AquaFutures

Company Overview

AquaFutures is a proprietary trading firm (prop firm) founded in 2024 and based in Dubai that offers capital to futures traders. According to its official website, AquaFutures belongs to the AquaFunds group and allocates 100% of its net profits to water-related charitable initiatives. Its mission is to empower traders by offering funded accounts and clear conditions: for example, they give 100% of the profits up to $15,000 and 90% thereafter. The company boasts high payouts to traders and excellent ratings (average 9.1/10 in internal surveys). Its values emphasize transparency in rules and 24/7 available support.

Evaluation and Funding Plans

AquaFutures offers four main account plans, each with distinct rules and structures:

• Beginner (Evaluation): Initial plan with a 6-8% profit target, 2.5% daily loss limit, and max drawdown from 6% to 3.3% depending on account size. The position scaling is conservative (1 contract on $25k) and there is a 40% consistency rule. It is a one-step (1 phase) model with weekly payouts.

• Standard (Evaluation): For more advanced traders. 8% profit target, no daily loss limit, and max drawdown from 6% to 3.3% depending on size. It allows scaling in the funded phase and requires 40% consistency. Withdrawals are processed every 14 days.

• Instant (Instant Funding): The trader is “funded” immediately without a prior challenge. There is no fixed profit target. 2.5% daily loss limit and 4% max drawdown (3% on $100k). It offers “on-demand” withdrawals after meeting winning days and 20% consistency rules.

• Instant Pro (Instant Funding Pro): Similar to Instant, but with no daily loss limit, 4% max drawdown (3% on $100k), and a stricter consistency rule (15%). Also with no profit target and on-demand withdrawals.

The fees differ by plan: Beginner and Standard are monthly subscriptions, while Instant/Instant Pro are one-time payments. According to official data, the prices are: Beginner $65–$285 per month depending on the account, Standard $115–$490 per month, Instant $415–$765 one-time payment, and Instant Pro $372–$672 one-time payment (for accounts from $25k to $150k depending on the plan).

Beginner Evaluation

This plan allows position scaling and weekly payouts after 5 winning days. The initial cost is low, and there is no time limit to reach the target. The 2.5% daily and the drawdown reflect strict risk rules for this level.

Standard Evaluation

The Standard plan has no daily loss limit and allows position scaling in the funded phase. Payouts are processed every 14 days and there are no minimum winning days required. The 8% target is standard, with no time pressure to reach it.

Instant Funding

In Instant, there is no profit target: the trader receives the funded account immediately up to $100k. It is required to trade within the 2.5% daily and 4% drawdown (EOD). After 7 winning days, you can request immediate withdrawals. The consistency rule is 20%, and a loss greater than the largest daily gain is not allowed.

Instant Pro Funding

The Instant Pro plan also funds immediately, but with no daily loss limit. The drawdown is trailing until it reaches the initial balance + $100. The consistency rule drops to 15%, making it more demanding. Withdrawals are on-demand after completing 7 winning days.

Rules and Restrictions

AquaFutures applies clear rules for risk discipline:

• Targets and Drawdowns: As seen above, each plan has a “profit target” (6% or 8% in evaluations, none in Instant) and daily and total drawdown limits. If they are exceeded, the account is considered lost. Trading is restricted when a contract is within 2% of the CME price limit (Price Limit Trading rule).

• Consistency: In withdrawal cycles, the most profitable day cannot exceed 40% of the total profit (20% in Instant, 15% in Instant Pro). This rule only affects payment eligibility, it does not cause expulsion.

• Prohibitions: Abusive strategies are not allowed: no fully automated trading or bots (especially very high-frequency microscalping). It is also not permitted to open manipulative orders (layers, slippage gaming) or trade just before CME price limits (2% rule) or important macro events. Normal scalping is allowed, but ultra-fast is not. CME regulations are followed at all times. In case of violation, they can confiscate profits and close the account.

• Single Trader: Only the registered holder can trade the account; giving it to another person is immediate cause for closure.

• Trading Days: There is no minimum number of active days during the evaluation. However, in Beginner, 5 winning days are required to get paid, and 7 winning days for Instant plans. Standard has no minimum winning days requirement.

