Maven Trading
- Elite mentorship from profitable experts
- Superior training beyond basic courses
- Custom indicators for market advantage
- Practical education with real scenarios
- Community support during trading journey
Firm Overview
Maven Trading was founded in 2022 by Jon Alexander and is headquartered in Canada. It has positioned itself as one of the most budget-friendly prop firms on the market — with challenge fees starting at just $13 for the Mini account, making it accessible to traders who want to test the prop model without a large upfront commitment. The firm operates simulated accounts under real market conditions and has paid out across a global community, with strong brand presence in emerging markets (India, Pakistan, South Africa, Kenya).
MetaTrader 5 was re-added to the platform lineup in May 2025 after previously being removed, joining cTrader and Match Trader. Maven’s primary challenge types are the 1-Step (trailing drawdown, faster funding) and 2-Step (static drawdown, more breathing room). The 3-Step, launched January 2025, offers the lowest barrier to entry for complete beginners. Trustpilot: 4.6/5.
Challenge Types
| Program | Steps | Profit Target | Max Drawdown | Daily DD | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | 1 | 10% | 6% trailing | 3% | None |
| 2-Step | 2 | 8% / 4%* | 8% static | 4% | None |
| 3-Step | 3 | 5% each phase | Static | Applies | None |
| Instant | None | None | Varies | Varies | None |
| Mini | 1-2 | Varies | Varies | Varies | None |
*2-Step Phase 2 requires 3 days with at least 0.5% profit each to pass.
Key Trading Rules
- EAs (Expert Advisors): Strictly prohibited on all platforms — manual trading only
- News trading: Restricted on Standard (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step) accounts — no trades within 2 minutes before/after high-impact events. Instant and Mini accounts: news trading fully allowed.
- Martingale: Allowed as of January 2026 — up to 5 concurrent drawdown positions on same instrument
- Copy trading: Prohibited — no trade copying between accounts
- HFT, tick scalping, arbitrage: Prohibited
- Scalping: Allowed, but accounts flagged if more than 50% of trades are under 60 seconds
- Consistency rule: Single trade may not exceed 20% of total profit; if total profits exceed $5,000, no single day can account for more than 50% of total profits in a payout cycle
- IP consistency: Must match across all phases — VPN, travel, and network changes require documentation
- Inactivity: Account closed after 30 calendar days without a trade
- Drawdown calculation: Based on Balance/Equity minus Highest Equity at End of Day — if equity peaks intraday, the next day’s limit is calculated from that peak
Scaling
- Account sizes: $2,000 to $100,000
- Scaling plan takes accounts up to $1,000,000
- Buyback feature: Allows traders to quickly regain a funded account after breaching
- Payout cap: $10,000 per two payout cycles (scales proportionally with account size)
Company Information
- Founded: 2022
- HQ: Canada
- CEO: Jon Alexander
- Trustpilot: 4.6/5
- Platforms: cTrader, Match Trader, MetaTrader 5 (MT5 re-added May 2025)
- Markets: Forex, metals, indices, energies, commodities, digital ETFs — 60–75 instruments total
- Leverage: 1:75 across all account types (Forex)
- Spreads: Wide — significantly higher than industry average on most pairs
- Commissions: ~$4 round-turn on forex; zero commission on indices, commodities, crypto
- Payout frequency: Every 10 business days
- Payout methods: Crypto, Rise, wire/bank transfer
- Islamic accounts: Swap-free accounts available
Key Features at a Glance
- Founded: 2022, headquartered in Canada
- Challenge formats: 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant, and Mini programs
- Account sizes: $2,000 to $100,000 with scaling up to $1,000,000
- Minimum entry price: $13 for the Mini account — among the lowest in the industry
- No time limits on any challenge type
- Leverage: Up to 1:75 on Forex across all account types
- Payout cycle: Every 10 business days
- Profit split: Up to 90% for funded traders
- Platforms: cTrader, Match Trader, MetaTrader 5
- Tradeable markets: 60–75 instruments across Forex, metals, indices, energies, commodities, and digital ETFs
- Trustpilot rating: 4.6/5 with a strong presence in emerging markets
Account Sizes & Pricing
| Account Size | 1-Step Price | 2-Step Price | Mini Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $29 | $19 | $13 |
| $5,000 | $49 | $39 | $25 |
| $10,000 | $79 | $59 | $39 |
| $25,000 | $149 | $119 | $79 |
| $50,000 | $249 | $199 | $149 |
| $100,000 | $449 | $349 | — |
Prices shown are approximate starting prices. Maven Trading frequently runs discounts and promotional codes that can reduce fees further. The Mini account is available in smaller sizes and is designed for newer traders or those testing the platform with minimal financial commitment.
Trading Platforms
Maven Trading offers three trading platforms, giving traders flexibility in their preferred interface and order management style.
cTrader
cTrader is Maven’s flagship platform and most widely used option. It provides a clean, professional interface with Level II pricing, advanced charting tools, and a broad range of order types. cTrader supports automated strategies via cBots (though Maven prohibits their use), and is known for transparent execution with no dealing desk intervention. The platform is available as a desktop application, web-based terminal, and mobile app.
Match Trader
Match Trader is a newer-generation platform offering a modern UI and competitive execution speeds. It is particularly popular with traders who prefer a streamlined mobile-first experience, though a full desktop client is also available. Match Trader supports one-click trading, customizable charts, and multiple order types including market, limit, stop, and OCO orders.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
MetaTrader 5 was re-introduced to Maven Trading’s platform lineup in May 2025 after a period of being unavailable. MT5 remains the industry standard for traders who rely on its deep ecosystem of custom indicators, scripts, and community tools. Maven Trading offers MT5 on its Standard account types. Note that while MT5 supports Expert Advisors natively, Maven Trading prohibits their use across all accounts — only manual trading is permitted.
