How to Cancel Your AquaFutures Subscription: Step-by-Step Guide

Written by Paul

Published on

January 12, 2026

Canceling your AquaFutures subscription is simple: log into your account, navigate to Settings → Subscription Management, and click "Cancel Subscription." Your access continues through the end of your current billing period, then auto-renewal stops. No refunds for partial months, and canceling terminates any evaluation progress immediately.

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.

The process takes 2-3 minutes. But before you cancel, understand what you're losing: all evaluation progress, access to your account, and any time invested in passing the eval. If you're close to passing, it might be worth finishing the month.

I'm breaking down exactly how to cancel, what happens to your account after cancellation, whether you can restart later, refund policies, and alternatives to full cancellation if you just need a break.

How to Cancel: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Log Into Your AquaFutures Account

Go to the AquaFutures website and log in with your email and password. Navigate to your dashboard (the main account overview page).

Step 2: Access Subscription Settings

Look for "Settings," "Account Settings," or "Subscription Management" in the top navigation or side menu. The exact location depends on AquaFutures' current interface, but it's typically in Settings.

Step 3: Locate the Cancel Option

Inside Subscription Management, find "Cancel Subscription," "End Subscription," or similar button. It might be at the bottom of the page or under "Billing Details."

Step 4: Confirm Cancellation

Click the cancel button. AquaFutures will ask you to confirm: "Are you sure you want to cancel?" They might offer a retention discount or ask why you're canceling.

Click "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, Cancel My Subscription."

Step 5: Verify Cancellation Email

Within a few minutes, you'll receive an email: "Your AquaFutures subscription has been canceled. Access will continue until [end of current billing period]."

Save this email as proof of cancellation in case billing disputes arise.

Step 6: Verify Auto-Renewal Is Disabled

Log back into your account and check Subscription Status. It should say "Canceled" or "Ends on [date]." If it still says "Active" or shows a renewal date, contact support immediately.

What Happens After You Cancel

✅ Immediate effects:

Auto-renewal disabled (you won't be charged next month)
Cancellation confirmation email sent
Subscription status changes to "Canceled" or "Ending"

⏳ During current billing period:

You keep full access until the end of your paid period
You can continue trading your evaluation
Your account functions normally

❌ After billing period ends:

Platform access terminates
You can't log in or place trades
All evaluation progress is lost
Your account goes dormant

Example: You cancel on January 10th. Your subscription renews monthly on the 1st. You've paid through January 31st. You keep access until January 31st at 11:59pm. On February 1st, your account locks.

Can You Finish Your Evaluation Before Cancellation Takes Effect?

Yes. If you cancel mid-month, you have until the end of your billing period to finish your evaluation and request funding.

Scenario: You cancel on Week 2 of a 4-week billing cycle. You have 2 weeks left to:

Hit your profit target
Accumulate 5 win days
Avoid breaching your drawdown
Submit your funding request

If you pass before your access expires, AquaFutures processes your funding transition and you transition to a funded account (which has no monthly subscription).

If you don't pass before access expires, your evaluation progress is lost and you'd need to restart with a new subscription.

Do You Get a Refund for Unused Days?

No. AquaFutures subscriptions are non-refundable and don't prorate.

Example: You cancel on January 5th. Your January payment ($114) covered January 1-31. You get no refund for the remaining 26 days. You paid for January—you get January.

This is standard across subscription services and prop firms. When you cancel, you're just stopping future charges—not getting money back for the current period.

What Happens to Funded Accounts When You Cancel?

If you have a funded account:

Canceling your evaluation subscription doesn't affect funded accounts. Funded accounts have no monthly fees—they're separate from the evaluation subscription.

Example: You passed your Beginner eval last month. Now you have:

1 funded account (no monthly fee)
1 active evaluation in progress ($114/month subscription)

You cancel the evaluation subscription. Result:

The active evaluation terminates when the billing period ends
Your funded account continues normally with zero interruption

You can keep trading funded accounts while having no active evaluation subscriptions.

If you only have evaluations:

Canceling terminates your evaluation access when the current billing period ends. You have no funded accounts to fall back on.

For funded account details, see the funded account rules guide.

Can You Restart After Canceling?

Yes. Canceling doesn't ban you from AquaFutures. You can restart anytime by:

Logging back into your account
Purchasing a new subscription
Starting a fresh evaluation

What resets when you restart:

New account with $0 profit, 0 win days, fresh threshold
New billing cycle starting from your reactivation date
All previous evaluation progress is gone (doesn't carry over)

What stays the same:

Your login credentials and account profile
Your trade history from previous attempts (viewable but not active)
Any funded accounts you have (unaffected by cancellation/restart)

Restarting costs the same as starting fresh: $114/month (Beginner) or $196/month (Standard).

