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- Maintain appropriate and consistent position sizing
- Follow a structured trading plan
- Avoid reckless or excessive risk-taking
Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?
Yes.
Copy trading is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts, including the use of trade copier software, provided that all accounts involved are legally owned and operated by the same trader.
Traders may copy trades between accounts they personally own.
Copying trades from another trader, signal provider, trading group, or allowing another individual or third party to manage or execute trades on your behalf is prohibited.
Microscalping Rule
Scalping is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts; however, microscalping is restricted.
Less than 50% of your total profits may come from trades held for under 10 seconds.
This rule applies during both the Evaluation and Funded stages.
Section: Microscalping Rule
− Traders may execute trades lasting less than 30 seconds, but those trades cannot account for 50% or more of the account’s total profits.
+ Traders may execute trades lasting less than 10 seconds, but those trades cannot account for 50% or more of the account’s total profits.
Excessive reliance on ultra-short-duration trades may result in profit removal, payout review, or further account action.
Consistency Rule
The AquaFutures Standard Model has no Consistency Rule during the Evaluation Phase.
Once a trader reaches the Funded Account, a 40% Consistency Rule applies.
This means that one trading day cannot account for 40% or more of your total profits within the current payout cycle.
If your highest-profit day is equal to or greater than 40% of your total profits, the payout request option will remain unavailable until additional profits are generated and your consistency falls below the 40% threshold.
Failing to satisfy the Consistency Rule does not breach or terminate your Funded Account. You simply need to continue trading until your profit distribution becomes compliant.
Example
If your highest-profit trading day is $2,000, your total profits must exceed $5,000 for that day to represent less than 40% of your total profits.
For example:
Highest-profit day: $2,000
Total profits: $5,100
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We encourage traders to:
- Define their risk before entering a trade
- Maintain appropriate and consistent position sizing
- Follow a structured trading plan
- Avoid reckless or excessive risk-taking
Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?
Yes.
Copy trading is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts, including the use of trade copier software, provided that all accounts involved are legally owned and operated by the same trader.
Traders may copy trades between accounts they personally own.
Copying trades from another trader, signal provider, trading group, or allowing another individual or third party to manage or execute trades on your behalf is prohibited.
Microscalping Rule
Scalping is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts; however, microscalping is restricted.
Section: Microscalping Rule
− Less than 50% of your total profits may come from trades held for under 30 seconds.
+ Less than 50% of your total profits may come from trades held for under 10 seconds.
This rule applies during both the Evaluation and Funded stages.
Traders may execute trades lasting less than 30 seconds, but those trades cannot account for 50% or more of the account’s total profits.
Excessive reliance on ultra-short-duration trades may result in profit removal, payout review, or further account action.
Consistency Rule
The AquaFutures Standard Model has no Consistency Rule during the Evaluation Phase.
Once a trader reaches the Funded Account, a 40% Consistency Rule applies.
This means that one trading day cannot account for 40% or more of your total profits within the current payout cycle.
If your highest-profit day is equal to or greater than 40% of your total profits, the payout request option will remain unavailable until additional profits are generated and your consistency falls below the 40% threshold.
Failing to satisfy the Consistency Rule does not breach or terminate your Funded Account. You simply need to continue trading until your profit distribution becomes compliant.
Example
If your highest-profit trading day is $2,000, your total profits must exceed $5,000 for that day to represent less than 40% of your total profits.
For example:
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The AquaFutures Standard Evaluation is designed for traders who want a straightforward one-phase evaluation with the flexibility to pass in as little as one trading day, followed by on-demand payouts once funded.
Unlike the Flex and Daily models, the Standard Model has no consistency requirement during the Evaluation. Instead, a 40% Consistency Rule applies only on the Funded Account.
Quick Overview
| Parameters | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
|---|
| Profit Target | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Max Position Size | 4 Mini / 40 Micro | 8 Mini / 80 Micro | 12 Mini / 120 Micro |
| Daily Loss Limit | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Daily Loss Type | Soft Breach | Soft Breach | Soft Breach |
| Max Drawdown | $2,000 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Drawdown Mode | EOD | EOD | EOD |
| Position Scaling | None | None | None |
| Evaluation Consistency | None | None | None |
| Funded Consistency | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Reward Timeframe | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand |
| Reward Split | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Overview of Standard Account Rules
The AquaFutures Standard Challenge is designed for traders who prefer a straightforward trading model with the flexibility to complete their Evaluation in as little as one trading day.
