FTMO vs Maven Trading: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare FTMO (forex/CFD) and Maven Trading (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	FTMO	Maven Trading
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (53,143 reviews)	N/A
Max profit split	90%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K
Cheapest challenge fee	€79	$13 Pay-later option: $5 + $40 on funding
Drawdown type	Static	Trailing / Static (trailing when funded) / Static
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	Single payout, then the account closes / Instant / Every 10 business days
News trading	Allowed	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Maven Trading is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to €79 at FTMO. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at FTMO, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

€199

Split to you

90%

Account

$25K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€398

2 attempts × €199 fee

Net Cost

€398

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.77%

Profit needed on $25K after 90% split

Fees shown in EUR. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

FTMO vs Maven Trading — FAQs

Both FTMO and Maven Trading are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

FTMO has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at Maven Trading.

Maven Trading is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to €79 at FTMO.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. FTMO account sizes: $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. Maven Trading account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K.