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Maven Trading programs compared: One-Step, Two-Step, Three-Step, Instant

The evaluations differ; the funded account does not. Every Maven program on one grid, and the three funded rules that decide fit.

Four programs, one funded rulebook

Maven’s programs differ mainly in how many phases stand before the funded account; once funded, every program runs the same set: an 8% trailing limit from the highest floating equity, a 4% daily limit and a 20% consistency check before each withdrawal. The evaluation is the easy part.

RuleOne-StepTwo-StepThree-StepInstant
Evaluation drawdownstaticstaticstaticnone (funded from day one)
Funded drawdown8% trailing from highest floating equitysamesamesame
Daily loss, evaluation2–4% by programsamesame—
Daily loss, funded4% daily EOD limit activatessamesamesame
Consistencynone in eval; 20% once fundedsamesame20% from day one
Minimum daysnone3 days with 0.5% profit per phaseper phasenone
Risk per trade———1% maximum per trade
Automationprohibited at every stageprohibitedprohibitedprohibited
Payoutevery 10 business days, $20 minimum, 80% split; 20% checked before each withdrawalsamesamesame

What this means for a systematic strategy

Maven prohibits EAs on every program, so a coded strategy runs here only through manual execution of alerts. If that is acceptable, the funded rules decide fit: the trailing limit follows floating equity, so open profit given back counts, and the 20% rule requires five or more similar days per withdrawal cycle. A strategy with one large day a fortnight cannot clear it at any size. Funded rules in detail on Maven funded rules; the full card at Maven Trading rules.

FAQ

Does Maven Trading allow EAs?

No. Automated trading is prohibited on every program and platform; strategies run by manual execution only.

What is the Maven Trading consistency rule?

20% on Instant and on every funded account: the biggest winning day divided by total profit must be at or below 20%, checked before each withdrawal. Standard evaluations have none.

How often does Maven pay?

Every 10 business days, $20 minimum, 80% split.

Source: the firm’s help center and program pages, cross-checked with the Maven Trading rules card, September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the help center is binding.