FundedElite review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed
FundedElite was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 7.2 and placed 4 of 31.
Summary
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Trading takes place on MT5 or Match-Trader.
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Rating breakdown
Placed 4 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 7.2 rating is composed as follows:
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- News trading, hedging, martingale and grid permitted
- Highly economical Lite challenges
- Free-retry option available
Cons
- Best-day rule (40% on Starter and Pro)
- Scalping and EAs restricted
- Only two platforms
FundedElite programmes
| 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% |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website 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 strategies
Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
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Questions and answers
What follows a breach of FundedElite's consistency rule?
The account is retained; the payout is deferred until the rule is satisfied.
Does FundedElite permit martingale?
Yes, both martingale and grid are permitted.
What is the cost of a FundedElite 100K challenge?
The most affordable FundedElite 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is Lite 2 Step (2-step) at $299.
Does FundedElite accept traders resident in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa does not feature on FundedElite's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.