For restart strategies, see the account reset guide.

Common Reasons People Cancel (and Alternatives)

Reason 1: "I'm not passing and I'm wasting money"

If you've been trying for 3-6 months without passing, canceling makes sense. But if you're on Month 2 and you're at $2,500 of a $3,000 target, finishing the month might be worth it.

Alternative: Set a deadline. "If I don't hit $2,800 by Week 3, I'll cancel. If I do, I'll finish the month."

Reason 2: "I need a break from trading"

If you're burned out, canceling prevents wasting money on a subscription you're not using. But remember: your evaluation progress is lost.

Alternative: Take a break within your current billing period. If you paid through January 31st, stop trading from January 10-25, then come back refreshed for the last week.

Reason 3: "I breached and don't want to restart immediately"

If you just breached and you need time to analyze what went wrong, canceling prevents auto-renewal while you're not trading.

Alternative: Cancel, take 1-2 weeks off, analyze your breach, then restart with a clear plan.

Reason 4: "The rules are too strict"

If you consistently violate the consistency rule or you can't handle daily loss limits, AquaFutures might not be the right firm.

Alternative: Consider switching to a firm with looser rules (Apex has no consistency rule, Topstep has higher contract limits).

Reason 5: "I can't afford it right now"

If $114/month is straining your budget, prop trading might not be the right timing. Trading requires mental clarity—financial stress undermines that.

Alternative: Pause prop trading, build up savings, come back in 3-6 months when you're financially stable.

How to Avoid Accidental Auto-Renewal

If you want to prevent auto-renewal without canceling immediately:

Option 1: Set a Calendar Reminder

Add a reminder for 2 days before your renewal date: "Decide whether to continue AquaFutures or cancel." This gives you time to evaluate progress and cancel before the next charge.

Option 2: Cancel Now, Restart Later

Cancel immediately after starting a new billing cycle. You'll have the full month to trade, and you won't be charged next month. If you want to continue, restart before the period ends.

Option 3: Use a Virtual Credit Card

Some services (Privacy.com, Revolut) let you create virtual cards with spending limits. Set a limit that covers 1-2 months, then the card automatically declines further charges.

What If You Cancel by Mistake?

If you accidentally cancel and you want to undo it:

Within 24 hours:

Contact AquaFutures support immediately: "I accidentally canceled my subscription on [date]. Can you reactivate it?"

They might be able to reverse the cancellation if it's within 24 hours and your current period hasn't ended.

After 24 hours:

Cancellations are typically final. You'll need to let your current period expire, then purchase a new subscription. Your evaluation progress from the canceled account will be lost.

Best practice: Double-check before clicking "Confirm Cancellation." Most cancellation flows require 2-3 confirmations specifically to prevent accidental clicks.

Can You Pause Your Subscription Instead of Canceling?

AquaFutures doesn't offer a "pause" option. It's either active (you're paying) or canceled (auto-renewal stopped).

Some prop firms (Topstep) offer pauses where you pay a reduced fee ($50/month) to keep your account frozen. AquaFutures doesn't have this feature.

Your only option: cancel, wait out the current billing period, then restart when you're ready.

Canceling vs Just Letting It Breach

Some traders consider "just letting my account breach so I don't have to cancel manually."

Why this is a bad idea:

❌ You still pay the subscription fee—breaching doesn't cancel billing

❌ You lose evaluation progress just like canceling

❌ Your account shows a breach on your history (doesn't matter much, but still)

❌ You miss the chance to finish the evaluation if you're close

Better approach: If you're going to stop trading, cancel properly. If you breach, cancel immediately after so you're not charged next month while doing nothing.

What Happens to Your Payment Method After Canceling?

Your credit card or payment method stays on file unless you manually remove it.

To remove payment info:

Log into Settings → Payment Methods
Delete or remove your card
Verify it says "No payment method on file"

This ensures AquaFutures can't accidentally charge you (though cancellation should prevent this anyway).

If you restart later, you'll need to re-add payment information.

Can AquaFutures Refuse to Cancel Your Subscription?

No. Under consumer protection laws (especially in the US/EU), subscription services must allow cancellation. If AquaFutures makes it difficult or refuses, that's a violation.

If you're having trouble canceling:

Try the online cancellation process first
If it doesn't work, email support: "I want to cancel my subscription effective [date]. Please confirm cancellation."
If they don't respond within 48 hours, dispute the next charge with your credit card company

In practice, AquaFutures' cancellation process is straightforward—no obstacles or retention tactics.