Traders can qualify for a Funded Account by completing the one-phase Evaluation, reaching the required profit target, and complying with all applicable trading and risk management requirements.
There are no minimum trading days and no Consistency Rule during the Evaluation.
Once funded, traders have access to on-demand payouts, subject to the Funded Account’s 40% Consistency Rule, buffer requirement, payout cap, and other applicable payout requirements.
Profit Target
Traders must achieve a 6% profit target during the Evaluation while respecting all applicable trading rules and risk limits.
| Account Size | Profit Target |
|---|
| $50,000 | $3,000 |
| $100,000 | $6,000 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 |
Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a final review. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as an AquaFutures Funded Trader.
There are no minimum trading days, meaning the Standard Evaluation can be completed in as little as one trading day.
There is also no Consistency Rule during the Evaluation Phase.
Drawdown Limits
Daily Loss Limit
Standard Accounts include a Daily Loss Limit during both the Evaluation and Funded stages.
| Account Size | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 |
| $150,000 | $3,000 |
The Daily Loss Limit is considered a soft breach.
If your balance or equity reaches the applicable Daily Loss Limit, all open positions will be automatically closed and the account will be temporarily disabled for the remainder of the trading day.
This does not permanently breach the account.
The account will automatically become available again at the start of the next trading day, provided the Maximum Overall Drawdown has not been breached.
Maximum Overall Drawdown (EOD)
The Maximum Trailing Drawdown on Standard Accounts follows an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing model during both the Evaluation and Funded stages.
| Account Size | Maximum Drawdown |
|---|
| $50,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $3,500 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
The trailing drawdown only adjusts based on your closed balance at the end of each trading day.
Intraday unrealized profits do not cause the drawdown threshold to trail upward.
Once the trailing drawdown reaches the applicable locked threshold, it will no longer trail upward.
For Standard Accounts, the drawdown locks at:
| Account Size | Drawdown Lock |
|---|
| $50,000 | $52,100 |
| $100,000 | $103,600 |
| $150,000 | $155,100 |
Once this level is reached, it becomes the permanent maximum loss threshold for the account.
Is there a monthly fee or activation fee?
No.
AquaFutures does not require any monthly subscription or activation fee before receiving your Standard Funded Account.
After successfully completing the Evaluation and passing the final account review, you can proceed directly to your Funded Account without paying an activation fee.
News Trading Rule
News trading is allowed on both Evaluation and Funded Standard Accounts.
Traders are free to open, manage, and close positions during high-impact news events.
However, traders should remain cautious during volatile market conditions, as slippage and rapid price movements may affect trade execution.
Stop Loss Rules
Using a Stop Loss is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged as part of proper risk management.
The purpose is to encourage disciplined trading and prevent traders from intentionally relying on the account’s Daily Loss Limit or Maximum Drawdown as a substitute for proper risk management.
We encourage traders to:
- Define their risk before entering a trade
- Maintain appropriate and consistent position sizing
- Follow a structured trading plan
- Avoid reckless or excessive risk-taking
Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?
Yes.
Copy trading is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts, including the use of trade copier software, provided that all accounts involved are legally owned and operated by the same trader.
Traders may copy trades between accounts they personally own.
Copying trades from another trader, signal provider, trading group, or allowing another individual or third party to manage or execute trades on your behalf is prohibited.
Microscalping Rule
Scalping is allowed on AquaFutures Standard Accounts; however, microscalping is restricted.
Less than 50% of your total profits may come from trades held for under 30 seconds.
This rule applies during both the Evaluation and Funded stages.
Traders may execute trades lasting less than 30 seconds, but those trades cannot account for 50% or more of the account’s total profits.
Excessive reliance on ultra-short-duration trades may result in profit removal, payout review, or further account action.
Consistency Rule
The AquaFutures Standard Model has no Consistency Rule during the Evaluation Phase.
Once a trader reaches the Funded Account, a 40% Consistency Rule applies.
This means that one trading day cannot account for 40% or more of your total profits within the current payout cycle.
