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AquaFunded vs FundedElite (2026): head-to-head
Identical inputs for both firms: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
Metric by metric
| AquaFunded | FundedElite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $299 (Lite 2 Step) |
| Programs | 8 | 8 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | Allowed |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3 vs FundedElite 7.2.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs FundedElite $299.
Trustpilot: FundedElite 4.3/5 vs 3.1.
AquaFunded permits more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding, etc.).
- AquaFunded fits best if you prioritise lower cost, split, TradeLocker, cTrader access.
- FundedElite fits best if you prioritise customer ratings.
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.
FundedElite
FundedElite: 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite variants, free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Platforms: MT5, Match-Trader.
FAQ
AquaFunded vs FundedElite: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3 vs FundedElite 7.2.
AquaFunded vs FundedElite: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs FundedElite $299.
Can I hold accounts at AquaFunded and FundedElite concurrently?
Yes. Multiple firms are fine. Near-universal bans: copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging across firms.