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AquaFunded or Maven Trading: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| AquaFunded | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 7 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | – |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats Maven Trading (7.2).
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; Maven Trading starts at $299.
Who do customers prefer? Maven Trading, with 4.3/5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
Who gives you more freedom? AquaFunded, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is AquaFunded the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, a bigger profit split, more programs.
- When is Maven Trading the better pick? When you want better customer reviews.
Who are the two firms?
AquaFunded
Need a firm that's fine with EAs, hedging and martingale? AquaFunded allows all three. Its range covers 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000, on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
Maven Trading
Working with a small budget? Maven Trading, launched in 2022, starts at just $13. Besides 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it offers instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later: $5 now, the rest only if you pass. Minimum trading days? None.
Got questions?
Which is better, AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats Maven Trading (7.2).
Which costs less: AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; Maven Trading starts at $299.
Can I have accounts at AquaFunded and Maven Trading at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.