A rule-by-rule comparison of Maven Trading — 2-Step and Alpha Capital Group — drawdown model, loss limits, consistency, news and automation — from our live compliance config. Values shown Verify vary by program; confirm on the firm's own terms.
| Rule | Maven | Alpha Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Cost / fee | — | — |
| Profit target | 8% then 5% | — |
| Drawdown type | Verify | Verify |
| Max daily loss | Verify | Verify |
| Max total drawdown | Verify | Verify |
| Consistency rule | None | Verify |
| News trading | Verify | Verify |
| EA / algo allowed | Verify | Yes |
| Payout speed | — | — |
| US residents | Verify | Verify |
| Max leverage | Verify | Verify |
| Weekend holding | Verify | Verify |
| Copy trading | Verify | Verify |
| Platforms | — | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, DXtrade |
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