
Use code AQUA at checkout for 60% OFF โ the prices below already reflect the promo. One-off purchase, weekly payouts.
Aqua Futures vs the two most-asked futures alternatives.
| Metric | Aqua Futures | Topstep | Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min entry fee (with promo) | ~$50 | $49/mo | ~$167 |
| Profit split | 100% first $15K, then 90% | 100% first $10K, then 90% | 100% first $25K then 90% |
| Payout frequency | Weekly + 24hr guarantee | Same-day Express | Twice-monthly |
| Account size ceiling | $450K | $150K | $300K |
| Platform | Tradovate + Volumetrica | NinjaTrader, TradingView | NinjaTrader, Tradovate |
| Total rewards paid | $6.7M+ | $200M+ stated | Not publicized |
| Reward guarantee | +$500 if late | None | None |

Aqua Futures sits in a different price/value zone from the average US futures prop firm. The headline numbers: 225,000+ futures traders, $6.7M in total rewards paid, and an industry-first 24hr payout guarantee โ if Aqua doesn't pay within 24 hours of approval, they add $500 to your withdrawal.
The economic case is also strong. The AQUA promo code (60% off) drops the $25K Challenge to ~$50 โ roughly $2 per $1,000 of funded capital. That's competitive with Apex's discounted entry while throwing in 100% profit split on the first $15,000 (vs. Apex's first $25K and Topstep's first $10K) before stepping down to 90%.
The platforms are deliberate: Tradovate for clean execution and mobile, and Volumetrica for footprint / order-flow specialists. If you're a NinjaTrader-only trader, Aqua won't suit you โ but for everyone else, the stack is modern.
The cautions: Aqua is futures-only (no forex/stocks/options/crypto/CFDs) and only on CME / COMEX / NYMEX / CBOT exchanges. The trailing-drawdown rule applies, and EOD-close is required on some accounts. If you're a swing trader, look at MyFundedFutures' static-DD model instead.