If your highest-profit day is equal to or greater than 40% of your total profits, the payout request option will remain unavailable until additional profits are generated and your consistency falls below the 40% threshold.
Failing to satisfy the Consistency Rule does not breach or terminate your Funded Account. You simply need to continue trading until your profit distribution becomes compliant.
Example
If your highest-profit trading day is $2,000, your total profits must exceed $5,000 for that day to represent less than 40% of your total profits.
For example:
Highest-profit day: $2,000
Total profits: $5,100
Consistency: 39.22%
The account would therefore satisfy the 40% Consistency Rule.
The Consistency Rule resets with each new payout cycle.
This follows the same funded-only consistency mechanism used in the BG Standard model, with Aqua’s parameters applied.
Maximum Position Size
There is no position scaling on AquaFutures Standard Accounts.
Traders receive access to their full maximum position allowance from the beginning.
| Account Size | Maximum Position Size |
|---|
| $50,000 | 4 Mini / 40 Micro Contracts |
| $100,000 | 8 Mini / 80 Micro Contracts |
| $150,000 | 12 Mini / 120 Micro Contracts |
For position-size calculations, 10 Micro Contracts are equivalent to 1 Mini Contract.
Rewards and Payout Structure
On-Demand Payouts
AquaFutures Standard Funded Accounts offer on-demand payouts.
There is no 3-Winning-Day requirement or mandatory waiting period before becoming eligible for a payout.
Once the trader has satisfied the applicable 40% Funded Consistency Rule, Buffer Balance, Minimum Payout requirement, and Payout Cap conditions, an eligible payout can be requested.
Payout Cap
Standard Accounts use a tiered payout cap structure.
The first payout has its own maximum cap. Starting from the second payout, traders receive access to a higher payout cap.
| Account Size | 1st Payout Cap | 2nd+ Payout Cap |
|---|
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | $3,500 | $4,000 |
Example
A trader on a $100,000 Standard Account can withdraw up to $2,500 on their first payout.
Starting from their second payout, the maximum payout increases to $3,000 per eligible payout.
The higher cap continues to apply to subsequent payouts.
Buffer Balance (Payout Threshold)
Before requesting a payout, the account balance must remain above the required Funded Buffer.
Withdrawals are only available from profits earned above the buffer threshold, and the buffer must remain intact when submitting a payout request.
| Account Size | Funded Buffer | Payout Threshold |
|---|
| $50,000 | $2,100 | $52,100 |
| $100,000 | $3,600 | $103,600 |
| $150,000 | $5,100 | $155,100 |
Example
A trader passes the Evaluation and starts with a $50,000 Standard Funded Account.
Before becoming eligible for a payout, the account balance must first exceed $52,100.
If the account reaches $54,000, the trader has:
$54,000 − $52,100 = $1,900
available above the buffer.
The trader could therefore request up to $1,900, assuming all other payout requirements have been satisfied.
If the trader had more profits available, the applicable payout cap would still determine the maximum amount that could be requested.
Minimum Payout
The minimum payout amount is $500 across all Standard Account sizes.
| Account Size | Minimum Payout |
|---|
| $50,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $500 |
| $150,000 | $500 |
If less than $500 is available above the required buffer, the trader must continue trading until the minimum payout requirement has been reached.
How do payouts affect Standard Drawdown?
After any approved payout or withdrawal, the drawdown floor will lock at the account’s starting balance + $100.
| Account Size | Drawdown Floor After Payout |
|---|
| $50,000 | $50,100 |
| $100,000 | $100,100 |
| $150,000 | $150,100 |
For example, after a payout from a $50,000 Standard Funded Account, the drawdown floor becomes permanently locked at $50,100.
This ensures that the account remains active and prevents traders from withdrawing down to the exact breach threshold.
Profit Split
AquaFutures Standard Funded Traders receive a 90% Reward Split from the first payout onward.
For example, if an eligible payout contains $1,000 in profits:
Trader receives: $900
AquaFutures receives: $100
Payout Schedule
The Standard Model provides on-demand payout eligibility once all applicable payout requirements have been satisfied.
Payout Frequency: On Demand
Processing Time: Within 24 business hours
Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
Minimum Withdrawal: $100 via Crypto and $500 via Rise
For any additional questions or assistance regarding the Standard Model, please contact the AquaFutures Support Team.
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