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FundedElite
FundedElite review
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Under watch Verdict on FundedElite
FundedElite is an Italian prop firm founded in late 2023, running static drawdown across all six of its challenge formats with no time limit attached. The sticking point sits elsewhere: Trustpilot withheld its score in August 2026 after finding a guidelines breach and removing fake reviews among the 735 published. No payout incident is documented on its side.
- Payout in 14 days
- No time limit
- Rules published
Forex / CFD
- Max profit split
- 95 %
- Max allocation
- 400 K $
- Founded
- 2023
- Founded 2023 · Italy
- CEO: Christian Habibi
- 11 countries excluded
- Verified on August 28, 2026
About FundedElite
Fits a trader who wants static drawdown, multi-day swing room and a low entry ticket, and is comfortable being paid in crypto. Skip it if you scalp under three minutes without buying the add-on, or if a missing Trustpilot score is a dealbreaker before committing hundreds of dollars.
Platforms and instruments: MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, cTrader.
Profile being expanded: our detailed review is coming soon.
Learn more about FundedElite
FundedElite programs at a glance
| Rule | Lite 1-Step 1 step | Lite 2-Step 2 steps | 1-Step Standard (Free Retry) 1 step | 2-Step Standard (Free Retry) 2 steps | Flash Activation 1 step | Instant Funded Instant funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account sizes | 5 K – 300 K | 5 K – 300 K | 7 K – 300 K | 7 K – 300 K | 25 K – 200 K | 7 K – 100 K |
| Profit target | 12 % | 10 % / 5 % | 12 % | 8 % / 5 % | 6 % | — |
| Max daily loss | 3 % | 4 % | 3 % | 5 % | 3 % | 3 % |
| Max total drawdown | 6 % static | 8 % static | 8 % static | 8 % static | 6 % static | 6 % |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Time limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Consistency rule | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Price | $24 – $1,099 | $19 – $59 | $90 – $130 | $89 – $129 | $159 – $989 | $159 – $319 |
| Refundable fee | — | — | — | — | — | — |
FundedElite pros
- Static drawdown on every format: the loss limit stays anchored to the starting balance and never follows the equity peak.
- No deadline on any challenge, three minimum trading days, and none at all on the Flash Activation route.
- News trading, Friday-to-Monday holding, EAs and copy trading are allowed across MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker and Match-Trader.
- The Catalyst program doubles account size in 25,000 USD steps up to 1M, lifting the split from 80% to 95%.
- Entry starts at 19 USD on the Lite 2-Step 5K and 24 USD on the Lite 1-Step of the same size.
Points to consider
- Trustpilot pulled the rating in August 2026 over a guidelines breach and fake review removal, leaving no usable reputation signal.
- Flash Activation costs 5 USD to evaluate, but activating the account then runs from 159 USD to 989 USD.
- Scalping under three minutes needs a paid add-on; cross-broker hedging, HFT and latency arbitrage are all banned.
- Payouts start at 14 days, stretch to 21 on some programs, and are settled in crypto only.
- Consistency rule, fee refund terms and pricing are unpublished: figures only surface inside the configurator.
Available markets
- Forex
- Indices
- Metals
- Energy
- Stocks
FundedElite plans and pricing
- 5 K $24 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 10 K $49 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 15 K $69 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 25 K $109 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 50 K $229 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- Most popular 100 K $369 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 200 K $729 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 300 K $1,099 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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- Static
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- 5 K $19 Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 10 K $39 Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 15 K $59 Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 25 K — Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 50 K — Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- Most popular 100 K — Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 200 K — Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 300 K — Target 10 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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- 7 K $90 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 15 K $130 Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 300 K — Target 12 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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- Static
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- 7 K $89 Target 8 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 15 K $129 Target 8 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 300 K — Target 8 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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- Static
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- 25 K $159 Target 6 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 50 K $329 Target 6 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- Most popular 100 K $499 Target 6 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 200 K $989 Target 6 % Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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- Static
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- 7 K $159 Target — Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- 15 K $319 Target — Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
- Most popular 100 K — Target — Payout up to 95 % Choose this plan
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One-time payment · No subscription
FundedElite trading rules
- News trading Yes
- Weekend holding Yes
- Overnight holding Yes
- Expert Advisors Yes
- Copy trading Yes
- Hedging No
- Scalping No
- KYC required Yes
- Leverage
- 1:100
- Spread type
- —
- Commission
- —
FundedElite payouts
- Profit split
- 80 %
- Max profit split
- 95 %
- First payout
- 14 days
- Payout frequency
- Every 14 days (up to 21 days depending on the programme)
- Max allocation
- 400 K
- Payout methods
- Crypto (USDT/USDC)
Scaling plan: Yes
FundedElite platforms and instruments
Platforms and instruments
MT5TradeLockerMatch-TradercTrader
Instruments
ForexIndicesMetalsEnergyStocks
Countries accepted by FundedElite
Accepts traders from your country: Yes
Restricted countries
Algeria, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, North Korea, Russia, and Syria
KYC required: Yes
FundedElite in numbers
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Overall rating
Under watchUpdated on
Trust and track record 25 % 66
Trading conditions 20 % 91
Payouts 20 % 88
Rules fairness 15 % 100
Pricing and value 10 % 70
Support and UX 10 % 59
FundedElite incidents and controversies
No documented incident.
FundedElite change history
No rule change recorded since this profile opened.
Alternatives to FundedElite
What verified sources say
Our take
« Fits a trader who wants static drawdown, multi-day swing room and a low entry ticket, and is comfortable being paid in crypto. Skip it if you scalp under three minutes without buying the add-on, or if a missing Trustpilot score is a dealbreaker before committing hundreds of dollars. »
Profile verdict · score 59/100
Official sources
- fundedelite.com/
- fundedelite.com/challenges
- fundedelite.com/challenges/flash-activation
- fundedelite.com/challenges/catalyst
6 sources cited on this profile
Frequently asked questions about FundedElite
Can you trust FundedElite?
FundedElite has been operating since 2023, which is a meaningful track record in an industry where most firms are younger than three years. We score it 59/100, with 66/100 on the trust and track record pillar specifically. Negative signals have been reported about this firm. Read our analysis before paying for a challenge.
How much does a FundedElite challenge cost?
The cheapest FundedElite evaluation starts at $19. Account sizes range from 5 K to 300 K, and the fee scales with the size.
How do FundedElite payouts work?
The first withdrawal can be requested after 14 days on a funded account. Payouts are then Every 14 days (up to 21 days depending on the programme). The trader keeps 80 % of profits, rising to 95 % with scaling. Available methods: crypto.
What drawdown rules apply at FundedElite?
FundedElite uses a static drawdown. The maximum total loss is 8 % of the account. The daily limit is 4 %. A static drawdown is computed from the starting balance and never moves, which makes it the easiest type to track.
Does FundedElite accept US traders?
Yes. FundedElite does not list the United States among its restricted countries. It does exclude DZ, CU, IR, IQ, KE, LB, LY, SO, KP, RU, and SY. Restriction lists change, so confirm on the firm's terms page before paying.
What are the main rules of the FundedElite challenge?
There is no time limit to complete the evaluation phases. No consistency rule caps how much of your profit can come from a single day. A minimum of 3 trading days is required.