Maven Review 2026
Maven is a St. Lucia-based forex prop firm, selling challenges for 3 years, rated 4.1/5 by our formula (#15 of 90) and 3.9/5 on Trustpilot from 5,214 reviews. It is best for traders who want a static (non-trailing) drawdown and skipping the evaluation with an instant account. We list 1 warning about it below.
- Trader reviews
- 48
- Price per $10K
- 90
- Rules & drawdown
- 66
- Payouts & split
- 90
- Track record
- 63
- Platforms & programs
- 75
Best for traders who want a static (non-trailing) drawdown; skipping the evaluation with an instant account; frequent (daily) payout requests.
⚠ Warnings we found
- Trustpilot shows a warning that it detected and removed fake reviews on this company's profile (checked 2026-09-29)
Listed as found on September 29, 2026. These are facts from public sources, not a legal finding. Firms with open warnings are excluded from our beginner and most-established lists.
Score breakdown
Maven scores highest on price per $10k and payouts & split, and lowest on trader reviews.
It ranks #15 of the 90 firms we track and #7 of 55 forex firms.
Price vs the forex market
Maven's median price per $10K of funding is $41, cheaper than 96% of forex firms. The cheapest single account costs $5, plus an activation fee of up to $589 when you pass.
Maven challenges and prices
Price by account size
$100K 2-Step: targets and limits
| Account | Program | Price | Target | Daily | Max | Drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2K | 1-StepBuy Now Pay Later - 1-Step 2K | $5 | 4% | — | 10% | Static | 80% |
| $2K | 3-Step3-Steps Challenge - Standard - 3-Steps | $13 | 3% / 3% / 3% | 2% | 3% | Static | 80% |
| $2K | InstantInstant Funding - Standard - Instant 2 | $15 | None | 2% | 3% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
| $2K | 1-Step1-Step Challenge - Standard - 1-Step 2 | $15 | 8% | 3% | 5% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
| $2K | InstantInstant Mini - Instant 2K | $17 | None | 2% | 3% | Trailing (equity) | 70% |
| $2K | 2-StepOMO Challenge - 2-Steps 2K | $19 | 6% / 8% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $2K | 2-Step2-Step Challenge - Standard - 2-Steps | $19 | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $5K | 1-StepBuy Now Pay Later - 1-Step 5K | $5 | 4% | — | 10% | Static | 80% |
| $5K | 3-Step3-Steps Challenge - Standard - 3-Steps | $17 | 3% / 3% / 3% | 2% | 3% | Static | 80% |
| $5K | InstantInstant Funding - Standard - Instant 5 | $19 | None | 2% | 3% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
Showing 10 of 42 accounts.
Maven rules
- Daily loss limit
- 2–4%
- Maximum loss
- 3–10%
- Drawdown model
- Static and Trailing (equity)
- Profit target (phase 1)
- 3–8%
- Minimum trading days
- 0–4
- Consistency rule
- Applies
- Profit split
- 70–80%
- Payout frequency
- from daily
- Activation fee
- up to $589
Across its 42 accounts, Maven uses static, trailing (equity) drawdown. 57% of accounts have a static maximum loss. The shortest minimum-trading-days requirement is 0.
Rules are taken from the firm's published terms and change often. Always confirm on the firm's site before buying.
| Asset | Instant | 1-Step | 2-Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metals | 20 | 20 | 100 |
| Other commodities | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Indices | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| FX | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Energy | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Crypto | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Maximum leverage by asset and program.
| Asset | Commission |
|---|---|
| Metals | $$6 Per Lot Round Trip |
| Other commodities | $$0 |
| Indices | 0$ |
| FX | $$4 Per Lot Round Trip |
| Energy | $$6 Per Lot Round Trip |
| Crypto | $$0 |
Maven rules explained: every account, drawdown model, permissions and payout rules →
Payouts and payments
Pay for a challenge
Receive payouts
Payout cycle
Requests from daily; split up to 80%.
Verified payout data from traders will appear here once our payout tracker launches.
Where Maven is available
Maven restricts 25 countries. Of the 20 markets we cover in detail, it accepts traders from 20.
All restricted countries (25)
Afghanistan
Belarus
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Congo (Kinshasa)
Cuba
Eritrea
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Iran
Mali
North Korea
Russia
Saint Lucia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Ukraine
Vanuatu
Venezuela
YemenPlatforms and markets
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What traders say about Maven: real reviews and rating
- Replies to negative reviews
- 64.9% of 285
- Average reply time
- 6.9 days
- Profile claimed
- Jun 2023
- Invites customers to review
- Yes
81% of Maven's Trustpilot reviews are 5-star and 9% are 1-star. A low share of 1-star reviews compared with most prop firms. The company invites customers to leave reviews, which tends to lift the share of 5-star ratings.
Snapshot of the public Trustpilot page on 2026-09-29. We show ratings only, not review texts. Verified reviews from traders on this site are coming soon.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Daily payout requests
- Static drawdown on most accounts
- 4 program types (Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step)
Cons
- Maximum split 80%
- Activation fee up to $589 after passing
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How we reviewed Maven
Prices, rules and account data come from Maven's pricing pages and terms, cross-checked with aggregated public comparison data. Trader ratings come from a public Trustpilot snapshot taken on September 29, 2026. Scores are calculated with the formula on our methodology page; affiliate commissions do not change them.
Maven FAQ
Is Maven legit?
Maven is based in St. Lucia and has been selling challenges for about 3 years. It is rated 3.9/5 on Trustpilot from 5,214 reviews. We list 1 warning about it on this page; read them before buying.
Does Maven pay out, and how fast?
Maven's rules allow payout requests daily on its fastest accounts, with a profit split of up to 80%. Payout methods: Bank Transfer, Crypto and Riseworks. We do not verify individual payouts; the trader reviews section shows what customers report.
Who owns Maven?
Its CEO is Jon Alexander.
Can US traders use Maven?
Yes. The United States is not on Maven's restricted-country list in our data.
How much is a $100K account at Maven?
$440 for the 2-Step, $5 for the 1-Step plus $589 after passing, $380 for the Instant and $299 for the 3-Step, at list price without promo codes.
What is the daily loss limit at Maven?
2–4% of the account, depending on the program; the maximum loss is 3–10% (static and trailing (equity)).
Does Maven have a consistency rule?
Yes, on 6 of its 42 accounts: the best day may not exceed 15% of total profit.
Data last checked September 29, 2026. Source: firm pricing pages and terms, public review platforms and aggregated public comparison data (Sep 2026). Found an error? Tell us.