• Other: Aquafutures does not allow voluntarily resetting funded accounts. A reset is available for evaluations by paying the reset fee or upon monthly subscription renewal.

Deposits and Withdrawals

Deposits: The Beginner and Standard plans are monthly subscriptions. Credit card or cryptocurrencies are accepted. The Instant/Instant Pro plans are one-time payments. There is no activation fee.

Subscription Renewal: If an evaluator progresses, the subscription is only canceled upon moving to a funded account. If the evaluation account remains active, renewing it resets the original balance or preserves profits as convenient.

Withdrawals (Rewards): Once funded, the trader can withdraw profits under certain conditions. AquaFutures offers a very high “profit split”: 100% of the first $15,000 in profit and 90% of the rest. Additionally, they have a payout guarantee: payment is made within 24 business hours, or they add an extra $500. Payments are processed via Riseworks (bank transfer) or cryptocurrencies. There is a withdrawal minimum ($250 in Beginner/Instant, $500 in Standard) and a $35 administrative charge per withdrawal each month.

The withdrawal frequency depends on the plan: Beginner can withdraw weekly (every 7 days) after 5 winning days, Standard every 14 days. Instant and Instant Pro allow “on-demand” withdrawals as long as the 7 winning days rule is met.

Tradable Instruments

AquaFutures allows trading almost all major CME futures. This includes:

• Indices (e.g., E-mini S&P500 ES, Nasdaq-100 NQ, Russell 2000 RTY, Dow Jones YM and their micro versions MES, MNQ, M2K).
• Currencies (futures on Dollar/AUD, EUR/USD 6E, USD/JPY 6J, USD/CAD 6C, Micro EUR/USD M6E, etc.).
• Commodities (metals like Gold GC, Silver SI, Micro Gold MGC, oil CL, gasoline RB; agricultural commodities like live cattle LE, lean hogs HE, soybeans ZS, etc.).
• Cryptocurrencies (Micro futures for Bitcoin MBT and Ethereum MET). The tick specifications, value, and commissions are standard for CME. AquaFutures uses typical CME hours (Sun-Fri with a daily close at 16:00 CT).

Restricted Countries

The company does not accept traders from several sanctioned countries. Among the most notable are China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Belarus, several in Africa (Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe), and others listed on their website. It is important to review the official list of “Restricted Territories” before registering.

Support

AquaFutures offers 24/7 trader support through multiple channels. They have a live chat on their website, staffed all day, to quickly resolve account queries. Additionally, they have a support team via email and an active community on Discord. There is also an extensive FAQ section in their Help Center for self-help.

Technical Aspects

• Platforms: The AquaFutures trading system uses the proprietary platform ProjectX, and also supports Quantower.

• Broker: It operates with its own integrated broker (“Project X”) which allows direct access to CME markets.

• Leverage: They offer up to 1:100 maximum leverage on futures contracts. However, position limits are established and maintaining regulatory margins at all times is mandatory.

• Commissions: Standard commissions are low, with detailed links to the instrument list provided on their help center.

• Spread/Slippage: When trading futures, there are no fixed spreads. However, there is a warning about the risk of slippage in volatile markets. To mitigate extreme risks, trading within 2% of CME price limits is restricted.

AquaFutures Strong Points

• Leading profit split: Offers up to 100% of the profit for the trader (and 90% thereafter).

• Flexible models: Allows choosing between monthly subscription evaluations or instant funded accounts.

• Low initial costs: Beginner challenges starting from only $65 (monthly).

• Clear rules: Everything is publicly documented, avoiding surprises or hidden terms.

• Fast and guaranteed payouts: They promise payouts in 24 business hours or an extra $500 bonus.

• Wide catalog of markets: The coverage of CME futures is very complete.

• Dedicated support: 24/7 support via chat, email, and community (Discord).

• Social responsibility: Part of AquaFunds, with a charitable mission (clean water).

In summary, AquaFutures combines high rewards and flexibility with solid risk rules and active support. It is particularly attractive for futures traders looking for scalable accounts and total transparency.