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AquaFunded vs FTMO 2026: which prop firm is better?
We use the same data for both firms: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. See the table and verdict below.
Comparison table
| AquaFunded | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 90% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 8 | 3 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, FTMO 7.0. AquaFunded ranks higher.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, FTMO €499. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Trustpilot: FTMO 4.8/5, other firm 3.1. Customers rate FTMO higher.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and others).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a lower price, more programs, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer ratings, MT4, TradingView.
Both firms in short
AquaFunded
Good for platform choice. AquaFunded has 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
FTMO
Good for traders who want a well-known name. FTMO is based in Prague and is one of the oldest prop firms in Europe. It has a 2-Step and a 1-Step challenge, with accounts from $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step you get the fee back with your first payout. Many firms copy FTMO's model.
FAQ
AquaFunded or FTMO: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, FTMO 7.0. AquaFunded ranks higher.
AquaFunded or FTMO: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, FTMO €499. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Can I trade at AquaFunded and FTMO at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges at more than one firm. Almost all firms ban copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging between firms.