Maven Trading Review 2026: The Gamer's Prop Firm

Maven Trading (based in Vancouver) brought video game logic to prop trading. The CEO, Hunter FX, understood that traders hate starting over from zero.

So they invented the Buyback.

The Buyback Feature

Imagine you are on a $100k account steps. You are down 4% (close to the 5% limit).

• Normal Firm: You stress out. If you hit 5%, you lose the account.
• Maven: You pay a fee (e.g., $200). Your drawdown resets to 0%. You keep your account.

This mechanism changes the math of trading. It allows you to "buy extra lives".

• Note: It is cheaper than buying a new challenge. It saves your progress.

The 1-Step Challenge

Maven's 1-Step is popular.

• Target: 9%.
• Drawdown: Trailing (Riskier).
• Time: Unlimited.

Tech & Spreads

Maven uses Match-Trader and cTrader.

• Spreads: Very competitive.
• Execution: Fast.

Verdict

Maven Trading is for the Aggressive Trader who wants insurance. The Buyback feature is a safety net that no other firm matches. If you are prone to occasional slip-ups, Maven lets you pay to fix them.

Rating: 4.6/5 stars. The most forgiving firm.