AquaFutures Trading Dashboard: How to Track Your Stats and Performance

Written by Paul

Published on

January 14, 2026

The AquaFutures trading dashboard shows your real-time account metrics: current balance, high water mark, drawdown threshold, daily P&L, total profit, win days accumulated, and distance to profit target. Access it by logging into your AquaFutures account through the website—it updates throughout the trading day as you take trades.

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 dashboard is your command center for staying within rules. Check it before trading (know your starting point), during trading (track drawdown distance), and after trading (verify win days and profit progress). Missing these checks leads to accidental breaches—traders lose accounts because they didn't realize they were $100 from their threshold.

I'm breaking down every dashboard metric, how to read it correctly, critical numbers to monitor daily, common tracking mistakes that cause breaches, and how to use the dashboard strategically to pass evaluations faster.

How to Access Your Trading Dashboard

Step 1: Log Into AquaFutures Website

Go to the AquaFutures website and enter your login credentials:

Email address
Password

Step 2: Navigate to Dashboard

After logging in, you'll land on your main dashboard (or click "Dashboard" in the top navigation).

Step 3: Select Your Account

If you have multiple accounts (evaluation + funded, or multiple evals), select which account you want to view from the dropdown.

Step 4: Verify Data Is Current

Check the timestamp at the top: "Last updated: [time]"

The dashboard refreshes every 15-60 seconds while markets are open. If data is stale (3+ hours old), refresh the page.

Key Dashboard Metrics Explained

1. Current Balance

Your account's current equity including open positions.

Example:

Starting balance: $50,000
Open profit on ES trade: +$400
Current balance: $50,400

How to read it: This number fluctuates constantly while you have positions. It's not your "locked in" profit—just your current equity.

2. Starting Balance (High Water Mark)

The highest account equity you've achieved, which determines your drawdown threshold.

Example:

Account starts at $50,000
You make $3,000 (balance now $53,000)
High water mark: $53,000
New threshold: $50,350 (5% below $53,000)

How to read it: Your threshold moves up as you profit. It never moves down (it's a "high water" mark).

3. Drawdown Threshold

The account balance below which you breach. This is 5% below your high water mark.

Example:

High water mark: $53,000
Threshold: $53,000 × 0.95 = $50,350

How to read it: If your balance drops to $50,349, you breach. Know this number before every trade.

4. Distance to Threshold

How much room you have before breaching.

Example:

Current balance: $51,200
Threshold: $50,350
Distance: $51,200 - $50,350 = $850

How to read it: If you have $850 cushion, a single -$1,000 trade ends your account. Position sizing is critical.

5. Daily P&L

Your profit/loss for the current trading day.

Example:

Start of day: $51,000
End of day: $51,600
Daily P&L: +$600

How to read it: Resets at 5pm ET (futures session close). Use this to track daily loss limits on Beginner accounts ($1,250 max daily loss).

6. Total Profit

Cumulative profit since you started the evaluation.

Example:

Account started at $50,000
Current balance: $52,700
Total profit: $2,700

How to read it: This is progress toward your profit target ($3,000 on a $50K Beginner account). You're at $2,700/$3,000 = 90% complete.

7. Win Days

Number of days you closed with net profit. Requires 5 win days (evaluations) or 7 win days (Instant accounts) before requesting funding/payout.

Example:

Day 1: +$300 ✅ (1 win day)
Day 2: -$150 ❌ (still 1 win day)
Day 3: +$500 ✅ (2 win days)

How to read it: Each calendar day with net profit counts as 1 win day. You need 5 total (doesn't need to be consecutive).

For win day details, see the minimum trading days guide.

8. Consistency Rule Status

Tracks whether any single day contributed >40% of total profit (evaluations) or >20% (Instant accounts).

Example:

Total profit: $3,000
Best day: $1,500 (50% of total)
Consistency violation: Yes (exceeded 40%)

How to read it: Dashboard might show "Consistency: Passed" or "Consistency: Failed." If failed, you can't request funding until you dilute that big day with more trades.

For consistency rule details, see the consistency rule guide.

Dashboard Layout: Where to Find Each Metric

Top Section:

Account name and ID
Account type (Beginner, Standard, Instant)
Current status (Active, Breached, Funded)

Middle Section (Main Stats):

Current balance (large, center)
High water mark
Drawdown threshold
Distance to threshold
Daily P&L

Right Sidebar:

Total profit
Win days count
Consistency status
Days trading (calendar days elapsed)

Bottom Section:

Recent trades (last 5-10 trades with timestamp, instrument, P&L)
Performance graph (equity curve over time)

Critical Numbers to Check Daily

Before starting your trading session, check these 5 numbers:

1. Drawdown threshold - Know exactly where you breach

2. Distance to threshold - How much room do you have?

3. Daily P&L - Are you starting fresh or continuing from yesterday's session?

4. Win days count - How many more do you need?

5. Total profit - How close are you to the target?

Example pre-trade checklist:

✅ Threshold: $50,350 ✅ Current: $51,200 ✅ Distance: $850 ✅ Daily P&L: $0 (fresh session) ✅ Win days: 3/5 ✅ Total profit: $2,700/$3,000 Plan: Trade 3 ES contracts max. Stop at -$400 loss to preserve $450 cushion.

