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FTMO vs Maven Trading
How FTMO and Maven Trading stack up on profit split, pricing, payouts and the rules that bind a funded account — advertised claims separated from what we could verify.
The established benchmark: long track record, transparent objectives, documented scaling plan; $200K per-account ceiling before scaling.
Affordable and rules-transparent, with a payout cap, slower cadence, and EA ban as the key limitations.
On our five-dimension scorecard, Maven Trading rates marginally higher overall — but the dimension-by-dimension breakdown below matters more than the average.
Advertised maximums
The numbers, head-to-head
Headline figures from the structured plan data for each firm. “Up to” splits and max funding are ceilings reached via tiers or scaling — not the figure every trader gets.
Profit split — headline maximum (%)
Higher is betterEntry price — lowest advertised ($)
Lower is betterMax funding — headline ($)
Higher is betterOur editorial scorecard (0–5)
Who wins each dimension
| Dimension | FTMO | Maven Trading | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 3.0 | 4.0 | Maven Trading |
| Profit split | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Payout speed | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Rules flexibility | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Transparency | 5.0 | 5.0 | Tie |
Scores are The Prop Examiner’s editorial assessment, not user reviews. See our methodology.
Advertised vs verified
At a glance
FTMO
Maven Trading
What actually binds you
Key trading rules compared
FTMO
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Profit target | 10% |
| 2-Step | Profit target | 10% (phase 1) + 5% (phase 2) |
| 1-Step | Daily loss limit | 3% |
| 2-Step | Daily loss limit | 5% |
| All | Max loss | 10% (1-Step uses end-of-day trailing) |
| 2-Step | Minimum trading days | 4 days |
Maven Trading
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Profit target | 8% |
| 2-Step | Profit target | 8% (P1) then 5% (P2) |
| 3-Step | Profit target | 3% per phase |
| 1-Step | Daily loss limit | 3% |
| 2-Step | Daily loss limit | 4% |
| 3-Step | Daily loss limit | 2% |
| 1-Step | Max overall loss | 5% trailing |
| 2-Step | Max overall loss | 8% static |
| 3-Step | Max overall loss | 3% static |
| Instant | Consistency | 20% consistency score + 3% minimum profit |
| All | Prohibited styles | EAs banned; HFT, arbitrage, tick scalping, reverse hedging prohibited |
Rules vary by product. For a plan-by-plan comparison, use the account comparison tool.
Balanced view
Pros & cons
FTMO
Strengths
- Long operating history and one of the most widely reviewed prop firms.
- Clear, published trading objectives and a documented scaling plan.
- 2-Step fee is refunded with the first reward.
- Both 1-Step (90% split) and 2-Step models available.
Cons & open risks
- Account sizes top out at $200K per account (scaling needed beyond that).
- 1-Step fee is not refunded after passing.
- Live checkout pricing and promos were not exposed without the purchase flow.
- As with all prop challenges, most buyers do not reach a payout.
Maven Trading
Strengths
- Very low entry cost (challenges from roughly $14–$15) and small starter accounts ($2K).
- Multiple evaluation structures (1-, 2-, 3-step) plus instant and mini challenges.
- Wide instrument coverage (400+ pairs across FX, metals, energy, indices, ETFs).
- Clear, published rule set with explicit drawdown types per program.
- 80% split on standard accounts across all sizes.
Cons & open risks
- Payouts cap at $10,000 per 30-day cycle with excess voided — a real ceiling on large accounts.
- EAs are prohibited and the prohibited-strategy list is strict (HFT, arbitrage, tick scalping, etc.).
- 10-business-day payout cadence is slower than firms advertising on-demand payouts.
- MetaTrader unavailable in the US/Canada, limiting platform options for those traders.
- Founding year is not clearly stated on the official site (third-party reported as 2022).
Our take
Which should you choose?
Maven Trading rates marginally higher on our scorecard, but "better" depends on what you trade and the rules you can live within. Read each verdict, then verify the figures for your exact product before buying.
FTMO is the established benchmark in this space: a long track record, transparent objectives, and a documented scaling plan. The main limitations are a $200K per-account ceiling before scaling and a 1-Step fee that is not refunded. We could not confirm live pricing without entering checkout, so price-shop on the day you buy.
Maven Trading is a low-cost, forex-focused option with a clear multi-step rule set, wide instrument coverage, and an 80% standard split. The main trade-offs are a $10,000 per-cycle payout cap, a 10-business-day cadence, banned EAs, and MetaTrader being unavailable in the US/Canada. The Prop Examiner has no affiliate relationship with Maven Trading at this time.
Affiliate disclosure: The Prop Examiner is an independent project and may earn a commission if you sign up through some of our links. We are not affiliated with any firm reviewed. Trading challenges are simulated/educational products; no profits or payouts are guaranteed.
Common questions
FTMO vs Maven Trading FAQ
- Is FTMO or Maven Trading better?
- Our independent ratings: FTMO 4.4/5, Maven Trading 3.5/5. Maven Trading edges it on our scorecard, but the right pick depends on your market, budget and the rules you can trade within.
- Which is cheaper to start, FTMO or Maven Trading?
- Lowest advertised entry price: FTMO from $155, Maven Trading from $12. Maven Trading has the lower starting price, but compare like-for-like account sizes — cheapest is not always best value.
- Which has the higher profit split, FTMO or Maven Trading?
- Headline ("up to") maximums: FTMO 90%, Maven Trading 80%. FTMO advertises the higher ceiling — but top splits are usually gated behind tiers or scaling, not what every trader gets.
- Does FTMO or Maven Trading pay out faster?
- FTMO: 2-Step rewards processed bi-weekly; ~8h avg processing stated. Maven Trading: Every 10 business days; caps at $10,000 per 30-day cycle with excess voided. Payout speed and eligibility depend on the product and on meeting each firm's rules; no payout is guaranteed.
Cited & dated
Sources
Figures trace to each firm’s own pages, accessed on the dates shown. Re-verify before relying on any number — pricing and promos change.
- 1.FTMO — how it works· accessed 2026-06-17
- 2.FTMO — trading objectives· accessed 2026-06-17
- 3.FTMO — reward, growth & scaling plan· accessed 2026-06-17
- 4.FTMO — why is there a fee (refund terms)· accessed 2026-06-17
- 5.Maven Trading — homepage· accessed 2026-06-17
- 6.Maven Trading — About page· accessed 2026-06-17
- 7.Maven Trading — day trading rules· accessed 2026-06-17
- 8.Maven Trading — FAQ· accessed 2026-06-17
- 9.Maven Trading — pricing· accessed 2026-06-17
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