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Platforms and execution: Maven and RebelsFunding

Where you trade

The trading experience differs significantly between these two firms due to their software choices. Maven provides a multi-platform environment, allowing traders to choose between Metatrader 5, MatchTrader, and cTrader. This variety ensures that users can rely on industry-standard tools or modern web-based interfaces. In contrast, RebelsFunding operates exclusively through its proprietary platform, RF-Trader. This solution is built on TradingView charts, offering a familiar visual interface but restricting the trader to their specific ecosystem without the option for external platform integration.

Who executes your orders

Both firms rely on institutional execution models. Maven utilizes an unnamed Liquidity Provider to route orders, focusing on a standard forex prop firm setup. RebelsFunding also connects directly to Liquidity Providers, ensuring that the execution on their proprietary RF-Trader platform reflects real market conditions. Neither firm functions as a retail broker themselves; they act as the bridge between the trader and the liquidity pool.

Leverage and margin

Risk management is tied to the technical limits of the account:

  • Maven: Offers a maximum leverage of 1:75 for Forex, 1:20 for Metals, Indices, and Energies, and 1:2 for Crypto. Their risk rules depend on the plan: Two-Step and Three-Step plans use Static Drawdown, while One-Step and Instant plans use Trailing Drawdown. A critical technical rule for Instant accounts is the 1% maximum floating loss limit; exceeding this gap between balance and equity results in a breach.
  • RebelsFunding: Provides higher Forex leverage up to 1:200 on Copper and Bronze plans, scaling down to 1:50 on Gold and Diamond accounts. They primarily use Static Drawdown (6% to 10% depending on the plan). A specific technical constraint is the 1.5% risk threshold per trade based on stop-loss distance for funded accounts.

Markets available

RebelsFunding offers a slightly broader range of instruments by including Stocks in their asset list, alongside Forex, Commodities, Crypto, and Indices. Maven focuses on a tighter selection: Forex, Commodities, Indices, and Crypto. While both cover the essentials, traders looking for equity-specific strategies will find RebelsFunding more suitable.

What the setup lets you do

The technical environment dictates the strategy:

  • Maven: Allows Hedging and Stacking, but prohibits Expert Advisors (EAs). They have a strict News Trading restriction (2 minutes before and after high-impact events). Scalping is permitted, but more than 50% of trades must be held for longer than 1 minute.
  • RebelsFunding: Prohibits Hedging and VPN usage. Like Maven, EAs are not allowed. However, they are more flexible with News Trading, which is permitted. They allow scalping but enforce a minimum trade duration of 30 seconds to prevent "aggressive scalping" that exploits latency.

What the setup costs

Execution costs and entry fees are structured as follows:

  • Commissions: RebelsFunding is more aggressive on execution costs with a $2 commission per lot on Forex. Maven charges $4 per lot for Forex and $6 for Metals.
  • Entry Price: RebelsFunding starts as low as $9 for a $1,000 Copper account. Maven starts at $13 for a $2,000 Three-Step account.
  • Payouts: Maven processes payouts every 10 days with an 80% split. RebelsFunding pays Bi-weekly (every 14 days) but offers a profit split up to 90%.

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Better setup for

  • Maven is the better setup for traders who require Metatrader 5 or cTrader and those who use Hedging as a core part of their risk management.
  • RebelsFunding is the better setup for high-leverage traders (1:200) and those who want to trade News or Stocks with lower execution commissions.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm offers more platform choices, Maven or RebelsFunding?

Maven offers significantly more variety, providing access to Metatrader 5, MatchTrader, and cTrader. RebelsFunding restricts traders to their proprietary RF-Trader platform, which, although based on TradingView, does not allow for the use of external third-party software.

Is it cheaper to start a challenge with Maven or RebelsFunding?

RebelsFunding has a lower entry point starting at $9 for their $1,000 4-step challenge. The cheapest option at Maven is $13 for a $2,000 3-step challenge. Additionally, RebelsFunding has lower trading commissions at $2 per lot compared to $4 at Maven.

Between Maven and RebelsFunding, which one allows news trading?

RebelsFunding allows news trading without specific time restrictions, whereas Maven strictly prohibits opening or closing trades within a 2-minute window of high-impact news events. This includes trades hitting Take Profit or Stop Loss levels during that period.

Who has the better profit split and payout frequency, Maven or RebelsFunding?

Maven offers a faster payout frequency, allowing withdrawals every 10 days with a fixed 80% profit split. RebelsFunding pays every 14 days (bi-weekly) but can offer a higher profit split of up to 90% on certain programs, though their Diamond plan starts at 75%.

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Headquarters

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

Landererova 8, Bratislava - Staré Mesto 811 09, Slovak Republic

CEO

Jon Alexander

Marek Soska

Country

Saint Lucia

Slovakia

Foundation

2022

2023

Banned Countries
Iran, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Russia, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, Belarus, Afghanistan
Pakistan, Syria, North Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen
Assets
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Forex, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks, Indices
Brokers

Liquidity Provider

Liquidity Providers

Refund
Yes

Full refund after 3rd payment

Yes

RF Instant

  • 100% fee refund after passing Level 0.

