Key differences: FTMO vs Maven Trading
We compare each firm's flagship plan: FTMO FTMO Challenge 2-Step and Maven Trading Standard 2-Step. The percentages are the same at any account size.
- Target: Maven Trading asks for less profit to pass (8% + 5%) than FTMO (10% + 5%).
- Daily loss: FTMO gives more room per day (5%) than Maven Trading (4%).
- Max loss: FTMO allows more total drawdown (10% static) than Maven Trading (8%).
- Split: 80% base at both. FTMO: 80%, 90% with the Scaling Plan or Premium Programme. Maven Trading: 80%.
Which is easier to pass, FTMO vs Maven Trading?
On paper, FTMO leaves more room: 0.67% of max loss for every 1% of total target, against 0.62% at Maven Trading.
This is a reading of the published rules, not a pass-rate statistic: how drawdown is measured, news rules and your own style matter as much as the percentages.
Who each one fits
FTMO fits better if you want more total drawdown, you need more daily room, you trade on MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
Maven Trading fits better if you prefer smaller targets.
A third option: Axora Funded
If you are comparing FTMO vs Maven Trading, look at Axora Funded too: 2-Step Challenge with a 10% + 5% target, 4% daily loss, 8% static max loss and a 90% split, from $39 one-time. Payouts in USDT or USDC with no KYC, and a free $100,000 trial with no card.
How we made this comparison
We read each firm's terms on its official website on 18 October 2026 (links above). Where a value was not on those pages we mark it "—" instead of guessing. Axora Funded terms load live from our catalogue. Prop firms change their rules often: always confirm on the official website before buying.
Axora Funded is not affiliated with FTMO or Maven Trading. Trademarks belong to their owners.