FundedElite review (2026): pricing, rules and payouts
FundedElite was evaluated on the same basis as every firm we cover: published pricing, published rules and customer reputation. It scores 7.2, ranking 4 of 25.
Report card
Top marks for trust. Loses points on profit split.
In brief
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges, including Lite versions and a free-retry option, plus instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader.
The score, explained
Ranked 4 of 25 in our ranking. The 7.2 score is built as follows:
Highlights and drawbacks
Pros
- News, hedging, martingale and grid allowed
- Highly affordable Lite challenges
- A free-retry option
Cons
- A 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs restricted
- Only two platforms
The FundedElite range
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Activation | 1-Step | 25K–400K | $5 (+ $159 activation fee when funded) | 80% |
| Lite 2 Step | 2-Step | 5K–300K | $39 | 80% |
| Lite 1 Step | 1-Step | 5K–300K | $49 | 80% |
| 2 Step Free Retry | 2-Step | 7K–300K | $89 | 80% |
| 1 Step Free Retry | 1-Step | 7K–300K | $95 | 80% |
| Instant | Instant | 7K–200K | $120 | 70% |
| Catalyst | Instant | 25K–50K | $499 | 80% |
| Instant Elite | Instant | 50K–400K | $890 | 70% |
Published list prices, excluding promotional codes, confirmed on 14 November 2026. Pricing changes frequently; confirm with the firm before purchase.
$100,000 challenges
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Activation | 1-Step | $5 (+ $499 activation fee when funded) | 6% | 3% | 6% |
| Lite 2 Step | 2-Step | $299 | 10% / 5% | 4% | 8% |
| Lite 1 Step | 1-Step | $369 | 12% | 3% | 6% |
| 2 Step Free Retry | 2-Step | $519 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 8% |
| 1 Step Free Retry | 1-Step | $569 | 12% | 3% | 8% |
| Instant | Instant | $890 | None | 3% | 6% |
| Instant Elite | Instant | $1,490 | None | 3% | 6% |
Permitted trading styles
Restricted denotes permission with conditions, such as a short no-trade window around major announcements. Full terms are on the firm's website.
Platforms, deposits and withdrawals
FundedElite against its peers
Questions, answered
What if I breach the consistency rule?
You keep the account; the payout simply waits until the rule is satisfied.
Is martingale allowed?
Yes, as is grid trading.
What does a FundedElite 100K challenge cost?
The lowest-priced FundedElite 100K challenge paying at least 80% is Lite 2 Step (2-step), at $299.
Is FundedElite open to traders based in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE does not appear on FundedElite's list of restricted countries. Such lists are updated over time, so review the terms when registering.