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Maven Trading vs FTMO: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare Maven Trading and FTMO using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| Maven Trading | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:75 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (3-Step Challenge) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programmes | 7 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | – | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | – | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | – | Allowed |
| Scalping | – | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Martingale | – | Restricted |
Our verdict
On our scores, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Customers rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
FTMO allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose Maven Trading if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, the Match-Trader platform.
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer reviews, a higher profit split, more leverage.
The two firms in brief
Maven Trading
Maven Trading launched in 2022 with some of the lowest entry prices around, from $13. As well as 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges it offers instant funding and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There is no minimum number of trading days.
FTMO
FTMO, based in Prague, is one of the longest-running prop firms in Europe. You can pick a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000, and on the 2-Step the fee comes back with your first payout. It is the benchmark most other firms are measured against.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Maven Trading or FTMO?
On our scores, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which is cheaper, Maven Trading or FTMO?
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Can I have accounts with Maven Trading and FTMO at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.