Common Dashboard Tracking Mistakes

Mistake 1: Not Checking Threshold Before Trading

Traders assume they have "$2,500 to go" based on drawdown, but they forget their threshold moved up after yesterday's profits.

Example:

Yesterday closed at $52,000 (new high water mark)
Threshold moved to $49,400 (5% below $52,000, not original $47,500)
Trader thinks threshold is still $47,500
Takes -$3,000 loss thinking they have room
Breached (actual threshold was $49,400)

Fix: Check threshold every morning. Assume it moved.

Mistake 2: Ignoring Intraday Balance (Standard Accounts)

Beginner accounts calculate drawdown at 4pm ET close. Standard accounts calculate intraday in real-time.

Example (Standard account):

Trader goes -$2,700 intraday
Recovers to -$600 by close
Assumes they're safe (only -$600 at close)
Breached (Standard breaches based on intraday low, not close)

Fix: If you're on Standard, treat the dashboard like it updates every second—not just at close.

For EOD vs intraday tracking, see the EOD drawdown guide.

Mistake 3: Forgetting About Open Positions

Dashboard shows current balance including unrealized P&L. If you have open positions, your "current balance" isn't locked in.

Example:

Current balance: $51,000 (includes +$200 unrealized profit on open ES trade)
Trader closes browser thinking they're at $51,000
ES reverses, closes at -$300
Actual close: $50,700 (not $51,000)

Fix: Close all positions before checking your end-of-day balance. Unrealized P&L isn't real until you close.

Mistake 4: Miscounting Win Days

Traders think "I had 3 green trades today" = 1 win day. But if those 3 trades netted +$400, then you had 2 losing trades that netted -$500, your day is -$100 = not a win day.

Example:

Trade 1: +$200
Trade 2: +$150
Trade 3: +$50
Trade 4: -$300
Trade 5: -$200
Net: -$100 (loss day, doesn't count as win day)

Fix: Win days = days you close with net positive P&L. Individual trades don't matter—only end-of-day total.

Mistake 5: Not Tracking Consistency Rule

Dashboard might not warn you in real-time that you violated the 40% consistency rule.

Example:

Day 1: +$1,200 (40% of eventual $3,000 target)
Days 2-10: +$1,800 cumulative
Total: $3,000 (profit target hit!)
Consistency violation: Day 1 was $1,200 / $3,000 = 40% (barely passes)

If Day 1 was $1,300, you'd have violated 40% and couldn't request funding until you traded more.

Fix: Keep a manual log of your biggest winning day as a percentage of total profit. Don't rely solely on dashboard warnings.

Using the Dashboard Strategically

Strategy 1: Track "Distance to Breach" Daily

Every morning, calculate:

Distance to threshold ÷ contracts you trade = points per contract you can risk

Example:

Distance: $1,000
You trade 4 ES contracts
ES point value: $50
$1,000 ÷ 4 ÷ $50 = 5 points max loss before breach

If you know you can only lose 5 points per contract, you set tighter stops and trade more carefully.

Strategy 2: Front-Load Win Days

Dashboard shows 3/5 win days after 2 weeks of trading. You realize you need 2 more win days in the next 2 weeks.

Adjustment: Trade more conservatively to ensure consistent $200-$400 daily gains (slow and steady) rather than swinging for $1,000 days that might lose.

Strategy 3: Monitor Consistency Rule Proactively

After a $1,000 winning day (best day so far), check:

$1,000 / total profit = X%

If X% is approaching 40%, slow down. Make smaller daily gains to dilute that big day.

Example:

Best day: $1,200
Total profit: $2,400
$1,200 / $2,400 = 50% (violation)

Fix: Keep trading small gains (+$200-$300/day) until total profit is $3,000. Then $1,200 / $3,000 = 40% (passes).

Strategy 4: Use Equity Curve to Spot Patterns

Dashboard shows your equity curve (balance over time). Look for patterns:

Are you profitable Mondays-Wednesdays but lose Thursdays-Fridays? → Stop trading Thu/Fri.
Are you profitable mornings but lose afternoons? → Stop trading after 12pm.

The equity curve reveals when you trade best and when you give back profits.

Dashboard on Mobile

Most prop firms offer mobile-friendly dashboards. Access on your phone to:

Check balance while away from computer
Verify win days after trading
Monitor distance to threshold before placing trades

But don't rely on mobile for active trading. Mobile dashboards are for monitoring—not for making trading decisions in real-time.

