Aqua Funded vs DayTraders
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$14
$23
Profit Split
Up to 100%
Up to 80%
Max Drawdown
5%
Trailing
Category
Forex
Futures
Editor Score
4.2/5
4.1/5
EUR/USD Spread
0.2 pips
—
XAU/USD Spread
20 pips
—
BTC/USD Spread
16 pts
—
NAS100 Spread
1.1 pts
—
News Trading
Allowed
Allowed
Expert Advisors (EA)
Allowed
Allowed
Copy Trading
Allowed
Not Allowed
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Not Allowed
Verdict
Aqua Funded
10/10
categories won
LeaderDayTraders
0/10
categories won
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
DayTraders
Pros
- 100% profit split
- Automated payout approval
- One-time fee — no monthly
- No daily drawdown
Cons
- $130 Pro Account activation fee
- Deep promos may not last
- Newer firm