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Atlas Funded and Maven at a glance

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The short answer

The choice depends entirely on your execution: Atlas Funded is built for EA users and traders seeking a 90-100% profit split, while Maven is the go-to for manual traders looking for the cheapest entry prices and niche prediction markets.

Where they actually differ

  • Trading Styles (EAs): This is the main filter. Atlas Funded allows Expert Advisors (EAs). Maven strictly prohibits them, allowing only manual trading or manual copying.
  • Cobro (Profit Split): Atlas Funded starts at a 90% split and can reach 100% via add-ons. Maven is fixed at 80% (dropping to 50% on certain rule breaches).
  • Price (Entry cost): Maven is significantly cheaper for standard evaluations. For example, a $10k 2-Step costs $44 at Maven versus $79 at Atlas. Maven also offers "Pay Later" evaluations for a $5 entry fee.
  • Risk Rules (Drawdown): Atlas uses Static drawdown for all 1, 2, and 3-step evaluations. Maven uses Trailing drawdown for its 1-Step and Instant accounts, reserving Static only for 2 and 3-step plans.
  • Styles (Scalping & News): Atlas has a 3-minute hold rule for funded accounts and a 5-minute news window. Maven allows scalping (as long as <1 min trades are under 50% of total) and has a tighter 2-minute news restriction.
  • Platforms: Atlas offers MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, and MatchTrader. Maven offers MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, and cTrader.
  • Risk Management: Atlas features "Atlas Protector," an automated trigger that closes positions at 2% floating loss to protect the account. Maven uses "M2 Account Saver" with similar functions.

Where they are basically the same

  • Assets: Both provide Forex, Indices, and Crypto.
  • Payout Methods: Both use Rise and Crypto (USDT) as primary channels.
  • Location: Both firms operate under Saint Lucia jurisdiction.
  • Holding: Both allow weekend holding across their standard programs.

Pick this one if

Atlas Funded:

  • You use EAs or automated trading strategies.
  • You want the highest possible profit split (up to 100%).
  • You prefer Static drawdown on 1-Step evaluations.

Maven:

  • You are a manual trader looking for the lowest upfront costs.
  • You prefer using the cTrader platform.
  • You want to trade niche Prediction Markets (event contracts).

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper for a standard $10,000 evaluation, Atlas Funded or Maven?

Maven is significantly more affordable for standard evaluations. A $10,000 2-Step challenge at Maven costs $44, whereas Atlas Funded charges $79 for its standard 2-Step account of the same size. Maven also offers a "Pay Later" 1-Step model where you only pay $5 initially.

Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) on both Atlas Funded and Maven?

No. Atlas Funded allows the use of EAs without restrictions, provided they do not engage in prohibited strategies like latency arbitrage. Maven, however, strictly prohibits automated trading (EAs), allowing only manual execution or manual copying of trades.

Who offers a better profit split, Atlas Funded or Maven?

Atlas Funded offers a superior profit split, starting at 90% on its challenge accounts and offering an add-on to reach 100%. Maven provides a fixed 80% profit split, which can even decrease to 50% if the "Account Saver" rule is triggered on certain plans.

How does the payout frequency compare between Atlas Funded and Maven?

Maven generally pays faster with a standard 10-day frequency. Atlas Funded typically requires 14 days for the first payout and 14 days thereafter, although they offer a "Weekly" add-on for purchase that can reduce the cycle to 7 days.

Field by field

Atlas Funded and Maven, side by side

Rules, plans, platforms, leverage, commissions and payouts of both, with the option to see only what differs.

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Headquarters

Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia

Maven EDU – FZCO. Office #001, Building A1, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai – UAE

CEO

Lucas Antonio

Jon Alexander

Country

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia

Foundation

2024

2022

Banned Countries
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Iran, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Russia, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, Belarus, Afghanistan
Assets
Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Refund
Yes

First Access order: the entry fee is credited in full as Atlas Balance, not cash back to a card. Otherwise, the challenge fee is returned as Atlas Balance on that account's third consecutive payout. Add-ons excluded. Access activation fee excluded.