Financial Markets
Maven Trading provides access to 60–75 tradeable instruments spanning a wide range of asset classes. This gives funded traders meaningful diversification without requiring a multi-broker setup.
- Forex: Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs — core offering with the highest instrument count
- Metals: Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD), and platinum — popular with trend traders
- Indices: US30, SPX500, NAS100, UK100, GER30, and other major global indices
- Energies: Crude oil (WTI, Brent) and natural gas
- Commodities: Agricultural and soft commodities available on select platforms
- Digital ETFs: Crypto-derived instruments available as ETFs — not direct crypto spot trading
- Leverage: 1:75 on Forex, lower leverage tiers apply to metals, indices, and energies
Challenge Specifications
| Plan | Profit Target | Max Drawdown | Daily DD | Steps | Time Limit | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | 10% | 6% trailing | 3% | 1 | None | 1:75 |
| 2-Step | 8% / 4% | 8% static | 4% | 2 | None | 1:75 |
| 3-Step | 5% each phase | Static | Applies | 3 | None | 1:75 |
| Instant | None | Varies | Varies | 0 | None | 1:75 |
| Mini | Varies | Varies | Varies | 1–2 | None | 1:75 |
All challenge plans operate with no minimum or maximum trading days. The 2-Step Phase 2 requires 3 qualifying days with at least 0.5% profit each to successfully pass. Drawdown on Standard accounts is calculated end-of-day from peak equity, which means intraday equity spikes can tighten the following day’s limit.
Payout Methods & Profit Split
Maven Trading offers a competitive profit split structure with payouts processed every 10 business days, one of the faster cycles in the prop firm industry.
- Profit split: Up to 90% for funded traders — exact split may vary by account type
- Payout frequency: Every 10 business days
- Payout cap: $10,000 per two payout cycles (scales proportionally with account size)
- First payout: Available after 10 business days of funded trading; no minimum trading day requirement
- Payment methods: Bank transfer, crypto (USDT, BTC), and other methods depending on region
- Processing time: Typically 1–3 business days after request submission
- Currency: USD-denominated payouts for all account types
Trading Commissions & Spreads
Maven Trading’s commission structure varies by instrument type and platform. Forex commissions are among the higher-priced options in the prop space, while indices and commodities are commission-free.
- Forex commissions: Approximately $4 per round-turn lot — above industry average
- Indices: Zero commission — spread-only pricing
- Commodities & energies: Zero commission — spread-only pricing
- Digital ETFs / crypto instruments: Zero commission
- Spreads: Notably wider than industry average on most pairs — factor this into scalping strategies
- Swap/rollover: Standard overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover
- Intraday trading: No restrictions on holding positions overnight or over weekends
Unique Features
Maven Trading differentiates itself through a combination of ultra-low entry pricing, a flexible buyback option, and an aggressive scaling program — all rare offerings at the budget end of the prop firm market.
Mini Account — Industry-Leading Low Entry
The Maven Mini account is one of the most affordable entry points in the entire prop firm industry, starting at just $13. This allows traders in regions with lower purchasing power — particularly in India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kenya — to access fully simulated funded trading without a large financial commitment. The Mini program supports both 1-Step and 2-Step formats and includes the same core rules as Standard accounts.
Buyback Feature
After a funded account breach, Maven Trading offers a Buyback feature that allows traders to quickly regain access to a funded account without completing a full new challenge. This reduces downtime between the breach and the next live trading phase, making Maven particularly forgiving for traders who blow accounts due to isolated risk management lapses. The cost of the buyback is typically a fraction of the original challenge fee.
Scaling Program to $1,000,000
Maven Trading’s scaling plan allows funded traders to grow their account from the initial $2,000–$100,000 range up to $1,000,000 in allocated capital. Scaling is performance-based and requires traders to consistently meet profit targets across payout cycles. The $10,000 per-cycle payout cap scales proportionally as accounts grow, ensuring the profit split remains equitable even at larger account sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Maven Trading?
- Ultra-low entry price starting at just $13 with the Mini account
- No time limits on challenge phases — trade completely at your own pace
- Fast 10-day payout cycle with no minimum payout threshold
- Swap-free (halal) accounts available across all program types
- Flexible Buyback option to quickly regain funded status after a breach
- Both 1-Step and 2-Step challenge formats for Standard and Mini accounts
- Scaling program that can take funded capital up to $1,000,000
- No restrictions on holding positions overnight or over weekends
- Suitable for manual discretionary traders in diverse global markets
- Transparent, community-backed support from a Canadian-founded firm
Are EAs allowed on Maven Trading?
No. Maven Trading strictly prohibits all Expert Advisors (EAs) across all account types and platforms. All trading must be executed manually. Automated bots, scripts, and third-party algorithms are not permitted and will result in account termination.
Is Maven Trading halal?
Yes. Maven Trading offers swap-free accounts, which eliminates overnight interest charges, making it compatible with Islamic finance principles for halal-conscious traders.
What is the drawdown calculation method at Maven?
Maven uses a “Balance / Equity minus Highest at End of Day” drawdown model. This means if your equity peaks at $11,000 intraday but you close at break-even ($10,000), your daily drawdown limit for the next day is calculated from the $11,000 high-water mark — not from $10,000. This makes it stricter than static drawdown models and requires traders to account for intraday equity peaks.
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Awesome platform.