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AquaFunded vs FTMO (2026): head-to-head
Identical inputs for both firms: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
Metric by metric
| 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 vs FTMO 7.0.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs FTMO €499.
Trustpilot: FTMO 4.8/5 vs 3.1.
AquaFunded permits more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding, etc.).
- AquaFunded fits best if you prioritise lower cost, program choice, Match-Trader, TradeLocker access.
- FTMO fits best if you prioritise customer ratings, MT4, TradingView access.
Firm profiles
AquaFunded
AquaFunded covers nearly every format: 1-, 2- and 3-Step, instant and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Four platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
FTMO
FTMO is the industry's reference firm: Prague-based, one of Europe's longest-running, and the template many competitors follow. Two formats, 2-Step and 1-Step, on $10,000–$200,000 accounts. The 2-Step fee is returned with the first payout.
FAQ
AquaFunded vs FTMO: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3 vs FTMO 7.0.
AquaFunded vs FTMO: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs FTMO €499.
Can I hold accounts at AquaFunded and FTMO concurrently?
Yes. Multiple firms are fine. Near-universal bans: copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging across firms.