Maven Trading review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed
Maven Trading was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 7.2 and placed 6 of 31.
Summary
Maven Trading launched in 2022 with entry prices among the lowest available, from $13. In addition to 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it offers instant funding and Buy Now Pay Later, under which traders pay $5 initially and the balance only upon passing. No minimum trading days apply.
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Rating breakdown
Placed 6 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 7.2 rating is composed as follows:
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Exceptionally low entry prices
- No minimum trading days or time limit
- Buy Now Pay Later from $5 upfront
- Fee refunded with the third payout
Cons
- Leverage limited to 1:75
- Restrictive loss limits on certain programmes (as low as 3%)
Maven Trading programmes
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Now, Pay Later Challenge | 1-Step | 2K–100K | $5 + $40 when funded | 80% |
| 3-Step Challenge | 3-Step | 2K–100K | $13 | 80% |
| Instant funding | Instant | 2K–100K | $15 | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | 2K–100K | $15 | 80% |
| Mini | Instant | 2K–100K | $17 | 70% |
| OMO 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | 2K–100K | $19 | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | 2K–100K | $19 | 80% |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.
$100,000 challenges
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Now, Pay Later Challenge | 1-Step | $5 + $589 when funded | 4% | None (4% when funded) | 10% (8% when funded) |
| 3-Step Challenge | 3-Step | $299 | 3% / 3% / 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Instant funding | Instant | $380 | None (instant) | 2% | 3% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | $380 | 8% | 3% | 5% |
| Mini | Instant | $440 | None (3% minimum to withdraw) | 2% | 3% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | $440 | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% |
| OMO 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | $472 | 6% / 8% | 4% | 8% |
Permitted strategies
Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
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Questions and answers
Is Maven Trading a reputable firm?
Maven has been active since 2022 and reports more than 50,000 funded traders.
How frequently does Maven pay out?
Every 10 business days.
What does Maven Trading cost?
The most affordable challenge is $13 (3-Step, 2K). A 100K account costs approximately $299–472 depending on the programme.
What is the cost of a Maven Trading 100K challenge?
The most affordable Maven Trading 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is 3-Step Challenge (3-step) at $299.
Does Maven Trading accept traders resident in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa does not feature on Maven Trading's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.