Phidias PropFirm vs Aqua Funded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$116
$14
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
EOD Trailing
5%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4/5
4.2/5
EUR/USD Spread
0.1 pips
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XAU/USD Spread
17 pips
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BTC/USD Spread
13 pts
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NAS100 Spread
0.9 pts
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News Trading
Allowed
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Expert Advisors (EA)
Allowed
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Copy Trading
Allowed
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Weekend Holding
Allowed
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Verdict
Phidias PropFirm
8/12
categories won
LeaderAqua Funded
4/12
categories won
Phidias PropFirm
Pros
- Daily payouts on live account
- Path to live trading after 3 payouts
- One-time payment — no activation fees
- News trading allowed
Cons
- Data feed costs may apply
- 3-day minimum trading requirement
- Max 10 mini contracts on $50K
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