Can Someone Else Trade Your AquaFutures Account? Rules on Account Sharing

Written by Paul

Published on

January 12, 2026

No. AquaFutures prohibits account sharing, third-party trading, and allowing anyone else to trade your account. Your account must be traded exclusively by the person whose name is on the registration—no exceptions.

If AquaFutures detects multiple traders using the same account (different IP addresses, trading pattern changes, conflicting login locations), they'll terminate your account immediately and void any profits. This applies to evaluation accounts, funded accounts, and instant funded accounts.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with Aquafutures and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check Aquafutures´s website or their faq page.

I'm breaking down why account sharing is prohibited, how AquaFutures detects it, what happens if you get caught, exceptions for copy trading (hint: there aren't any for third parties), and how to legitimately scale if you want to manage more capital.

Why Account Sharing Is Prohibited

Prop firms like AquaFutures evaluate individual traders—not teams. When you sign up, you're certifying that:

You personally will trade the account
You understand the rules and can execute them
You're responsible for all trades and risk management

If AquaFutures allows account sharing, they can't evaluate individual skill. They'd be funding random people who might not understand the rules, leading to higher breach rates and losses.

Other reasons account sharing is prohibited:

1. Regulatory Compliance

Prop firms operate under specific financial regulations that require them to know who's trading their capital. Allowing anonymous third parties to trade creates legal liability.

2. Risk Management

AquaFutures can't manage risk if they don't know who's trading. If five different people are trading your $50K account with different strategies, the account will likely breach faster—costing AquaFutures money.

3. Terms of Service Violation

When you create an AquaFutures account, you agree to terms stating you won't share login credentials or allow third parties to trade. Violating terms of service = immediate termination.

What Counts as Account Sharing (All Prohibited)

These are all forms of account sharing that will get your account terminated:

❌ Letting a friend/family member trade your account

Even if you trust them, even if they're more experienced, even if it's just one trade—prohibited.

❌ Hiring a trader to pass your evaluation

Paying someone to trade your eval so you can get funded is fraud. If you get funded this way, AquaFutures will discover the pattern change and terminate your funded account.

❌ Buying a "passed" account from someone else

Some people try to sell passed evaluations. If you buy one and start trading it, AquaFutures will detect the IP/pattern change and terminate it.

❌ Using third-party trading services

Services that offer to trade prop accounts for a fee are explicitly prohibited. This includes "prop passing services," remote traders, and managed account services.

❌ Account sharing with trading partners

You and your trading buddy can't split an account and trade it on alternating days. One person per account—period.

❌ Copy trading from another trader

Manually copying someone else's trades might be technically "you" placing the orders, but if AquaFutures detects you're systematically copying another trader, they may flag it as de facto account sharing.

Can You Use Automated Trading or Bots?

This is a gray area—check AquaFutures' current terms before using any automation.

Generally:

Fully automated bots may be prohibited or require approval
Semi-automated tools (auto stop-loss, order management) are usually allowed
Trading algorithms you personally coded might be allowed with disclosure

But even if automation is technically allowed, you're still responsible for all trades. If your bot breaches the account, you breach—no excuses.

Important: Using someone else's trading bot still counts as third-party trading if you don't understand or control the strategy. AquaFutures expects you to actively manage your account.

For detailed evaluation rules, see the evaluation rules guide.

How AquaFutures Detects Account Sharing

Prop firms use multiple detection methods:

1. IP Address Tracking

If your account logs in from New York on Monday and London on Wednesday, that's a red flag. Consistent IP changes across different cities/countries indicate multiple traders.

VPN usage might trigger scrutiny, especially if the IP location changes frequently. Using a VPN isn't automatically prohibited, but it makes your account look suspicious.

2. Trading Pattern Analysis

Your trading style is like a fingerprint. If your account suddenly:

Switches from scalping to swing trading
Changes primary instruments (ES → CL)
Uses completely different entry patterns
Shifts from manual to algorithmic execution

AquaFutures' algorithms flag it for review. Dramatic strategy changes indicate a different trader took over.

3. Login Behavior

Multiple simultaneous logins from different locations, or logins at unusual hours (you typically trade 9am-11am ET, but suddenly there's activity at 3am), trigger flags.

4. Device Fingerprinting

Trading platforms track device IDs, browser fingerprints, and operating systems. If your account switches from MacOS to Windows to mobile randomly, it suggests multiple users.

5. Manual Review After Funding

When you pass an evaluation, AquaFutures manually reviews your trading history before activating your funded account. If they see suspicious patterns, they'll deny funding and investigate.

What Happens If You Get Caught

If AquaFutures detects account sharing:

Immediate account termination - Your evaluation or funded account is closed instantly. No warnings, no second chances.

All profits voided - Any pending payouts are canceled. Buffer profits are forfeited. You get nothing.

Permanent ban - Your name, email, and payment information are blacklisted. You can't create new accounts.

