Maven Trading review 2026: honest look at fees, rules and payouts
We looked at Maven Trading the same way we look at every firm: its published prices, its published rules and what customers say. It earns 7.2 and lands at 5 of 30.
At a glance
Maven Trading in a nutshell
- Best for
- Traders who want a firm traders rate highly (4.3 on Trustpilot)
- Price for 100K
- $299 (3-Step Challenge)
- Payout schedule
- Every 10 business days
- Watch out for
- Leverage tops out at 1:75
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.
How we scored it
It's number 5 out of 30 in our rankings. Here's how we got to 7.2:
What we love and what we don't
Pros
- Really affordable entry prices
- No minimum days and no time limit
- Buy Now Pay Later from $5
- Your fee comes back on the third payout
Cons
- Leverage tops out at 1:75
- Some programs have very tight loss limits (as low as 3%)
Maven Trading's programs
| 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% |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Your $100,000 options
| 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% |
What you're allowed to do
Restricted means you can do it, but with conditions, like no trades for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website has the fine print.
Platforms and getting paid
How Maven Trading stacks up
Questions traders ask us
Is Maven legit?
Yes. It's been active since 2022 and reports more than 50,000 funded traders.
How often does Maven pay?
Every 10 business days.
How much does Maven cost?
Starting at $13 (3-Step, 2K). A 100K account is roughly $299–472, depending on the program.
How much will a Maven Trading 100K challenge cost me?
The cheapest Maven Trading 100K challenge that pays at least 80% is 3-Step Challenge (3-step), at $299.
Can I join Maven Trading from the Philippines?
Yes, you can. The Philippines isn't on Maven Trading's restricted-country list. These lists do change, so give the terms a quick check when you sign up.