Yes

Full refund after 3rd payment

Platforms
MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, MatchTrader
Metatrader 5, MatchTrader, cTrader
Payout Methods
Rise, USDT ERC20, Atlas Balance
Transfer, Crypto, Rise
Payment Methods
Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, Atlas Balance
Card, Crypto
Payout Frequency

1-Step, 2-Step, Pro and 3-Step: first payout after 14 days, then every 14. Access: first after 28 days, then every 14. Instant Funded and Instant Zero purchased from 17 October 2026: first after 14 days, then every 14; Weekly add-on: first after 7 days, then every 7. Earlier Instant accounts: first after 28 days, then every 14; Weekly: first after 14 days, then every 7. Weekly on other eligible plans: first after 14 days, then every 7. On-Demand: first immediately, then every 14. Daily Payouts on Pro: daily.

10 days

Payout Guarantee

First payout: 24 working hours; subsequent payouts: 48. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 BST. Late payment: $500 with that payout and $500 with the next. Giveaway and collaborator accounts excluded.

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Crypto Weekend Trading
No
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Maximum Withdrawal

Instant Zero: buffer of 3% of account size. The table limit applies to each of the first three payouts. Other plans: up to available profit; Daily Payouts adds its own conditions.

  • $10,000 per 30-day rolling cycle (per trader)
  • Once your total profit is over $5,000, no single trade or single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit for that payout period. If one trade/day does exceed 50%, they will reduce that profit down to the 50% limit.
  • After passing $5,000 in payouts, you must complete a risk interview with one of their analysts.If you don't attend, your payout will not be processed.
Minimum Withdrawal

Profit required to request: $50 on 1-Step Pro and 2-Step Pro; $100 on other programs. No additional minimum on the chosen withdrawal amount.

Instant, Mini: 3% profit

Brokers
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Liquidity Provider

Demo Account
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cTrader
ID2001713Passwordtestspread123
MatchTrader
ID-Passwordtestspread123
Metatrader 5
ID10081422PasswordytztyL8!ServerMavenTradeServer
Forex
100:1
75:1
Metals

Varies by symbol and platform; check the instrument specifications.

20:1
Energies

Varies by symbol and platform; check the instrument specifications.

20:1
Indices

Varies by symbol and platform; check the instrument specifications.

20:1
Crypto

Varies by symbol and platform; check the instrument specifications.

2:1
Forex
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4 / lot
Metals
No data
6 / lot
Energies
No data
6 / lot
Indices
No data
0 / lot
ETFs
No data
0 / lot
Swap Free
No data
Yes
Account Reset
Yes

Fresh account in the same phase, retaining passed phases. Offer available for 7 days after a breach. Price depends on the plan and phase.

The Buyback feature lets you get back on a funded account in minutes without taking any more challenges

  • $2,000 Account = $200
  • $5,000 Account = $400
  • $10,000 Account = $750
  • $20,000 Account = $1,400
  • $50,000 Account = $3,500
  • $100,000 Account = $6,000
Add-ons
Yes

Weekly, On-Demand, Daily Payouts, no minimum days and 100% split, depending on plan. Individual add-ons: +20%; Daily: +25%; bundle: +45%. Daily Pro: 2% buffer and 3% cap per payout for the first three.

No
Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
Yes

Scaling for consistent performance without a new evaluation. Documentation allows exceeding the standard allocation but does not publish exact thresholds.

Yes

In order to scale, the trader must profit 10% over the course of 4 months (2.5% per month). The trader is also required to process at least 1 payout per month. Afterwards, the trader’s account will be rewarded with a 25% increase.The function is repeatable, up to $1,000,000.

The max withdrawal cap scales alongside with the scaling plan. The max withdrawal does not scale along.

Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown

1/2/3-Step: static. Instant: trailing closed balance, updated at 00:00 UTC; does not lock at starting balance. Access: trailing equity, including floating profit. After withdrawal, recalculated from the new balance, except Pro, where the original floor remains.

  • Two Step, Three Step: Static
  • One Step, Instant, Mini: Trailing
Profit Split

100% with add-on. First Atlas Protector trigger: 50% for the account's remaining life. First On-Demand payout: 50% for that payout only.

80%

Free Trial
Yes

Website offers a free $1,000 simulated trial, one per verified person; KYC required.

No
Daily Drawdown

Resets at 00:00 UTC from equity. Standard plans subtract a fixed amount based on account size; Instant and Access subtract a percentage of equity at reset. Intraday profit does not raise the daily floor.

