AquaFunded

AquaFunded is a proprietary trading firm founded in 2023 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The firm provides traders with funded accounts ranging from $2,500 to $400,000 — scalable up to $2 million — through multiple evaluation models: 1-step, 2-step (static or trailing drawdown), 3-step challenges, and instant funding options for those who want to bypass the evaluation process entirely.

The platform supports MT5, cTrader, Match Trader, and TradeLocker, covering forex (60+ pairs), indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Stocks are not supported, and futures are offered through a separate product, AquaFutures (aquafutures.io), with up to $450,000 in funding. The standard profit split is 90%, upgradeable to 95% or 100% as a paid add-on. Payouts are processed within 24 hours and are available 14 days after the first trade. Challenge fees are refunded after the 4th payout, and no activation fees are charged at funding or scaling stages.

Scaling is built into the model: traders who achieve 12% profit over a 3-month period receive a 25% account size increase, with a maximum ceiling of $2 million. No time limits are imposed on evaluations, which distinguishes AquaFunded from many competitors that enforce strict deadline pressure. The firm also offers a tiered affiliate program starting at 15% commission with cash bonuses up to $2,500 for high-volume partners.

AquaFunded has grown to over 118,000 traders since launch, but user reception is mixed. The firm holds a 3.2/5 rating on Trustpilot (1,319 reviews) and its profile has been flagged for guideline breaches related to review authenticity. As a firm founded in 2023 with a St. Lucia legal entity and Dubai operations, traders should start with smaller challenges to verify payout reliability before scaling up.