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    Maven Trading vs Topstep: rules compared

    7 rules quoted by both firms on their own pages, checked on 12 Nov 2026. Each value links to the exact wording.

    Maven 2-Step $100,000

    All Maven Trading rules

    Topstep Trading Combine $50,000

    All Topstep rules

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    Rules in force at Maven Trading and Topstep, as each firm quotes them
    RuleMaven TradingTopstepGap
    Maximum daily loss (%)4%$4,000 · of initial capital
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    “The Standard 2 Step Challenge and Simulated Funded Account use the same loss limits: 4% daily loss and 8% static maximum drawdown.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    $1,000
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    “The Daily Loss Limit parameters are: $50K Account: $1,000”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/10490293-daily-loss-limit-in-the-trading-combine-and-express-funded-account
    2 pts
    Daily loss reset time00:00UTC
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    “The daily drawdown resets based on the higher of your equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Daily loss basisEquity
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    “Daily Loss Limit: 4% (Equity-Based)”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Maximum loss (%)8%floor $92,000
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    “The Standard 2 Step Challenge and Simulated Funded Account use the same loss limits: 4% daily loss and 8% static maximum drawdown.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    $2,000
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    “Account Size | Maximum Loss Limit $50K | $2,000”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit
    4 pts
    Maximum loss typeStatic
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    “Rules: Maximum Drawdown Type | 1-Step Challenge: Trailing | 2-Step Challenge: Static | 2-Step OMO Challenge: Static | 3-Step Challenge: Static | Instant Funding: Trailing”
    maventrading.com/pricing
    Trailing (end of day)
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    “The MLL is a trailing limit. It rises as your end-of-day balance grows, but never moves down. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks permanently.”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit
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    Profit target, phase 1$8,0008% · pass at $108,000
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    “Account Size: $100,000 | Profit Target (8%): Phase 1 - $8,000 | Profit Target (5%): Phase 2 - $5,000”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    $3,0006% · pass at $53,000
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    “Account Size | Profit Target | Best Day Recommendation $50K | $3,000 | Less than $1,650”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284208-consistency-at-topstep
    2 pts
    Profit target, phase 2$5,0005% · pass at $105,000
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    “Account Size: $100,000 | Profit Target (8%): Phase 1 - $8,000 | Profit Target (5%): Phase 2 - $5,000”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Minimum trading days33 days
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    “Rules: Minimum Profitable Days | 1-Step Challenge: – | 2-Step Challenge: 3 profitable days | 2-Step OMO Challenge: 4 profitable days | 3-Step Challenge: – | Instant Funding: –”
    maventrading.com/pricing
    Not quoted yetone firm
    News trading ruleRestricted
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    “The Red Folder news restrictions in the General FAQ apply to this Challenge and Simulated Funded Account, including pending orders, stop-losses, take-profits and automatic profit-target closures.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Expert advisors allowedExpert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms.
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    “Expert Advisors (EAs): EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    Automated trading strategies (including trade copiers) are allowed with conditions.
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    “Can I use automated trading strategies? Yes, with conditions. Topstep won't help set up or troubleshoot automated strategies, and no exceptions are made for errant trades or malfunctions. Test on your Practice Account first and review Prohibited Conduct and Prohibited Trading Strategies before going live. You can also use a trade copier to duplicate trades across multiple accounts. See What is a Trade Copier?”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284197-trading-combine-parameters
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    Consistency ruleThere is no Consistency Score requirement.
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    “There is no Consistency Score requirement for the Standard 2 Step Challenge or Simulated Funded Account.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    Express Funded Account Consistency path: largest single day cannot exceed 40% of total net profit (40% Consistency Objective)
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    “Your largest single day cannot exceed 40% of your total net profit.”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284233-topstep-payout-policy
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    Weekend holdingYes, you may trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend.
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    “Can I trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend? Yes. You may trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend. Maven also offers 24/7 gold trading.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    Weekend holding not allowed; positions must be flat from Friday 3:10 PM CT until Sunday 5:00 PM CT
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    “Friday close | 3:10 PM CT (closed till Sunday at 5:00 PM)”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284206-when-and-what-products-can-i-trade
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    Profit split80%$80,000 · of initial capital
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    “What is the reward split for a Standard 2 Step Simulated Funded Account? The standard reward split is 80%. With the applicable add-on, the reward split increases to 90%.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    90%$45,000 · of initial capital
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    “90/10 profit split — you keep 90%”
    help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284233-topstep-payout-policy
    10 pts
    Payout frequencyFirst payout 10 business days after first funded trade; subsequent cycles also 10 business days from first trade after prior payout.
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    “Your first payout is available 10 business days after your first trade on the Simulated Funded Account. Each subsequent 10-business-day period starts with your first trade after the previous payout.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Payout cap$10,000per payout cycle
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    “Does Maven have a withdrawal cap? + For Standard 1 Step, Standard 2 Step, Standard 3 Step, Buy Now Pay Later and Instant Funding Simulated Funded Accounts, a maximum of $10,000 before the reward split may be withdrawn across two payouts or within any rolling 30-day period.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    Not quoted yetone firm
    Price$440
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    “Standard 2-Step $100k account $418 $440 *Price with coupon. Refundable on the third withdrawal”
    maventrading.com/pricing
    Not quoted yetone firm

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