FTMO vs Maven Trading
Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
One of the longest running proprietary trading firms.
Low-priced challenges from $14 for $2K, with every target and limit published per model.
| Detail | FTMO | Maven Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | 2-Step | Standard 1-step, 2-step, 3-step · Instant · Mini · Buy now pay later · Omo 2-step |
| Profit Split | Up to 90% | 80% (70% on Mini) |
| Max Daily Loss | 5% | 3% (Standard 1-step, 3-step) · 4% (2-step) · 2% (Instant, Mini) |
| Max Overall Loss | 10% | 5% (1-step) · 8% (2-step, Omo) · 3% (3-step, Instant, Mini) |
| Payout Time | 1-2 days | 10 business days (Standard, Omo) · 24 hours (Mini) |
| Scaling Plan | Up to $2M | — |
| Payment Methods | Card, Bank transfer, Crypto | — |
| Founded | 2015 | — |
| Headquarters | — | Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE |
| Countries | 180+ | — |
What the figures say
- Profit Split: FTMO lists Up to 90%; Maven Trading lists 80% (70% on Mini).
- Max Daily Loss: FTMO lists 5%; Maven Trading lists 3% (Standard 1-step, 3-step) · 4% (2-step) · 2% (Instant, Mini).
- Max Overall Loss: FTMO lists 10%; Maven Trading lists 5% (1-step) · 8% (2-step, Omo) · 3% (3-step, Instant, Mini).
- Payout Time: FTMO lists 1-2 days; Maven Trading lists 10 business days (Standard, Omo) · 24 hours (Mini).
- FTMO publishes its scaling plan (Up to $2M); Maven Trading does not state one on the pages we read.
- FTMO publishes its payment methods (Card, Bank transfer, Crypto); Maven Trading does not state one on the pages we read.
A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
FTMO: why traders choose it
- Running since 2015, one of the longest records in the industry
- Free trial account before you pay for a challenge
- Detailed performance analytics built into the client area
- Payouts on a fixed schedule with a long public history
- Swing accounts available for holding through news and weekends
Maven Trading: why traders choose it
- Prices from $14 for a $2K account to $342 for $100K
- Standard 1-step: 8% target, 3% daily loss, 5% overall loss
- Standard 2-step: 8% then 5%, 4% daily loss, 8% overall loss
- Standard 3-step: three phases of 3% with a 3% overall loss
- Omo 2-step: 6% then 8% with an 8% overall loss; Buy now pay later with a 4% first target
- Payouts in 10 business days on Standard, 24 hours on Mini
FTMO pros
- Long, verifiable payout history
- Strong trading platform and analytics
- Clear documentation of every rule
- Free trial before committing
FTMO cons
- Two-step evaluation takes longer than instant funding
- News trading restricted on standard accounts
- Priced in euros, so the cost moves with the exchange rate
- Stricter consistency expectations than newer firms
Maven Trading pros
- The cheapest entry on this list; a $2K account costs less than a takeaway
- Targets and drawdowns are printed per model on the home page
- Seven models, including a pay-later option
Maven Trading cons
- Tight limits: a 3% daily loss and 5% overall on the 1-step leave little room
- An 80% split with a 10-business-day payout is slower than the fastest firms
- MetaTrader is not offered to US or Canadian residents
About FTMO
FTMO is the firm most traders have heard of first. It runs a two-step evaluation, pays on a fixed fortnightly schedule, and has been doing so since 2015 — which is the main reason people choose it over cheaper alternatives.
About Maven Trading
Maven Trading sells challenges from $14 for a $2,000 account to $342 for $100,000, across Standard 1, 2 and 3-step models, Instant, Mini, Buy now pay later and Omo 2-step. Every model's targets and loss limits are on the home page. The firm is registered in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
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How this page is put together. Both columns use the same fields as the individual reviews, read from each prop firm's own site. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn Cubie FX a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement is not for sale and nothing here is ranked.