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The rise of prop firms has changed the game for retail traders. With low entry barriers and access to large trading capital, thousands are jumping into the funded trading world. But with this influx, a storm of misinformation has followed. From regular traders to YouTube gurus, many traders are being misled by outdated or flat-out […]

If you’ve ever wanted to prove your trading skills without paying a full challenge fee upfront, this is for you. The Maven Trading $5 challenge is here: our Buy Now, Pay Later challenge lets you start your evaluation for just $5, trade the simulated evaluation, and only pay the remaining challenge fee after you pass. […]

If you’ve ever wondered how do prediction markets work, it’s simpler than it sounds: participants place buy and sell orders, and the price is where supply and demand meet. The twist is that the “thing” being traded is an outcome, so the price doubles as a probability signal. Mechanics in 60 seconds How do prediction […]

Prediction markets are having a moment. You have probably seen people talking about them, debating what they are, and speculating about what they could become. However, Maven Trading is the first prop firm to launch prediction markets. Not a teaser. Not a concept. Not a “coming soon.” We are live. If you have ever wanted […]

Prediction markets are markets where people buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of a future event. As participants trade, prices move, and those prices can be read as a live, crowd-sourced estimate of probability. If you’ve ever wished you could turn “I think this will happen” into a clear number (and see what […]

Introduction Backtesting trading strategies is essential for every trader before risking real capital. Backtesting trading strategies ensures your system works under real market conditions instead of relying on guesswork or theory. In this guide, you’ll learn how to effectively backtest trading strategies to refine your system before entering a prop firm challenge.  In this article, […]