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AquaFutures

United Arab Emirates Futures
VS

OneUp Trader

7.3 B
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $50 vs $65

Verdict: Who Wins?

AquaFutures 2 wins
2 4
OneUp Trader 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.3 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 3
Starting Price $50 vs $65
Profit Split Both 100% on first $15,000, then 90%
Safety Grade B vs
Challenge Variety 14 vs 5 options
Platform Choice 9 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders AquaFutures
Trust & reputation OneUp Trader

Visual Comparison

AquaFutures OneUp Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

AquaFutures Metric OneUp Trader
PFM Score 7.3/10
3/5 (155) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (2,514)
Safety Grade B
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 R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
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 4.5/5 with 2,514 reviews.

Overall, OneUp Trader 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

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
1-Step evaluation; no daily loss limit; trailing drawdown stops at initial balance; first $10,000 of profits kept 100%; 90% profit split thereafter; FREE NinjaTrader license; FREE market data with Level 2; 7-day free trial; 24/7 customer support; unlimited balance resets; up to 3 funded accounts simultaneously
Cons
Activation fee (additional 50% of stated price) charged after passing evaluation; 80% consistency rule (3 best non-largest trading days must sum to 80% or more of largest day's net profit); 10 minimum trading days; minimum 50% weekly trade volume vs evaluation average; positive net PnL required every 15 days during initial 90-day probationary period; sub-10-second trades prohibited; crypto withdrawals capped at $3,000/week

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, AquaFutures or OneUp Trader?

OneUp Trader 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, 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 4.5/5. AquaFutures has 155 reviews while OneUp Trader has 2,514.

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.