FundedElite review (2026): what you pay, the rules, the payouts
Same yardstick as every other firm: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. FundedElite scores 7.2 and places 1 of 22.
The short version
The short version on FundedElite: 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions, a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader. What stands out: martingale and grid are allowed.
Step 1: Can you join?
- ✓ Vietnam is not on FundedElite's restricted list
- ✓ Pay by Card, Crypto
Step 2: Pick a challenge
Step 3: Know the rules
- ✓ Hedging
- ✓ Martingale
- ✓ News trading
- ✓ Weekend holding
- ~ Expert advisors (EAs)
- ~ Scalping
- ~ Copy trading
Step 4: Getting paid
- ✓ Keep up to 80% of profits
- ✓ Payouts: Every 14 days
- ✓ Paid out by Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal
Score breakdown
Sits at 1 of 22 in our ranking. How the 7.2 breaks down:
Plus points and minus points
Pros
- News, hedging, martingale, grid allowed
- Cheap Lite challenges
- Free-retry option
Cons
- 40% best-day rule on Starter and Pro
- Scalping and EAs restricted
- Two platforms only
FundedElite's challenges
| 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 without coupons, checked 14 November 2026. They change often; confirm on the firm's site before you pay.
$100K 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% |
Platforms and payouts
FundedElite vs alternatives
Quick answers
Broke the consistency rule?
You keep the account; the payout waits until you meet it.
Martingale?
Yes, grid too.
What does FundedElite charge for 100K?
FundedElite's cheapest 100K with 80%+ split is Lite 2 Step (2-step) at $299.
Can I sign up with FundedElite from Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam isn't on FundedElite's restricted-country list right now. That can change, so recheck the terms when you register.