Aqua Funded vs Trade The Pool
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$14
$59
Profit Split
Up to 100%
Up to 80%
Max Drawdown
5%
3%
Category
Forex
Stocks
Editor Score
4.2/5
4.3/5
Aqua Funded
Pros
- Ultra-low $14 entry price
- Up to 100% profit split
- Multi-platform (MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker)
- 24-hour reward guarantee
Cons
- 3-step challenge for cheapest tier
- Relatively new firm
- Multiple steps to reach funded
Trade The Pool
Pros
- Only major prop firm for stocks & ETFs
- No PDT rule restrictions
- Day trade and swing trade options
- Pre/after market hours trading
Cons
- Stocks only — no Forex
- Proprietary platform only
- Limited to equities market