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Maven Trading vs Take Profit Trader
How Maven Trading and Take Profit Trader stack up on profit split, pricing, payouts and the rules that bind a funded account — advertised claims separated from what we could verify.
Affordable and rules-transparent, with a payout cap, slower cadence, and EA ban as the key limitations.
Fast, flexible payouts and a clean one-step model, weighed against a lower PRO split and a simulated funded stage before PRO+.
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.
Entry price — lowest advertised ($)
Lower is betterMax funding — headline ($)
Higher is betterOur editorial scorecard (0–5)
Who wins each dimension
| Dimension | Maven Trading | Take Profit Trader | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Profit split | 4.0 | 3.0 | Maven Trading |
| Payout speed | 4.0 | 5.0 | Take Profit Trader |
| Rules flexibility | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Transparency | 5.0 | 4.0 | Maven Trading |
Scores are The Prop Examiner’s editorial assessment, not user reviews. See our methodology.
Advertised vs verified
At a glance
Maven Trading
Take Profit Trader
What actually binds you
Key trading rules compared
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 |
Take Profit Trader
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Profit target | $50K Test = $3,000 (other sizes scale) |
| Test / PRO+ | Drawdown | EOD Trailing ($50K = $2,000); PRO uses Intraday drawdown |
| All | Daily loss limit | None per the comparison table |
| All | Contract limits | $50K = 6 contracts / 60 micros (no Test vs PRO difference) |
| Test → PRO | Minimum trading days | ~5 to reach PRO; 0 until first withdrawal in PRO |
| Test | Consistency | Applies to Test only; 'None' in PRO and PRO+ |
| PRO / PRO+ | Prohibited styles | No bots, no counter positions; news rule applies (none in Test) |
Rules vary by product. For a plan-by-plan comparison, use the account comparison tool.
Balanced view
Pros & cons
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).
Take Profit Trader
Strengths
- Day-one withdrawals in the PRO account with no payout windows and no maximum withdrawal amount.
- One-step evaluation (Test) and a one-time $130 PRO fee rather than continued recurring billing.
- No scaling plan and identical contract limits between Test and PRO.
- Clear upgrade path to PRO+ live-market accounts with a higher 90/10 split and no buffer requirement.
Cons & open risks
- PRO accounts are simulated (SIM); the funded stage is not live until PRO+.
- PRO split is 80/20, lower than some competitors' funded splits until you upgrade.
- A buffer requirement applies in PRO (removed only in PRO+), and a news rule restricts event trading.
- The firm's own disclosure notes only 36.22% of Trading Tests were passed in 2025; exact minimum withdrawal not stated.
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.
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.
Take Profit Trader offers a streamlined one-step path to funding with genuine day-one withdrawals and no payout windows, which is a real differentiator. The trade-offs are an 80/20 PRO split, a buffer and news rule, and a simulated PRO stage until you upgrade to live PRO+ accounts. The Prop Examiner has no affiliate relationship with Take Profit Trader 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
Maven Trading vs Take Profit Trader FAQ
- Is Maven Trading or Take Profit Trader better?
- Our independent ratings: Maven Trading 3.5/5, Take Profit Trader 4.1/5. 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, Maven Trading or Take Profit Trader?
- Lowest advertised entry price: Maven Trading from $12, Take Profit Trader from $150. Maven Trading has the lower starting price, but compare like-for-like account sizes — cheapest is not always best value.
- Does Maven Trading or Take Profit Trader pay out faster?
- Maven Trading: Every 10 business days; caps at $10,000 per 30-day cycle with excess voided. Take Profit Trader: Withdraw from day one in PRO; no payout windows, no maximum; typically ~1 business day. 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.Maven Trading — homepage· accessed 2026-06-17
- 2.Maven Trading — About page· accessed 2026-06-17
- 3.Maven Trading — day trading rules· accessed 2026-06-17
- 4.Maven Trading — FAQ· accessed 2026-06-17
- 5.Maven Trading — pricing· accessed 2026-06-17
- 6.Take Profit Trader — homepage (pricing, parameters, comparison, FAQ)· accessed 2026-06-17
- 7.Take Profit Trader — NOFEE40 promo FAQ (Help Center)· accessed 2026-06-17
- 8.Take Profit Trader — Knowledge Base· accessed 2026-06-17
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