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AquaFunded vs FTMO (2026): who wins?
Same data for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and verdict below.
Head to head
| 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 |
Bottom line
AquaFunded (7.3) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
Cheaper 100K: AquaFunded at $279.20. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Customers prefer FTMO: 4.8/5 vs 3.1 on Trustpilot.
AquaFunded lets you trade more styles: news, EAs, weekend holds and more.
- Pick AquaFunded for a cheaper challenge, more programs, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
- Pick FTMO for happier customers, MT4, TradingView.
Quick profiles
AquaFunded
AquaFunded does a bit of everything: 1-, 2- and 3-Step, instant, pay-after-pass. $2,500 to $400,000. Trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FTMO
FTMO is a Prague firm and one of Europe's longest-standing prop firms. Choose a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge, $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step, your fee comes back with your first payout. Most other firms get measured against FTMO.
Your questions, answered
AquaFunded or FTMO: who's better?
AquaFunded (7.3) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
AquaFunded or FTMO: who's cheaper?
Cheaper 100K: AquaFunded at $279.20. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Can I have accounts at AquaFunded and FTMO?
Yes. Buying challenges at more than one firm is fine. What gets you banned almost everywhere: copying someone else's trades, or hedging between firms.