Aquafunded
Aqua Funded is a Dubai-based proprietary trading firm offering access to virtual capital accounts up to $400,000 with profit splits reaching up to 100%. Traders can select from 1-Step, 2-Step, and Instant Funding models with low daily loss rules and fast payouts.
Firm Overview
Instruments and Assets
Payout Policy
Profit Split: Standard profit split starts at 90%, with options to scale up to 100% via performance milestones or checkout add-ons.
Payout Frequency & Timing:
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Evaluation Accounts (1-Step / 2-Step): First payout is eligible 14 days after placing the initial trade on a funded account. Subsequent withdrawals are processed on a bi-weekly (14-day) cycle. Optional 7-day payout accelerators are available.
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Instant Funding Accounts: Eligible for on-demand payouts right after generating profit (as early as 7 days after starting).
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Processing Speed: Withdrawals are processed within 24 business hours (backed by a 24-hour payout speed guarantee).
Payout Requirements & Rules:
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Minimum Withdrawal: $100.
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Open Positions: All open trades must be fully closed prior to submitting a payout request.
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Fee Refund: Evaluation registration fees are 100% refunded alongside your 4th successful payout.
Withdrawal Options: Crypto (USDT, BTC), RiseWorks, and Direct Bank Wire Transfer.
Trading Conditions
Platform details, leverage, spread, and commission
By instrument
| Asset | MT5 | cTrader | MatchTrader | TradeLocker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forex | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Metals | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Indices | 1:50 | 1:50 | 1:50 | 1:50 |
| Crypto | 1:5 | 1:5 | 1:5 | 1:5 |
Spread and fee summary
Supported platform list
Firm Rules
Key rules and guidelines for traders
General Rules & Trading Limits:
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Evaluation Profit Targets: 1-Step Challenge requires 6%–10%; 2-Step Challenge requires 8% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2).
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Daily Loss Limit: Ranges from 3% to 5% based on account model (calculated based on daily starting balance/equity reset at 00:00 UTC).
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Maximum Drawdown: Static drawdown ranges between 6% and 10%; trailing drawdowns apply on select 1-Step and Instant accounts.
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Minimum Trading Days: 0 minimum trading days required during evaluation challenges; 5 minimum trading days required on funded accounts per payout cycle.
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Time Limits: Unlimited days to reach evaluation profit targets—no expiration deadline.
Permitted Strategies & Restrictions:
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News Trading: Allowed on standard evaluation accounts. (Trading within 2 minutes before or after high-impact news may have restrictions on select instant models).
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Weekend Holding & Overnight Trades: Allowed across all accounts.
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EAs & Bots: Standard Expert Advisors (EAs) and algorithmic trading are permitted. High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Martingale grids, and latency arbitrage are strictly prohibited.
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Copy Trading: Allowed between your own Aqua Funded accounts only; third-party copy trading and account management services are forbidden.
Consistency Rules
Aqua Funded does NOT enforce a mandatory consistency rule on its standard evaluation (1-Step, 2-Step) and scaling programs.
Key details regarding consistency and risk management include:
• No Daily/Single-Trade Profit Cap: Traders are not required to limit single-day or single-trade earnings to a specific percentage (e.g., 40–50%) of total evaluation profit.
• Uniform Risk Management: While no profit consistency percentage is enforced, traders must avoid extreme lot-size gambling, grid/martingale stacking, and high-frequency arbitrage strategies.
• Account Verification & IP Consistency: Accounts must be traded from a consistent geographic region and IP address. The use of commercial VPNs/proxies to mask location or trade across shared infrastructure is strictly prohibited.
Restricted Countries
Countries where this firm does not operate
AF
CF
CG
CU
GW
IR
IQ
LY
ML
KP
RU
SO
SS
SD
SY
US
VE
YDFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this prop firm
Q: What account models does Aqua Funded offer?▾
A: Aqua Funded offers three primary program models: 1-Step Evaluation: Pass a single evaluation phase (10% profit target) to gain funded status. 2-Step Evaluation: Pass two evaluation phases (Phase 1: 8% target, Phase 2: 5% target). Instant Funding: Skip evaluation challenges and gain immediate funded account access with on-demand payouts.
Q: Is there a time limit to complete evaluation challenges?▾
A: No. Aqua Funded provides unlimited trading days across evaluation accounts so traders can meet profit targets without time pressure.
Q: What are the minimum trading days required?▾
A: There are 0 minimum trading days during evaluation phases. On active funded accounts, 5 minimum trading days per payout cycle are required.
Q: What are the drawdown and loss limits?▾
Daily Loss Limit: 3% to 5% depending on the chosen model (calculated on daily starting equity/balance reset at 00:00 UTC). Maximum Drawdown: 6% to 8% (static drawdown on 2-Step accounts; trailing drawdown on select 1-Step and Instant accounts).
Q: Are EAs, Automated Trading, and News Trading allowed?▾
EAs & Bots: Yes, standard Expert Advisors (EAs) and algorithmic systems are permitted. High-Frequency Trading (HFT), latency arbitrage, and grid/martingale stacking are strictly forbidden. News Trading: Permitted on evaluation accounts. On select Instant models, execution within 2 minutes before/after high-impact news releases may be restricted. Overnight & Weekend Holding: Holding positions overnight and through weekends is allowed.
Q: Can I use VPNs or Copy Trading?▾
VPN/Proxy: Commercial VPNs or location-masking proxies are prohibited. Accounts must be traded consistently from your verified region. Copy Trading: Allowed only between multiple accounts owned by the same trader. Third-party trade copying or account management is not permitted.
Q: What is the profit split percentage?▾
A: Default profit split starts at 80% to 90% and can be scaled up to 100% via performance milestones or checkout add-ons.
Q: How often can I request a payout?▾
Evaluation Accounts: The first payout is eligible 14 days after opening your first trade on a funded account. Subsequent payouts follow a bi-weekly (14-day) schedule. Optional 7-day payout boosters are available. Instant Accounts: On-demand payouts are available as early as 7 days after initial trading.
Q: Is the evaluation challenge fee refundable?▾
A: Yes, 100% of evaluation challenge registration fees are refunded along with your 4th successful payout.
Q: Which countries are restricted from signing up?▾
A: Due to regulatory policies, residents and citizens of the following jurisdictions cannot register: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, United States, Venezuela, and Yemen.
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