Maven Trading6.1/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
VSE8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026
Maven Trading vs E8 Markets
Standard 2-Step 100K vs E8 One 50K (1-step)
9 rules compared
3Maven Trading better
4Ties
2E8 Markets better
E8 Markets gets you funded for $152 less.
Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.
Head to head
Maven TradingE8 Markets
Cost to get funded
$440
$288
Evaluation price
$440one-time
$288one-time
Activation fee
None
None
Profit target
8% then 5%
9% ($4,500), one phase
Maximum loss
$8,000 (8%)Static
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
Minimum trading days
Not stated
1
Profit split
80%
80% (configurable at checkout)
Restricted countries
25
35
Our rating (out of 10)
6.1
5.4
Daily loss limit
4% ($4,000)
$2,000 (4%)
Consistency rule
None
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
Payouts
Every 10 business days; fee refunded on the third withdrawal
On demand; $100 minimum
Platforms
MT5, Match-Trader
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.
Choose Maven Trading if…
- You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
Choose E8 Markets if…
- You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs $440).
- You trade on cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal.
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