AquaFutures Pricing 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown by Account Type

Written by Paul

Published on

January 11, 2026

AquaFutures pricing in 2026: Beginner accounts cost $114/month, Standard accounts cost $196/month, Instant funded accounts cost $291 one-time, and Instant Pro costs $239 one-time. All evaluation accounts renew monthly until you pass or cancel. Once funded, there are no monthly fees—you trade commission-free and share profits (100% on first $15K, then 90%).

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.

Total cost to get funded ranges from $228-$684 depending on account type and how long it takes to pass. The faster you pass, the less you pay. Instant accounts cap your risk at a single payment but have stricter rules.

I'm breaking down every fee structure, account-specific pricing, what's included vs extra costs, cost-per-attempt if you breach multiple times, and how to minimize total investment while maximizing your chance of getting funded.

Complete Pricing Table: All Account Types

Account Type	Monthly Cost	One-Time Cost	Funded Cost	Total If Pass in 2 Months
Beginner (Eval)	$114	—	$0/month forever	$228
Standard (Eval)	$196	—	$0/month forever	$392
Instant (No Eval)	—	$291	$0/month forever	$291
Instant Pro (No Eval)	—	$239	$0/month forever	$239

Key insight: Instant Pro is the cheapest upfront ($239), but has the strictest rules. Beginner offers the best balance of cost ($228 if you pass in 2 months) and manageable rules.

Beginner Account Pricing Breakdown

Monthly subscription: $114

Account sizes available:

$25K: $114/month
$50K: $114/month
$100K: $114/month
$150K: $114/month

Same price for all sizes—you choose size based on your goals, not budget.

What's included:

Platform access (Quantower, Rithmic, or equivalent)
Real-time market data
Unlimited trades (zero commission per contract)
6% profit target ($1,500 on $25K, $3,000 on $50K)
5 win days requirement
40% consistency rule
EOD drawdown tracking (easier than intraday)

Total cost examples:

Time to Pass	Months Paid	Total Cost	Per-Week Cost
1 month	1 × $114	$114	$28.50/week
2 months	2 × $114	$228	$28.50/week
3 months	3 × $114	$342	$28.50/week
6 months	6 × $114	$684	$28.50/week

Most traders pass in 2-3 months ($228-$342 total cost).

For full Beginner account details, see the Beginner account guide.

Standard Account Pricing Breakdown

Monthly subscription: $196

Account sizes available:

$25K: $196/month
$50K: $196/month
$100K: $196/month
$150K: $196/month

What's included:

Everything Beginner includes, plus:
15 contract limit (vs Beginner's 6-9)
8% profit target ($2,000 on $25K, $4,000 on $50K)
Intraday drawdown tracking (harder than Beginner's EOD)

Total cost examples:

Time to Pass	Months Paid	Total Cost	Per-Week Cost
1 month	1 × $196	$196	$49/week
2 months	2 × $196	$392	$49/week
3 months	3 × $196	$588	$49/week
6 months	6 × $196	$1,176	$49/week

Standard costs 72% more than Beginner ($196 vs $114), but gives you 15 contracts and a path to higher leverage.

For full Standard account details, see the Standard account guide.

Instant Funded Account Pricing

One-time payment: $291 (all sizes)

No monthly fees ever. Pay once, trade forever.

Account sizes:

$25K: $291
$50K: $291
$100K: $291
$150K: $291

What's included:

Immediate funding (no evaluation)
Platform access and data
Unlimited commission-free trading
7 win days before first payout
20% consistency rule (stricter than eval's 40%)
2% wave stop (intraday tracking)

Total cost:

If you never breach: $291 forever
If you breach and restart: $291 × number of attempts

Cost comparison to Beginner:

Scenario	Beginner Total	Instant Total
Pass in 1 month	$114	$291
Pass in 2 months	$228	$291
Pass in 3 months	$342	$291
Breach once, pass on 2nd	$456 (4 months total)	$582 (2 × $291)

Instant is cheaper if you take 3+ months to pass a Beginner eval.

For full Instant details, see the Instant funded account guide.

Instant Pro Pricing

One-time payment: $239 (all sizes)

What's different from regular Instant:

15% consistency rule (vs 20% on regular Instant, 40% on evals)
24-hour payout processing (vs 5-7 days)
Same 7 win days, same 2% wave stop

Who should choose Instant Pro:

Precision scalpers with extremely consistent daily gains
Traders who need payouts urgently (24-hour vs weekly)
Anyone willing to trade under 15% consistency

Who shouldn't choose Instant Pro:

Most traders (15% consistency is brutal)
Swing traders (can't concentrate profits on big days)

$52 cheaper than regular Instant, but significantly harder rules.

What's Included in All Pricing

Regardless of account type, your payment includes:

✅ Platform access: Quantower, Rithmic, or equivalent professional trading software

✅ Real-time data: Live market feeds for futures (ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, etc.)

✅ Unlimited trading: Zero per-contract commission fees

✅ Account dashboard: Track profit, drawdown, win days in real-time

✅ Customer support: Email/chat support during business hours

Not included (you pay separately):

Your own internet connection
Computer/hardware
Optional: External charting software (TradingView Pro, etc.)

For commission details, see the commission fees guide.

Cost Per Attempt (If You Breach Multiple Times)

If you breach and restart:

Beginner:

Attempt 1 (2 months): $228
Attempt 2 (2 months): $228
Attempt 3 (2 months): $228
3 attempts total: $684

Standard:

Attempt 1 (2 months): $392
Attempt 2 (2 months): $392
Attempt 3 (2 months): $392
3 attempts total: $1,176

Instant:

Attempt 1: $291
Attempt 2: $291
Attempt 3: $291
3 attempts total: $873

Instant is cheaper for multiple attempts if each attempt is short-lived. But if you take 3-4 months per eval attempt, Beginner/Standard costs accumulate slower.

