TradeDay vs Aqua Funded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$87
$14
Profit Split
Up to 95%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
Trailing
5%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4.4/5
4.2/5
Verdict
TradeDay
1/4
categories won
Aqua Funded
3/4
categories won
LeaderTradeDay
Pros
- Day-one payouts from funded account
- Up to 95% profit split
- Multiple drawdown types (Intraday, EOD, Static)
- Chicago-based — established
Cons
- Monthly subscription model
- Trailing drawdown can be restrictive
- 5-contract position limit 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