TradeDayvsAquaFutures

The headline difference is profit split — AquaFutures offers 100% while TradeDay offers 80%. Beyond that, AquaFutures charges $163 with a max allocation of $450,000, compared to TradeDay's $125 and $450,000.

TradeDay's challenge fee of $125 is lower than AquaFutures's $163, making it the lower-cost option for traders focused on upfront fees.

AquaFutures offers a 100% profit split, compared with TradeDay's 80%. The 20 percentage point difference can become meaningful as trading profits increase.

Both AquaFutures and TradeDay offer a maximum allocation of $450,000. Other factors—such as scaling plans, payout frequency, and evaluation rules—are likely to have a greater impact on your decision.

Both firms use a 1-step evaluation. AquaFutures requires 3 minimum trading days per phase, while TradeDay requires 5. AquaFutures provides greater scheduling flexibility.

AquaFutures uses Equity Based drawdown. Drawdown information for TradeDay is unavailable.

AquaFutures pays out every 7 days, while TradeDay pays out every 1 days.

TradeDay offers more frequent access to profits, which may appeal to traders who prioritize regular cash flow.

Both AquaFutures and TradeDay offer a scaling plan, allowing funded traders to increase their account allocation over time by meeting performance targets.

TradeDay holds a 3.7 rating from 3 reviews, while AquaFutures holds a 3.5 rating from 15 reviews. TradeDay scores higher, but AquaFutures's rating is based on a larger sample size, so both factors are worth considering.