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FundedElite vs Maven Trading: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and Maven Trading using exactly the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. You'll find the full table and our pick below.
Side-by-side comparison
| FundedElite | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 7 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
What we think
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while Maven Trading starts at $299.
FundedElite gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer FundedElite if you want more programs to choose from, more leverage.
- You'll probably prefer Maven Trading if you want to trade on cTrader.
Meet the two firms
FundedElite
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and an option with a free retry), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You'll trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Maven Trading
Maven Trading opened in 2022 with some of the friendliest prices around, starting at just $13. Besides 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it has instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There's no minimum number of trading days either.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose FundedElite or Maven Trading?
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which costs less, FundedElite or Maven Trading?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while Maven Trading starts at $299.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite and Maven Trading at the same time?
Absolutely. Many traders buy challenges from more than one firm. Just don't copy trades from someone else's account or hedge one firm against another; nearly every firm bans that.