Tradeify$37.9Mpaid to traders/FundingPips$16.0Mpaid to traders/FundedNext$7.4Mpaid to traders/Goat Funded Trader$1.6Mpaid to traders/Fintokei$1.4Mpaid to traders/E8 Markets$771Kpaid to traders/Tradeify$37.9Mpaid to traders/FundingPips$16.0Mpaid to traders/FundedNext$7.4Mpaid to traders/Goat Funded Trader$1.6Mpaid to traders/Fintokei$1.4Mpaid to traders/E8 Markets$771Kpaid to traders/

Aqua Futures vs FTMO

Quick answer: Aqua Futures comes out ahead in our head-to-head, winning 5 of 6 decided metrics. Here is the full breakdown so you can decide for your own strategy.

Rating shape

Four scoring dimensions, overlaid.

PayoutRulesPricingSupport
Aqua FuturesFTMO
MetricAqua FuturesFTMO
Up Trade Funded score8194
Profit split100%90%
Max payout (verified)100% of first $15kUncapped (14-day)
Cheapest account$50$79
Max capital$450K$2M
Exclusive discount25%10%
EvaluationInstant2-step
Payout speed1-4 days1-2 days
Payout methodBank / CryptoBank / Crypto / Skrill
Promo codeRADAR25RADAR

The verdict

Aqua Futures is our pick in this match-up. A cheap, promising instant-funding futures newcomer from the AquaFunded team — the keep-100%-of-first-$15k offer is a genuine draw. Fine for a small trial while its payout record builds.

Prefer the other option? FTMO: FTMO is the gold standard for serious traders who value a bulletproof payout record over cheap entry. With OANDA now under its roof, it's the most structurally secure name in the space. Pay full price, but sleep well.

Aqua Futures vs FTMO — FAQ

Is Aqua Futures better than FTMO?+

On our data, Aqua Futures edges it — winning 5 of the compared metrics, including a Up Trade Funded score of 81/100. But the right pick depends on your market and budget; see the table above.

Which is cheaper, Aqua Futures or FTMO?+

Aqua Futures has the lower entry price (from $50), before exclusive discount codes are applied.

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