No refunds - Subscription fees already paid are non-refundable. If you paid $228 over 2 months and get banned for account sharing, you lose that money.

Possible legal action - In severe cases (fraud, selling accounts), AquaFutures might pursue legal action for breach of contract.

The risk isn't worth it. You're better off passing the evaluation yourself—even if it takes longer.

Can You Share Strategies or Signals (Without Sharing Login)?

Yes—sharing information is different from sharing account access.

✅ Allowed:

Discussing strategies with other traders
Following trade ideas from Discord/Twitter
Using public indicators or signals
Learning from mentors who teach (but don't trade for you)
Copying setups manually (you place the orders)

❌ Not allowed:

Giving someone your login credentials
Letting someone remotely access your platform
Using third-party services to trade your account
Paying someone to pass your evaluation

The key distinction: Who physically places the orders? If it's you, that's fine. If it's anyone else (even with your permission), that's account sharing.

Can You Hire a Trading Coach While Using AquaFutures?

Yes. Having a coach who teaches you is completely different from having someone trade your account.

Legitimate coaching:

Coach reviews your trades and provides feedback
Coach teaches strategies and risk management
Coach watches you trade and offers real-time guidance
You execute all trades based on their teaching

Prohibited account sharing disguised as "coaching":

Coach logs into your account and trades for you
Coach places orders while you watch
Coach remotely controls your platform

The difference is who has account access. If your coach never sees your login credentials and never touches your platform, you're fine.

What About Copy Trading Your Own Accounts?

If you pass multiple AquaFutures evaluations and have 2-3 funded accounts, can you copy trades across them?

Generally allowed - You can manually or programmatically replicate your trades across your own accounts. You're trading all of them yourself, so it's not account sharing.

But check AquaFutures' terms on automation. Some firms restrict automated copy trading software even across your own accounts.

Best practice: Trade each account manually or use simple position mirroring. Don't use sophisticated bots that might violate automation policies.

For scaling strategies, see the funded account rules guide.

Can Family Members Each Have Their Own Accounts?

Yes. Multiple people in the same household can have separate AquaFutures accounts—as long as each person trades only their own account.

Acceptable:

You have an account, your spouse has an account
Each person trades from the same home IP address
Each person uses their own platform login

Not acceptable:

You and your spouse share one account and take turns trading it
Your spouse passes your evaluation for you

AquaFutures can distinguish between "two people in one household, each with their own account" vs "one account being traded by multiple people." Trading patterns and login behavior make it obvious.

What If Someone Else Used Your Account Without Permission?

If your login credentials are compromised and someone trades your account without authorization, contact AquaFutures support immediately.

What to do:

Email support explaining the unauthorized access
Change your password immediately
Provide evidence (timestamps, IP addresses showing it wasn't you)
Request account review

Likely outcome:

If the unauthorized trading resulted in profits, AquaFutures will probably still terminate your account—because you're responsible for securing your credentials.

If unauthorized trading breached your account, you'll still lose it. AquaFutures doesn't reverse breaches even if they weren't your fault.

Lesson: Secure your login credentials. Don't share them with anyone. Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication if available.

Can You Transition an Account to Someone Else?

No. AquaFutures accounts are non-transferable. You can't:

Sell a passed evaluation to someone else
Transfer a funded account to another trader
Gift your account to a friend

If you no longer want your account, you can cancel your subscription or close your funded account—but you can't reassign it to another person.

How to Legitimately Scale Capital Without Account Sharing

If you want to manage more capital, here are legitimate options:

1. Pass Multiple Evaluations Yourself

AquaFutures allows up to 3 funded accounts. Pass three separate evaluations, get three funded accounts, and trade all of them yourself. That's $150K-$450K in capital without violating any rules.

2. Use Copy Trading Software (On Your Own Accounts)

Once you have 2-3 funded accounts, use copy trading software to replicate your trades across them. This scales your profits without requiring separate manual execution.

Check AquaFutures' terms on automated copy trading before implementing this.

3. Start Your Own Prop Firm

If you're consistently profitable and want to manage other traders' capital, you could eventually start your own prop firm. But that's a multi-year, multi-million-dollar undertaking—not a shortcut.

4. Trade Your Own Capital

Once you're profitable on prop accounts, you'll have profits to reinvest. Trade your own money alongside prop capital. Eventually you might not need prop firms at all.

For account comparison details, see the account sizes guide.

What Happens to Accounts That Try to Cheat the System

Real examples from prop trading (not just AquaFutures):

Example 1: Buying a "Passed" Eval

Trader pays $500 for a passed evaluation from a third-party service. Gets funded, starts trading. Within 2 weeks, AquaFutures detects the trading pattern doesn't match the evaluation pattern. Account terminated, no payout.

Example 2: Hiring Someone to Pass the Eval

Trader hires a professional to pass their evaluation. Professional makes $3,000, hands account back. Trader starts trading and immediately loses $1,500 in 3 days. AquaFutures flags the dramatic pattern change, reviews the account, terminates it.

