Maven Trading's three challenge types have three different drawdown structures — 5% trailing on the 1-Step, 8% static on the 2-Step, 3% static on the 3-Step — with daily limits from 2% to 4%, so the same lot size can be safe on one Maven account and a breach on another. This calculator returns the lot size for any stop and risk; the tables below show which risk level fits each challenge.
How this calculator is set up for Maven
The defaults assume a $100,000 account, 1% risk and a 20-pip stop at $10 per pip per lot — correct for EUR/USD, GBP/USD and other USD-quoted majors. Set the balance to your account and the risk to your challenge type using the guidance below. For gold, indices, oil or JPY pairs use the symbol-specific calculators at the bottom of the page.
Maven Trading challenges and their loss limits
Current figures for the standard challenges. Maven revises its lineup periodically; confirm the rules on the account you hold.
Rules verified against Maven Trading's official challenge pages and FAQ on 26 Sept 2026 — check the firm's site before buying. Sources: 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, FAQ.
| Challenge | Profit target | Daily loss | Maximum drawdown | Drawdown type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | 8% | 3% | 5% | Trailing |
| 2-Step | 8% then 5% | 4% | 8% | Static |
| 3-Step | 3% per phase | 2% | 3% | Static |
Maven measures the daily limit from the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC, so a floating profit at the reset raises the day's starting line. Payouts run every 10 business days with a $10,000 cap per 30-day cycle on standard accounts — which shapes how much profit is worth chasing in any one window.
The lot size formula with Maven numbers
Lot size = (Account balance × Risk %) ÷ (Stop loss in pips × Pip value per lot)Example 1 — 2-Step, $100K: 1% risk, 20-pip stop on EUR/USD.
- Risk amount: $1,000
- Loss per lot: $200
- Lot size: 5.00 lots
Example 2 — 1-Step, $100K: the 5% trailing maximum argues for 0.5% risk. 30-pip stop on GBP/USD.
- Risk amount: $500
- Loss per lot: $300
- Lot size: 1.67 lots
Example 3 — 3-Step, $50K: the 3% maximum argues for 0.25% risk. 20-pip stop.
- Risk amount: $125
- Loss per lot: $200
- Lot size: 0.63 lots
Matching risk per trade to your challenge
| Risk per trade | 3-Step (2% daily / 3% max) | 1-Step (3% daily / 5% max) | 2-Step (4% daily / 8% max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0% | 2 / 3 | 3 / 5 | 4 / 8 |
| 0.5% | 4 / 6 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 16 |
| 0.25% | 8 / 12 | 12 / 20 | 16 / 32 |
Figures are consecutive losses before the daily breach / before the maximum breach. On the 3-Step, 1% risk leaves three losses for the entire phase; 0.25% is the realistic ceiling. On the 1-Step, 0.5% keeps ten losses in reserve — and because the maximum trails, a good run followed by a bad one uses them faster than the table suggests. On the 2-Step, 1% is workable but many traders drop to 0.5% after two losses in a session.
The 3-Step's 3% maximum in practice
A 3% maximum drawdown on a $100K account is $3,000 of room for the whole challenge, and each of the three phases asks for 3% — $3,000. The target and the room are the same size, so a losing stretch can erase a phase's progress and then the account. At 1% risk per trade three straight losses end the challenge; at 0.25% you have twelve. Traders who choose the 3-Step because it costs less than the 2-Step should size it like a 0.25% account from the first trade.
Common sizing mistakes on Maven accounts
- Using 2-Step sizing on the 1-Step or 3-Step. The lot size that fits an 8% maximum is 60% too large at 5% and nearly three times too large at 3%.
- Scaling up after a good week on the 1-Step. The trailing floor moved with you; larger positions put the account at more risk.
- Same lots on gold as on EUR/USD. Gold's dollar-per-pip is far larger; use the XAU/USD calculator.
- Sizing on the chart stop. Add spread and slippage before dividing.
- Floating positions through 00:00 UTC. The reset takes the higher of balance and equity, so a floating profit raises the line you can fall from.
Track your Maven challenge in Fips
Fips's free trading journal records each trade with its R-multiple and running daily P&L against the limit that applies to your challenge. MT4 and MT5 accounts sync automatically with the read-only investor password or the Fips connector on your computer; cTrader and other platforms connect through read-only API access, and CSV import is there as an extra option. Backtest the strategy first to read its worst losing streak; on a 3% or 5% maximum, that single number tells you whether the challenge is passable at all with your risk model.
Frequently asked questions
What lot size should I use on a $100K Maven account?
At 1% risk and a 20-pip stop on a USD-quoted major, 5 lots — appropriate on the 2-Step. On the 1-Step, 0.5% (2.5 lots); on the 3-Step, 0.25% (1.25 lots).
Which Maven challenge is easiest to size for?
The 2-Step, with 4% daily and 8% static maximum, gives the most room. The 3-Step's 3% maximum is the tightest limit in the lineup.
Is Maven's drawdown static or trailing?
Static on the 2-Step and 3-Step; trailing on the 1-Step.
Does the daily loss include floating losses?
Yes. It is measured on equity through the day, and the daily starting line is the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC.
Fips is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Maven Trading. The rule figures on this page were checked against the firm's official sources on 26 September 2026 and can change without notice; verify them on the firm's own website before trading.