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AquaFutures

United Arab Emirates Futures
VS

FuturesElite

7.3 B+
Italy Futures
Key Differences
Payouts Weekly vs Bi-Weekly

Verdict: Who Wins?

AquaFutures 1 wins
1 5
FuturesElite 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.3 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 3
Starting Price $49 vs $50
Profit Split Both 100% on first $15,000, then 90%
Safety Grade B+ vs
Challenge Variety 14 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 7 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FuturesElite
Trust & reputation FuturesElite
Fast payouts AquaFutures

Visual Comparison

AquaFutures FuturesElite

Head-to-Head Comparison

AquaFutures Metric FuturesElite
PFM Score 7.3/10
3/5 (155) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (290)
Safety Grade B+
100% on first $15,000, then 90% Profit Split Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)
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 None (no daily loss limit on evaluation/instant accounts)
Weekly Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$50 Starting Price $49
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Tradovate, Volumetrica Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country Italy
Jan 2023 Established Jun 2020
14 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size AquaFutures FuturesElite Savings
$50K $65 $49 Save $16
$100K $125 $99 Save $26
$150K $185 $129 Save $56

AquaFutures vs FuturesElite: Detailed Analysis

AquaFutures and FuturesElite are both Futures firms. FuturesElite has been in business longer, established in 2020, while AquaFutures was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, FuturesElite is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $1 less than AquaFutures's starting price of $50. AquaFutures offers 14 challenge options, while FuturesElite offers 6.

AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90% profit split, while FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps). AquaFutures pays out Weekly, and FuturesElite pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, AquaFutures has a 3/5 TrustPilot rating with 155 reviews, while FuturesElite has 4.5/5 with 290 reviews.

Overall, FuturesElite edges ahead winning 5 out of 6 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)
FuturesElite
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, bi-weekly payouts within 24h, no daily loss limit on standard accounts, EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance after first payout, multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica) plus proprietary DeepDom + DeepCharts tools, instant account option, customizable challenges, no minimum trading days on evaluation, no consistency rule during challenge phase on Prime plans.
Cons
Italian SRLS micro-entity (not regulated by a financial authority — typical for prop firms), 40% consistency rule on Prime simulated funded stage, 20% consistency rule on Instant funded accounts, monthly recurring billing on evaluations, fully-automated AI/bot trading prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, AquaFutures or FuturesElite?

FuturesElite scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, AquaFutures or FuturesElite?

FuturesElite has the lower starting price at $49. AquaFutures offers 14 challenge options starting from $50, while FuturesElite offers 6 options starting from $49.

Which has better reviews, AquaFutures or FuturesElite?

FuturesElite has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. AquaFutures has 155 reviews while FuturesElite has 290.

Which offers a higher profit split, AquaFutures or FuturesElite?

AquaFutures offers a higher maximum profit split. AquaFutures offers 100% on first $15,000, then 90% while FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps).

How fast do AquaFutures and FuturesElite pay out?

AquaFutures has Weekly payouts while FuturesElite offers Bi-weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.