Highest balance or equity recorded at the end of the day (EOD high-watermark)

Three Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Allocation
400,000
200,000
Maximum Accounts

Multiple accounts allowed within the total allocation limit.

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Maximum Trading Days

No evaluation deadline. Access: activate within 30 days after passing.

Unlimited

Minimum Trading Days

Evaluation: 3 days per phase on 1/2/3-Step; no minimum on Pro and Access. Funded per cycle: 5 on 1/2-Step and Instant; 3 on Pro, 3-Step and Access.

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Points Reward Program

Atlas Balance for purchases, resets and add-ons; cannot be withdrawn as cash. VIP: 26 ranks across 8 tiers, from Bronze to Atlas Black. XP from purchases, payouts, funded trading, tasks and achievements. Rank-up rewards: Balance and Atlas Packs, unlocked after the first paid order. Rank-based cashback: 3%-10%; bonus for payouts taken as Atlas Balance: 10%-25%. Spending Balance or trading losses do not lower rank; reversed payouts remove their XP.

Atlas Packs: one random prize per pack, with published odds. Available through paid orders, rank-ups or Atlas Balance. Prizes include challenges, resets, add-ons, discounts, Balance, XP and packs.

Access: every account includes an Access Pack with a discount on that account's funded activation fee, up to full coverage. Pack reward and promo code cannot both reduce the funded fee.

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Monthly Competition
Yes

Free monthly competition; simulated account prizes. Registration follows the official schedule.

No
Minimum Profitable Days

Funded: 1/2-Step: each day must close at least +0.5%; Instant: +1%; Access: +0.5%. Pro and 3-Step: day with a closed trade, no minimum daily profit. Counter resets after each payout.

Two Step: 3 minimum profitable days of 0.5% on each phase

Merge Accounts
No data
Yes
Expert Advisor (EA)
Yes
No
VPN
Limited

Must not conceal location or identity. Give advance notice of locations inconsistent with registration.

Yes
Hedging
Limited

Allowed within one account. Prohibited across accounts, brokers or firms.

Yes
Requires Stop Loss
No
No
Scalping
Limited

On funded accounts, profits from trades held under 3 minutes are deducted. Losses remain; the deduction does not close the account.

Yes

Not allowed to have more than 50% of the trades open for less than 1 minute

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
No
Yes
Martingale
No
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Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

Funded: the greater of net floating loss and the sum of losing positions, at 2% of initial balance, trigger Atlas Protector. First trigger: positions closed and split cut to 50%; second: account closed. Using 80% of margin closes positions and deducts their profits. Risk per instrument limited to 50% of the daily limit where applicable.

Yes

Instant, Mini:
Your account must never exceed a 1% drawdown in floating PnL. This refers to the gap between your balance and equity; if it surpasses that limit, the account will be considered breached.

Copy Trading
Limited

Only between your own Atlas accounts; copying other traders or external accounts is prohibited.

Yes

Only manual copying allowed

News Trading
Limited

Unrestricted during evaluation. On funded accounts, profits from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news are deducted. Entries inside the window are closed automatically; holding through the entire window is allowed.

No

Traders cannot open or close trades 2 minutes either side of a red folder news event release. The two-minute window includes trades hitting TP, profit target and pending orders.

Inactivity Rule

Open a trade at least every 30 days; failing closes the account. Instant Zero has no inactivity limit.

No data
Consistency Rule
Limited

Instant Funded: best day at most 20% of cycle profit. No consistency on Access, Zero, 1/2/3-Step or Pro, according to checkout.

Yes

Instant, Mini:

  • You're allowed to withdraw from your instant account only when your consistency score is at 20% or lower.
  • The score is determined by the formula: (your largest winning day / total profit) * 100%.
  • If your consistency score is above 20%, you must continue trading until it drops below that threshold.
Hold Weekend
Yes
Yes
Prohibited Strategies

Latency or tick arbitrage, exploiting prices or bugs, order flooding, hedging across accounts or firms, account sharing and passing services. Multiple locations must not hide who trades. Gambling, martingale and manipulating evaluations are prohibited.

  • High-Frequency Trading
  • Toxic Trading Order Flow
  • Long/Short arbitrage
  • Reverse arbitrage
  • Tick scalping
  • Reverse/Group Hedging
  • Gambling
  • All-in
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