FundedElite review 2026: fees, rules and payouts explained
We put FundedElite through the same checks as every firm here: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. The result is a score of 7.2, which places it 1 of 28.
What you need to know
FundedElite sells 1- and 2-Step challenges, including cheaper Lite versions and an option that comes with a free retry, plus instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Where the score comes from
It comes in at 1 of 28 in our overall ranking. This is how the 7.2 adds up:
Upsides and downsides
Pros+
- News, hedging, martingale and grid are allowed
- Lite challenges are very cheap
- An option with a free retry
Cons−
- A 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs are restricted
- Only two platforms
Every FundedElite program
| 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% |
List prices with no discount code, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so always confirm on their own website before you pay.
Options for a $100,000 account
| 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 the rules allow
Restricted means you may do it, but only under conditions, such as staying out for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website spells out the details.
Platforms, paying and payouts
FundedElite compared with others
Questions people ask
What happens if I break FundedElite's consistency rule?
You keep the account. Your payout is simply held back until you meet the rule.
Does FundedElite allow martingale?
Yes, and grid trading too.
How much does the FundedElite 100K challenge cost?
The cheapest FundedElite 100K challenge where you keep at least 80% is Lite 2 Step (2-step), priced at $299.
Can someone in Kenya open an account with FundedElite?
Yes. Kenya is not on FundedElite's list of restricted countries. Firms update these lists from time to time, so check the terms when you sign up.