FundedElite review 2026: is it worth it?
Same data, same formula as every other firm: published prices, published rules, customer ratings. FundedElite gets 7.2 and sits at 4 of 31.
In short
FundedElite: 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. MT5 or Match-Trader.
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Score breakdown
Number 4 out of 31 in our table. The 7.2 breaks down like this:
The good and the bad
Pros
- News, hedging, martingale, grid OK
- Very cheap Lite challenges
- Free-retry option
Cons
- 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs restricted
- Only two platforms
FundedElite 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% |
List prices, no promo codes, checked 14 November 2026. Firms change prices a lot. Check their site before you pay.
$100K accounts
| 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 can and can't do
Restricted = allowed, but with conditions (say, no trades a few minutes either side of big news). The firm's site has the details.
Platforms and money
FundedElite vs the rest
Your questions, answered
Break the consistency rule?
You keep the account. The payout just waits until you meet the rule.
Martingale?
Yes, martingale and grid both OK.
How much is a FundedElite 100K challenge?
Cheapest FundedElite 100K with 80%+ split: Lite 2 Step (2-step), $299.
Does FundedElite take traders from Nigeria?
Yes. Nigeria isn't on FundedElite's banned-countries list. These lists do change, so check the terms when you sign up.