For support details, see the customer support guide.

Should You Cancel or Keep Trying?

Cancel if:

You've breached 3+ times from the same mistakes (position sizing, revenge trading)
You're not making progress toward the profit target after 2-3 months
Financial stress from the $114/month subscription is affecting your trading
You fundamentally disagree with AquaFutures' rules and they're not working for your style

Keep trying if:

You're at $2,000+ of a $3,000 target (you're close)
You've identified specific mistakes and have a plan to fix them
This is your first breach and you understand what went wrong
You can afford another 1-2 months of subscription fees

The decision framework:

Ask yourself: "If I keep this subscription for one more month, what's the probability I'll pass?"

If >50%: Keep trying
If 30-50%: Evaluate your recent progress—are you improving?
If <30%: Cancel, take a break, come back with a better strategy

For evaluation strategies, see the evaluation rules guide.

Alternative: Switch to Instant Funded Instead of Canceling

If you're frustrated with the evaluation grind, consider switching to Instant funded accounts instead of canceling entirely:

Instant funded:

$291 one-time payment
No evaluation—funded from Day 1
7 win days + $1,500 profit before first withdrawal
No monthly fees ever

Why this might work:

If you're consistently profitable but you keep breaching from evaluation pressure (hitting consistency rule violations, getting impatient with win days), Instant removes the evaluation stress.

You pay $291 once, trade with real capital immediately, and if you can make $1,500 in 2-4 weeks, you've covered your cost and you're profitable.

Why this might not work:

Instant accounts have stricter rules (20% consistency vs 40%, intraday tracking, 2% wave stop). If you're breaching Beginner evaluations from position sizing errors, Instant will be harder—not easier.

What to Do With Your Last Days Before Cancellation

If you've canceled and you have 1-2 weeks left in your billing period:

Option 1: Push to finish the evaluation

Trade conservatively, aim for the profit target, request funding before access expires. If you pass, you transition to funded (no more monthly fees).

Option 2: Use it as practice

Trade without pressure to pass. Experiment with strategies, test position sizes, track results. Treat it like free practice time since you're not renewing.

Option 3: Just stop trading

If you're burned out, stop trading and let the subscription expire. Don't force yourself to trade just because you have access.

Final Thoughts: Don't Cancel in Anger

The worst time to cancel is immediately after a breach when you're frustrated and emotional.

Take 24-48 hours. Let your emotions settle. Ask:

What caused the breach?
Can I fix it?
Is prop trading the right path for me?
Can I afford to try again?

If the answers point to "yes, I can fix this and try again," don't cancel—restart with a better plan.

If the answers point to "no, I need a break or I need to switch firms," cancel thoughtfully and come back when you're ready.

Canceling isn't failure—it's a strategic decision. But make it logically, not emotionally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel my AquaFutures subscription?

Log into your account, go to Settings → Subscription Management, click "Cancel Subscription," and confirm. You'll receive a confirmation email. Your access continues through the end of your current billing period, then auto-renewal stops.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. AquaFutures subscriptions are non-refundable and don't prorate. If you cancel on January 10th but paid through January 31st, you get no refund—but you keep access until January 31st.

What happens to my evaluation progress when I cancel?

If you cancel and your billing period expires before you pass the evaluation, all progress is lost. You'd need to restart with a new subscription and begin from $0 profit, 0 win days. However, if you pass before your access expires, you transition to funded normally.

Can I restart after canceling?

Yes. Canceling doesn't ban you from AquaFutures. Log back in anytime, purchase a new subscription, and start a fresh evaluation. Your previous progress doesn't carry over—you're starting from scratch.

Does canceling affect my funded accounts?

No. Funded accounts have no monthly fees and are separate from evaluation subscriptions. Canceling your evaluation subscription doesn't affect any funded accounts you already have—they continue normally.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

No. AquaFutures doesn't offer pause options. It's either active (you're paying) or canceled (auto-renewal stopped). If you need a break, cancel and restart later when you're ready.

What if I cancel by mistake?

Contact support within 24 hours: "I accidentally canceled my subscription—can you reactivate it?" They might reverse it if it's within 24 hours and your current period hasn't ended. After 24 hours, cancellations are typically final.

Should I cancel if I just breached my account?

Take 24-48 hours to decide. Don't cancel in anger immediately after breaching. Analyze what went wrong, decide if you can fix it, then make a logical decision. If you're going to take a break anyway, cancel to prevent next month's charge.