Example 3: Sharing With a Trading Partner

Two traders split a $50K account. They trade on alternating days. AquaFutures detects the IP switching between two locations and two different trading styles. Both traders get banned.

Example 4: Using a Third-Party Service

Trader subscribes to a service that trades prop accounts for a monthly fee. Service uses automated bots to pass evaluations. AquaFutures detects identical trading patterns across multiple accounts and bans all accounts associated with the service.

The common theme: It always gets caught. Prop firms have sophisticated detection systems built specifically to identify account sharing and fraud.

Why You Shouldn't Risk It

Even if you think you can get away with account sharing, consider:

1. You're Wasting Money

If you pay $228-$684 in subscription fees only to get banned for account sharing, that money is gone—no refunds.

2. You're Building No Skill

If someone else passes your evaluation, you haven't developed the discipline or skill to trade funded capital. You'll likely breach the funded account quickly because you don't know how to trade within the rules.

3. You're Risking Permanent Blacklisting

Getting banned from AquaFutures means you can't use them again—ever. If they're your preferred firm, you've permanently lost access.

4. You're Committing Fraud

Account sharing violates your contractual agreement with AquaFutures. In severe cases, it could have legal consequences beyond just losing your account.

5. You'll Eventually Get Caught

Maybe not immediately, but eventually. The longer you use account sharing, the more data AquaFutures has to detect it. Most cheaters get caught within 30-90 days.

The Right Way to Pass AquaFutures Evaluations

Instead of trying to cheat the system, focus on legitimate strategies:

1. Start With the Easiest Account

Choose a $25K Beginner account ($1,500 target). It's easier to pass than larger accounts and builds your confidence.

2. Trade Conservatively

Use 3-4 contracts max, even if your limit is 6. Smaller position sizes reduce drawdown risk and make the evaluation safer.

3. Focus on Win Days, Not Big Profits

You need 5 win days before requesting funding. Make $300-$500 per winning day instead of trying to hit $1,500 in one trade. Consistent daily gains beat lottery-style trading.

4. Avoid Major News

Close positions before FOMC, NFP, and CPI releases. One gap move during major news can breach your account before you react.

5. Be Patient

Most traders pass evaluations in 6-10 weeks. If it takes you 3 months, that's fine—you're building real skill that will serve you on funded accounts.

For full evaluation strategies, see the evaluation rules guide.

Final Thoughts: Just Don't Do It

Account sharing seems tempting—pay someone to pass your eval, get funded, start withdrawing profits. But it's a trap.

You'll get caught (detection is too sophisticated), you'll lose your money (no refunds), and you'll build no skill (so even if you somehow get funded, you'll breach immediately).

The only sustainable path is passing evaluations yourself. It takes longer, it's harder, but it's the only way to build the discipline and consistency required to stay funded long-term.

If you're struggling to pass evaluations, the solution isn't hiring someone else—it's fixing your position sizing, risk management, or strategy. You have the ability to pass. You just need patience and discipline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone else trade my AquaFutures account?

No. AquaFutures prohibits all forms of account sharing, third-party trading, and allowing anyone else to access your account. Your account must be traded exclusively by the person whose name is on the registration. Violations result in immediate termination and permanent ban.

Will AquaFutures detect if I let a friend trade my account?

Yes. AquaFutures tracks IP addresses, trading patterns, login behavior, and device fingerprints. If your account suddenly changes strategy, trades from different locations, or shows other trader signs, it gets flagged and reviewed. Most account sharing is detected within 30-90 days.

Can I hire someone to pass my evaluation?

No. Paying someone to pass your evaluation is fraud and violates AquaFutures' terms of service. If you get funded this way, AquaFutures will detect the trading pattern change when you start trading the funded account and terminate it immediately.

What happens if I get caught sharing my account?

Immediate account termination, all profits voided, permanent ban from creating new accounts, and no refunds on subscription fees. In severe cases, AquaFutures might pursue legal action for fraud.

Can I use automated trading or bots on AquaFutures?

Check AquaFutures' current terms—this is a gray area. Fully automated bots may be prohibited or require approval. Semi-automated tools (auto stop-loss, order management) are usually allowed. You're responsible for all trades your bot makes.

Can my spouse and I each have our own AquaFutures accounts?

Yes. Multiple people in the same household can have separate accounts—as long as each person trades only their own account. AquaFutures can distinguish between "two people with separate accounts" vs "one account shared by two people" based on trading patterns.

Can I share strategies or signals with other traders?

Yes. Sharing information is different from sharing account access. You can discuss strategies, follow trade ideas, use public signals, or learn from mentors—as long as you personally place all orders in your account.

Can I copy trades across my own multiple AquaFutures accounts?

Generally yes, if you've passed multiple evaluations and you're trading all accounts yourself. Manual or programmatic trade copying across your own accounts is typically allowed. Check AquaFutures' terms on automation before using copy trading software.