For mobile trading details, see the mobile trading guide.

What the Dashboard Doesn't Show

1. Individual Trade Details

Dashboard shows recent trades (5-10) but not your full trade history. For complete logs:

Download trade history from your trading platform (Quantower, ProjectX)
Use a separate trade journal (Edgewonk, TraderSync, etc.)

2. Intraday Drawdown (Beginner Accounts)

Beginner accounts calculate drawdown at close. Dashboard doesn't show your worst intraday dip—only your closing balance.

3. Real-Time Alerts

Dashboard doesn't send push notifications when you're close to breaching. You need to check it manually or set your own alerts.

4. Profit Target Progress Percentage

Dashboard shows total profit ($2,700) and target ($3,000), but it doesn't say "90% complete." Calculate this manually:

$2,700 / $3,000 = 90%

Dashboard Refresh Rate

During market hours:

Updates every 15-60 seconds
Balance reflects current equity (including open positions)

After market close:

Updates within 15 minutes of session close (5pm ET)
Balance locks in at end-of-day value

If data seems stale:

Refresh your browser (F5 or Ctrl+R)
Clear cache and re-login
Contact support if data is still outdated (could be a system issue)

For support details, see the customer support guide.

Third-Party Tracking Tools

While AquaFutures dashboard is sufficient, some traders use additional tools:

Trade journals:

Edgewonk ($29/month): Advanced analytics, win rate, avg win/loss
TraderSync ($49/month): Screenshot imports, equity curve, tag trades
Manual Excel: Free, customizable, but time-consuming

Risk calculators:

TradingView alerts: Set price alerts for when you're near threshold
Custom spreadsheets: Input high water mark, calculate threshold automatically

Advantage: More granular data than AquaFutures dashboard provides.

Disadvantage: Additional cost and time to maintain.

Most traders don't need these until they're funded. The AquaFutures dashboard is sufficient for passing evaluations.

Final Thoughts: Check Your Dashboard Before Every Trade

Breaching your account isn't usually a catastrophic trading mistake—it's a tracking mistake.

Traders breach because:

They didn't know their threshold moved
They thought they had more room than they did
They forgot to check balance before trading
They miscounted win days

Make dashboard checks part of your routine:

Morning: Check threshold, distance, win daysBefore each trade: Verify you have room to riskAfter each trade: Update your running P&LEnd of day: Verify win day status and total profit

Treat the dashboard like a pilot treats their instruments. You wouldn't fly without checking fuel, altitude, and speed—don't trade without checking balance, threshold, and distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access my AquaFutures trading dashboard?

Log into the AquaFutures website with your email and password. After logging in, you'll land on your main dashboard (or click "Dashboard" in navigation). Select your account from the dropdown if you have multiple accounts. Dashboard updates every 15-60 seconds during market hours.

What metrics should I check daily on the dashboard?

Check these 5 numbers before every trading session: (1) Drawdown threshold—know exactly where you breach, (2) Distance to threshold—how much room you have, (3) Daily P&L—are you starting fresh?, (4) Win days count—how many more do you need?, (5) Total profit—how close to target?

How often does the dashboard update?

Every 15-60 seconds during market hours. After market close (5pm ET), it updates within 15 minutes with your end-of-day values. Current balance reflects real-time equity including open positions. If data seems stale (3+ hours old), refresh your browser or contact support.

Does the dashboard show real-time drawdown?

For Beginner accounts: No, drawdown is calculated at 4pm ET close—not intraday. For Standard accounts: Yes, drawdown is calculated intraday in real-time. Dashboard shows current balance including unrealized P&L from open positions. Close positions before checking final balance.

How do I know if I'm close to breaching my account?

Check "Distance to Threshold" on your dashboard. This shows how much room you have before breaching. Calculate risk per contract: Distance ÷ contracts ÷ point value = max loss per contract. Example: $1,000 distance ÷ 4 contracts ÷ $50 (ES) = 5 points max loss before breach.

Can I access the dashboard on mobile?

Yes. Log into AquaFutures website on your phone's browser. The dashboard is mobile-friendly for monitoring balance, win days, and threshold. However, don't rely on mobile for active trading decisions—use it for checking stats while away from your computer.

What if dashboard data doesn't match my trading platform?

Minor discrepancies (up to $50-$100) can occur due to timing of updates or how unrealized P&L is calculated. If discrepancies are large (>$200), contact support with: account number, platform screenshot showing balance, dashboard screenshot, timestamp. They'll investigate and correct errors.

Does the dashboard track consistency rule violations?

Yes. Dashboard shows "Consistency: Passed" or "Consistency: Failed." It tracks if any single day exceeded 40% (evaluations) or 20% (Instant accounts) of total profit. However, dashboard might not warn you in real-time—keep a manual log of your biggest winning day as percentage of total profit.