About Maven Trading
Maven Trading is a UK-based prop firm founded in 2022, offering 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step and Instant Funding challenges from just $13 — the lowest entry in the industry. They hold a 4.6/5 Trustpilot rating from 5,000+ reviews. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, and MT5 (re-added May 2025). IMPORTANT: EAs and automated trading are STRICTLY PROHIBITED across all account types — instant termination if caught. The $10,000 payout cap per cycle limits scaling for larger accounts. Payouts every 10 days (not weekly or on-demand). Spreads are notably wider than most competitors. 20% consistency rule applies: no single winning trade can exceed 20% of total profit. No news trading restrictions.
Maven is the best choice for manual traders on a tight budget who don't use EAs. The $13 entry and no time limits are genuinely accessible for beginners. Not suitable for algorithmic traders, scalpers needing tight spreads, or high-volume traders who will hit the $10K payout cap. Best for: manual traders on a budget. Not for: EA traders, scalpers, or experienced traders targeting large monthly payouts.
✓ Pros
- ✓Entry from $13 — most affordable prop firm
- ✓4.6 Trustpilot from 5,000+ reviews
- ✓No time limits on any evaluation
- ✓cTrader supported
- ✓No news trading restrictions
- ✓Fee refunded on first payout
- ✓Scaling to $1M
✗ Cons
- ✗EAs and automated trading STRICTLY PROHIBITED — instant termination
- ✗$10,000 payout cap per cycle
- ✗Spreads wider than competitors — impacts scalpers
- ✗80% profit split below industry leaders
- ✗10-day payout cycle (not weekly or on-demand)
- ✗20% consistency rule on payouts
- ✗Rule changes reported without advance notice
- ✗US traders not accepted
- ✗Copy trading not permitted