Maven Trading vs Topstep
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.
Low-priced challenges from $14 for $2K, with every target and limit published per model.
Futures-focused funding with a well known evaluation.
| Detail | Maven Trading | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | Standard 1-step, 2-step, 3-step · Instant · Mini · Buy now pay later · Omo 2-step | 1-Step |
| Profit Split | 80% (70% on Mini) | Up to 100% |
| Max Daily Loss | 3% (Standard 1-step, 3-step) · 4% (2-step) · 2% (Instant, Mini) | — |
| Max Overall Loss | 5% (1-step) · 8% (2-step, Omo) · 3% (3-step, Instant, Mini) | — |
| Payout Time | 10 business days (Standard, Omo) · 24 hours (Mini) | — |
| Payment Methods | — | Card |
| Founded | — | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE | — |
| Countries | — | 120+ |
What the figures say
- Profit Split: Maven Trading lists 80% (70% on Mini); Topstep lists Up to 100%.
- Maven Trading publishes its max daily loss (3% (Standard 1-step, 3-step) · 4% (2-step) · 2% (Instant, Mini)); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Maven Trading publishes its max overall loss (5% (1-step) · 8% (2-step, Omo) · 3% (3-step, Instant, Mini)); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Maven Trading publishes its payout time (10 business days (Standard, Omo) · 24 hours (Mini)); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Topstep publishes its payment methods (Card); Maven Trading does not state one on the pages we read.
- Maven Trading also lists Forex, Crypto.
- Topstep also lists Futures.
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.
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
Topstep: why traders choose it
- Futures specialist rather than a forex firm branching out
- Trading since 2012, among the oldest in the sector
- Single-step evaluation with clearly published targets
- Well documented rules with worked examples
- Established payout process with a long record
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
Topstep pros
- Deep specialism in futures
- Long operating history
- One-step evaluation is simple to follow
- Excellent educational material
Topstep cons
- Futures only, no spot forex
- Monthly subscription rather than a one-time fee
- Daily loss limits are strict
- Less useful if you trade currencies
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.
About Topstep
Topstep is a futures firm. If you trade currencies it is the wrong door; if you trade index or commodity futures it is one of the most established options available.
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