Is FundedElite worth it? Review 2026: fees, rules, payouts
How did we rate FundedElite? With the same data as every other firm: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. The result: a score of 7.2, rank 4 of 29.
Key takeaways
- Scores 7.2/10, ranked 4 of 29 firms we compare
- 100K challenge from $299 (Lite 2 Step)
- Profit split up to 80%
- 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot
- News, hedging, martingale and grid: yes
- 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
Who is it for?
Use martingale or grid? FundedElite allows both, as well as news trading and hedging. It sells 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions and a free-retry option included), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Why this score?
Where does it rank? 4 of 29 in our ranking. And how is the 7.2 made up?
What's good and what isn't?
Pros
- News, hedging, martingale and grid: yes
- Very cheap Lite challenges
- Free-retry option
Cons
- 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs restricted
- Only two platforms
Which FundedElite programs are there?
| 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% |
Are these prices current? They're list prices without coupons, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their site before paying.
What are the $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 are you allowed to do?
What does restricted mean? Allowed, but with conditions, such as no trades for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website has the details.
Which platforms, and how do you get paid?
How does FundedElite compare?
Got questions?
What if I break the consistency rule?
You keep the account; the payout is held until you meet the rule.
Is martingale allowed?
Yes, and so is grid.
How much is the FundedElite 100K challenge?
The cheapest FundedElite 100K challenge paying at least 80% is Lite 2 Step (2-step), for $299.
Can traders from Indonesia join FundedElite?
Yes. Indonesia isn't on FundedElite's list of restricted countries. Could that change? It can, so check the terms when you sign up.