Topstep vs Aqua Funded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$49
$14
Profit Split
90%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
4%
5%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.6/5
4.2/5
EUR/USD Spread
0.2 pips
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XAU/USD Spread
19 pips
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BTC/USD Spread
15 pts
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NAS100 Spread
1 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
Topstep
9/12
categories won
LeaderAqua Funded
3/12
categories won
Topstep
Pros
- Industry pioneer since 2012
- 90% profit split
- Pass in as little as 2 days
- NFA registered member
- Payout up to $6,000
- Proprietary TopstepX platform
- Real futures trading
Cons
- $149 activation fee after passing
- Futures only - no forex or stocks
- Monthly subscription model
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
Partnership under review
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