Aqua Futures Challenges
Aqua Futures runs evaluation with relative balance drawdown. Trading runs on Tradovate, Volumetrica Trading.
Aqua Futures challenge types and pricing
Aqua Futures challenge data is being updated — check the main profile for the latest pricing.
No challenge plans available.
Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Aqua Futures evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
The challenge fee is fully refunded to the trader alongside their fourth successful payout.
Why traders fail Aqua Futures challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Aqua Futures 's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
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Breaching the relative balance drawdown
Aqua Futures 's drawdown is relative balance, 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.
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Failing the consistency rule
Aqua Futures enforces a consistency rule (1-Step Evaluation (Beginner/Standard): No single trading day can account for 40% or more of your total profit during the funded phase.Instant Funding: Your largest winning day cannot exceed 20% of total cycle profits.Instant Pro: Your largest winning day cannot exceed 15% of total cycle profits). 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.
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Running disallowed EAs or copy trading
Aqua Futures restricts automation: Fully automated bots, AI, and algorithmic systems are strictly prohibited. Only semi-automated EAs are permitted, meaning the trader must actively monitor and manually manage the execution. High-frequency or automated scalping scripts that exceed 200 trades per day are barred. Even a single forbidden bot trade can void the run.
Tip: Check the rule list before installing any tool that places trades for you. When unsure, trade manually until you've confirmed in writing.
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Holding positions over the weekend
Aqua Futures does not allow weekend exposure. A position that drifts past Friday's close can void the account regardless of P&L.
Tip: Set a hard alarm 30 minutes before your platform's weekly close — flatten everything before market shutdown.
Who Aqua Futures fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- Swing traders — all positions must be flat by Friday close.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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