The5ers vs Aqua Funded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$260
$14
Profit Split
Up to 100%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
6%
5%
Category
Forex
Forex
Editor Score
4.7/5
4.2/5
EUR/USD Spread
0.4 pips
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XAU/USD Spread
30 pips
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BTC/USD Spread
22 pts
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NAS100 Spread
1.8 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
The5ers
10/11
categories won
LeaderAqua Funded
1/11
categories won
The5ers
Pros
- Operating since 2016 - 10 years
- Up to 100% profit split
- Scale up to $4M funded capital
- 3 programs: Hyper Growth, High Stakes, Bootcamp
- 262K+ funded traders
- Tight spreads near zero
- 24/7 support available
Cons
- 3% daily pause limit
- 6% max drawdown is strict
- 1:30 leverage only
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