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FundedElite vs Maven Trading: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and Maven Trading using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| FundedElite | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programmes | 8 | 7 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
FundedElite allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose FundedElite if you want more programmes to choose from, more leverage.
- Choose Maven Trading if you want the cTrader platform.
The two firms in brief
FundedElite
FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FundedElite or Maven Trading?
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which is cheaper, FundedElite or Maven Trading?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite and Maven Trading 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.