Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Max funded
Min trading days
Maven Trading
68/100
StrongPhidias Funding
65/100
StrongMaven Trading scores 2.3 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
Maven Trading80% (standard)
Phidias Funding80% (stated)
Max funded
Maven Trading$200,000
Phidias Funding$200,000
Payout cap
Maven TradingNone
Phidias FundingNone stated
Drawdown model
Maven TradingStatic max loss from initial balance
Phidias FundingStatic max loss from initial balance
Min trading days
Maven Trading3
Phidias Funding3
Challenge fee
Maven Trading~$420–$500 for $100K (competitive)
Phidias Funding~$450–$530 for $100K
Fee refundable
Maven TradingYes — refunded with first payout
Phidias FundingStated — moderate confirmation
News trading
Maven TradingRestricted on funded accounts (evaluation: unrestricted)
Phidias FundingRestricted on funded accounts; specific windows not prominently disclosed
Platforms
Maven TradingMT4, MT5
Phidias FundingMT4, MT5
Payout schedule
Maven TradingOn demand; 2–4 business day processing
Phidias FundingOn demand; 2–4 business day processing
| Specification | Maven Trading 68/100 Strong | Phidias Funding 65/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% (standard) | 80% (stated) |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Payout cap | None | None stated |
| Drawdown model | Static max loss from initial balance | Static max loss from initial balance |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Challenge fee | ~$420–$500 for $100K (competitive) | ~$450–$530 for $100K |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | Stated — moderate confirmation |
| News trading | Restricted on funded accounts (evaluation: unrestricted) | Restricted on funded accounts; specific windows not prominently disclosed |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Payout schedule | On demand; 2–4 business day processing | On demand; 2–4 business day processing |
| Visit Maven Trading | Visit Phidias Funding |
Which one fits?
- Maven Trading is best for forex traders who want a uk-jurisdiction challenger firm at competitive pricing.
- Phidias Funding is best for forex traders who want a low-cost challenger firm and accept the trade-off of a shorter operational record.
See the full Maven Trading review and Phidias Funding review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.