Challenges
AquaFunded Challenges
AquaFunded runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step challenges with relative equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $2.5K to $400K, with evaluation fees from $29–$2,699. Trading runs on cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker.
Challenge Types
Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step
Account Range
$2.5K–$400K
Price Range
$29–$2,699
Profit Split
90%–100%
Drawdown
Relative Equity
AquaFunded challenge types and pricing
49 active AquaFunded challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 step + 3 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 49
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days |  550 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,078 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,220 | |
| $2.5K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 64 | |
| $250K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,540 | |
| $2.5K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 60 | |
| $5K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 114 | |
| $5K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 116 | |
| $10K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 158 | |
| $10K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 154 | |
| $25K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 310 | |
| $25K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 316 | |
| $50K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 464 | |
| $50K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 474 | |
| $100K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 766 | |
| $100K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 750 | |
| $150K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 980 | |
| $200K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,250 | |
| $200K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,264 | |
| $250K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,560 | |
| $300K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 3% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,810 | |
| $300K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 2,098 | |
| $400K | Instant | 0% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 2,698 | |
| $5K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 80 | |
| $5K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 70 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 134 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 118 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 272 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 238 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 346 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 8% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 46 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 34 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 106 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 82 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 166 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 150 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 358 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 310 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 514 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 562 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,076 | |
| $10K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 4% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 92 | |
| $25K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 4% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 188 | |
| $50K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 4% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 284 | |
| $100K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 4% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 452 | |
| $200K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 4% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 812 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 392 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 9% | 3% | 6% | 90% | 14 Days | 632 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 8% | 90% | 14 Days | 1,136 |
$100K1 Step
550Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$275$459
$200K1 Step
1,078Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$539$899
$200K1 Step
1,220Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$610$1017
$2.5KInstant
64Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$32$64
$250KInstant
1,540Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$770$1540
$2.5KInstant
60Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$30$60
$5KInstant
114Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$57$115
$5KInstant
116Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$58$117
$10KInstant
158Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$79$158
$10KInstant
154Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$77$155
$25KInstant
310Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$155$310
$25KInstant
316Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$158$317
$50KInstant
464Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$232$465
$50KInstant
474Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$237$475
$100KInstant
766Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$383$767
$100KInstant
750Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$375$750
$150KInstant
980Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$490$980
$200KInstant
1,250Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$625$1250
$200KInstant
1,264Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$632$1265
$250KInstant
1,560Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$780$1560
$300KInstant
1,810Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
3%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$905$1810
$300KInstant
2,098Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$1049$2099
$400KInstant
2,698Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$1349$2699
$5K1 Step
80Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$40$67
$5K1 Step
70Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$35$59
$10K1 Step
134Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$67$113
$10K1 Step
118Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$59$99
$25K1 Step
272Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$136$227
$25K1 Step
238Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$119$199
$50K1 Step
346Profit Target
6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$173$289
$5K2 Step
46Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$23$39
$5K2 Step
34Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$17$29
$10K2 Step
106Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$53$89
$10K2 Step
82Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$41$69
$25K2 Step
166Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$83$139
$25K2 Step
150Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$75$125
$50K2 Step
358Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$179$299
$50K2 Step
310Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$155$259
$100K2 Step
514Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$257$429
$100K2 Step
562Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$281$469
$200K2 Step
1,076Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$538$897
$10K3 Step
92Profit Target
6% 6% 6%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$46$77
$25K3 Step
188Profit Target
6% 6% 6%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$94$157
$50K3 Step
284Profit Target
6% 6% 6%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$142$237
$100K3 Step
452Profit Target
6% 6% 6%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$226$377
$200K3 Step
812Profit Target
6% 6% 6%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$406$677
$50K1 Step
392Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$196$327
$100K1 Step
632Profit Target
9%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$316$527
$200K2 Step
1,136Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
90%Payout Frequency
14 Days$568$947
Key trading rules
The rules that shape every AquaFunded evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Drawdown
Relative Equity
News Trading
No restrictions
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
Required
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Min Trading Days
None
Fee refund policy
AquaFunded refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on AquaFunded's website before purchase.
Why traders fail AquaFunded challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to AquaFunded's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative equity drawdown
AquaFunded's drawdown is relative equity, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
AquaFunded enforces a consistency rule (A 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
Who AquaFunded fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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