FundedElite review 2026: honest look at fees, rules and payouts
We looked at FundedElite the same way we look at every firm: its published prices, its published rules and what customers say. It earns 7.2 and lands at 3 of 30.
At a glance
FundedElite in a nutshell
- Best for
- Traders who want a firm traders rate highly (4.3 on Trustpilot)
- Price for 100K
- $299 (Lite 2 Step)
- Payout schedule
- Every 14 days
- Watch out for
- A 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and an option with a free retry), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You'll trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
How we scored it
It's number 3 out of 30 in our rankings. Here's how we got to 7.2:
What we love and what we don't
Pros
- News, hedging, martingale and grid are allowed
- Lite challenges are really cheap
- There's an option with a free retry
Cons
- A 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs are restricted
- Only two platforms
FundedElite's programs
| 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% |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Your $100,000 options
| 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% |
What you're allowed to do
Restricted means you can do it, but with conditions, like no trades for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website has the fine print.
Platforms and getting paid
How FundedElite stacks up
Questions traders ask us
What happens if I break the consistency rule?
You keep your account; your payout just waits until you meet the rule.
Can I use martingale at FundedElite?
Yes, both martingale and grid are allowed.
How much will a FundedElite 100K challenge cost me?
The cheapest FundedElite 100K challenge that pays at least 80% is Lite 2 Step (2-step), at $299.
Can I join FundedElite from the Philippines?
Yes, you can. The Philippines isn't on FundedElite's restricted-country list. These lists do change, so give the terms a quick check when you sign up.