) lists "3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)". Always confirm the drawdown type before buying, since a trailing rule behaves very differently from a static end-of-day one.

Payout Methods

Aqua Funded supports withdrawals via International Wire / SWIFT.

Trust & Safety

For trust and reputation, Aqua Funded has a 3.1/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,419 reviews (currently suspended), while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 4.3/5 with 12,362 reviews. Safety grades: Aqua Funded B+, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A.

Who Should Choose Which

So who should pick which? Aqua Funded is the stronger choice for maximum profit potential, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is the better fit for budget-conscious traders and trust & reputation.

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