For reset strategies, see the account reset guide.

Hidden Costs to Consider

1. Opportunity Cost (Time Without Income)

While grinding evaluations for 2-6 months, you're not making money. That's 2-6 months where you could be working, freelancing, or trading your own account.

2. Multiple Breach Costs

If you breach 3 times before passing, you've paid $684-$873 with nothing to show for it. Budget for at least 2-3 attempts when calculating total investment.

3. Psychological Pressure From Monthly Fees

Knowing you're paying $114-$196 every month creates pressure to "pass quickly," which can lead to overtrading and breaches.

4. Inflation of Account Sizes

$150K accounts have the same monthly fee as $25K, but they're not proportionally harder. Don't overpay by choosing too large an account.

For account size recommendations, see the account sizes comparison.

How to Minimize Total Cost

Strategy 1: Pass Quickly

The faster you pass, the less you pay. Focus on:

Conservative position sizing (3-4 contracts vs 6 max)
Consistent daily gains ($300-$500/day)
Avoiding major news events
Trading only your best setups

Target: Pass in 6-8 weeks ($228-$342 total for Beginner).

Strategy 2: Start With Beginner

Don't jump to Standard unless you need 15 contracts. Beginner is 42% cheaper ($114 vs $196) and has easier rules (EOD drawdown, 6% target vs 8%).

Strategy 3: Choose Instant If You're Already Profitable

If you're consistently making $1,500+/month on your personal account, pay $291 once for Instant instead of grinding evaluations for months.

Strategy 4: Budget for 2-3 Attempts

Most traders breach at least once. Budget $450-$700 total investment, not just $114-$291.

Strategy 5: Cancel Immediately After Breaching

Don't let your subscription renew automatically after a breach. Cancel immediately so you're not charged for months you're not trading.

Price Changes: 2025 vs 2026

AquaFutures pricing has remained stable:

2025 pricing:

Beginner: $114/month
Standard: $196/month
Instant: $291 one-time

2026 pricing:

Beginner: $114/month (unchanged)
Standard: $196/month (unchanged)
Instant: $291 one-time (unchanged)

No price increases in 2026. Prices may change in future years—check AquaFutures' website for current rates.

Value Analysis: Is AquaFutures Pricing Fair?

Compared to retail trading:

If you trade your own $50,000:

You risk $50,000 of your capital
You pay $200-$300/month in commissions (100-150 round trips)
You pay $50-$100/month in platform/data fees
Total: $50,000+ risk + $300/month fees

With AquaFutures:

You risk $228-$684 (evaluation costs)
You trade $50,000 of their capital
You pay $0/month once funded
Total: $228-$684 risk + $0 ongoing

AquaFutures is cheaper if you're capital-constrained.

Compared to other prop firms:

Firm	$50K Eval Cost	Total If Pass in 2 Months
AquaFutures	$114/month	$228
Topstep	$165/month	$330
Apex	$167 one-time	$167
FTMO	$345 one-time	$345 (refunded when funded)

AquaFutures is mid-range: Cheaper than Topstep, more expensive than Apex, similar to FTMO (before refund).

For detailed comparisons, see AquaFutures vs Topstep and AquaFutures vs Apex.

Final Verdict: Beginner Offers Best Value

For most traders:

Start with Beginner ($114/month)
Pass in 2-3 months ($228-$342 total)
Get funded commission-free ($0/month forever)

This is the lowest-risk, highest-reward path. Standard costs 72% more for marginal benefits (15 contracts, higher target). Instant is good if you're already profitable, but most beginners should grind the evaluation first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AquaFutures cost per month?

Beginner: $114/month. Standard: $196/month. Instant/Instant Pro: One-time payment ($291 or $239), no monthly fees. Once you pass an evaluation and get funded, there are no monthly fees—you trade commission-free forever.

What's the total cost to get funded?

Depends on how long it takes to pass. Beginner: $228-$684 (2-6 months). Standard: $392-$1,176 (2-6 months). Instant: $291 one-time. Most traders pass in 2-3 months, so budget $228-$450 for Beginner accounts.

Are there hidden fees?

No. Your monthly subscription or one-time payment covers platform access, data feeds, and unlimited commission-free trading. You might pay currency conversion fees (1-3%) if your card isn't USD, but AquaFutures doesn't add processing fees.

Which account type is cheapest?

Instant Pro ($239 one-time) is cheapest upfront, but has brutal 15% consistency. Beginner ($114/month) is cheapest if you pass in 1-2 months ($228 total). Instant ($291) is cheapest if you take 3+ months to pass an eval.

Do prices vary by account size?

No. All account sizes ($25K, $50K, $100K, $150K) cost the same per account type. Beginner is $114/month regardless of size. Choose size based on goals, not budget.

What happens to pricing if I breach and restart?

Subscription accounts: You pay another month ($114-$196) for each attempt. Instant accounts: You pay $291 again for each new account. Budget for 2-3 attempts when calculating total investment ($456-$873).

Are there discounts or promo codes?

Occasionally. Check AquaFutures' website or social media for promotional offers (10-20% off first month, etc.). Standard pricing applies most of the time.

How does AquaFutures pricing compare to other prop firms?

AquaFutures ($114/month Beginner) is cheaper than Topstep ($165/month), more expensive than Apex ($167 one-time), and similar to FTMO ($345 one-time, refunded when funded). Mid-range pricing with competitive rules.