RF Copper (4-Phase)

  • 200% refund with the first commission payment to the RCF account.

RF Bronze (3-Phase)

  • 150% refund with the first commission payment.

RF Silver (2-Phase)

  • 100% refund with the first commission payment.

RF Gold (1-Phase)

  • 0% refund.

RF Diamond

  • 100% refund after passing Level 0.
Payout Fee
No data
No
Platforms
Metatrader 5, MatchTrader, cTrader
Propietary Platform
Demo Account
cTrader
ID2001713Passwordtestspread123
MatchTrader
ID-Passwordtestspread123
Metatrader 5
ID10081422PasswordytztyL8!ServerMavenTradeServer
No data
Payout Methods
Transfer, Crypto, Rise
Rise, Crypto, Transfer
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto
Card, Transfer, Crypto, PayPal
Payout Frequency

10 days

Bi-weekly

Crypto Weekend Trading
No data
No
Maximum Withdrawal
  • $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.

No limit

Minimum Withdrawal

Instant, Mini: 3% profit

$50

Forex
75:1

RF Copper / RF Bronze

  • Max leverage up to 1:200

RF Silver

  • Max leverage up to 1:100

RF Gold / RF Diamond

  • Max leverage up to 1:50
Metals
20:1

Max leverage up to 1:25.

Energies
20:1

Max leverage up to 1:5.

Indices
20:1

Max leverage up to 1:25.

Crypto
2:1

Max leverage up to 1:2.5.

Stocks
No data

Max leverage up to 1:2.5.

Forex
4 / lot
2 / lot
Metals
6 / lot
2 / lot
Energies
6 / lot
2 / lot
Indices
0 / lot
2 / lot
ETFs
0 / lot
No data
Stocks
No data
10 / lot
Crypto
No data
10 / lot
Swap Free
Yes
Yes
Account Reset

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
No
Add-ons
No
No
Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
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.

Yes

RF Diamond

  • Automatic scaling: account increases by 60% for every 10% profit achieved, up to Level 8 ($530,000).

Other Programs

  • Successful traders may have their account increased by up to 200% of the initial value upon meeting conditions.
Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown
  • Two Step, Three Step: Static
  • One Step, Instant, Mini: Trailing

RF Copper / RF Bronze / RF Silver

  • 10% overall drawdown of the starting capital, bound to both closed and open trades (static).

RF Gold / RF Diamond

  • 6% overall drawdown of the starting capital, bound to both closed and open trades (static).
Profit Split

80%

RF Copper / RF Bronze / RF Silver / RF Gold

  • Up to 90% profit commission on the RCF account.

RF Diamond

  • 75% profit commission from the start.
Free Trial
No
Yes

A free trial account is available for traders to try the services. Note that passing the free trial does not entitle the trader to a real account; the full verification process is still required.

Daily Drawdown

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

RF Copper / RF Bronze / RF Silver

  • 5% daily drawdown based on starting equity at 09:00 PM UTC.

RF Gold (Evaluation Phase)

  • No daily drawdown limit during the evaluation phase; 4% on the funded RCF account.

RF Diamond

  • No daily drawdown limit; only overall drawdown applies.
Three Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Allocation
200,000
640,000
Merge Accounts
Yes
Yes
Maximum Trading Days

Unlimited

Each training phase lasts 999 calendar days from activation, with the exception of the RF Instant program which has no time limit. Marketing materials describe this as 'unlimited time' for most programs.

Minimum Trading Days
No data
No
Monthly Competition
No
No
Minimum Profitable Days

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

No
Expert Advisor (EA)
No
No
VPN
Yes
No
Hedging
Yes
No
Requires Stop Loss
No
No
Scalping
Yes

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

Yes
Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Risk Limit
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.

No
Copy Trading
Yes

Only manual copying allowed

No
News Trading
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.

Yes
Inactivity Rule
No data
No
Consistency Rule
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.
No
Hold Weekend
Yes
Yes
Prohibited Strategies
  • High-Frequency Trading
  • Toxic Trading Order Flow
  • Long/Short arbitrage
  • Reverse arbitrage
  • Tick scalping
  • Reverse/Group Hedging
  • Gambling
  • All-in
  • Hedging (bilateral and multilateral) and arbitrage strategies
  • Trading with external or slow data feeds
  • Excessive position sizes during major news or within 1 hour before market close
  • Trades lasting less than 30 seconds (aggressive scalping)
  • Martingale and one-sided bet multiplication
  • Risk exceeding 1.5% of the current RCF account balance on a single trade or group of trades
  • All forms of price, gap, swap, and reverse arbitrage
  • Account management or trading on behalf of others
  • Third-party copy trading or mirrored group trading
  • Exploiting platform, pricing, execution, or latency errors
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