Italy • Founded 2023Configurable to 60–95% (Instant: 70 or 95%)
Configurable cycles 3 to 21 days
Leverage 1:30, 1:50, or 1:100 (configurable)
1 Step, 2 Step, Lite tiers, Flash, Instant
Trading Platforms
MatchTrader
MT5
TradeLockerPayout Methods
Crypto
RiseworksAbout FundedElite
FundedElite is a forex prop firm based in Italy, launched in November 2023 under CEO Christian Habibi (the same operator behind futures sister brand FuturesElite). The firm offers six evaluation paths across MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, and TradeLocker, with account sizes from $5,000 up to $300,000 funded. Profit split, leverage, payout cycle, scalping, and weekend trading are configurable at checkout, which lets traders tune both the price and the rule set to match their style. Payouts run on Riseworks and crypto, with cycles as fast as every 3 days on Instant accounts.
Challenge Programs
1 Step
Single-phase evaluation with a 12% profit target, 3% daily loss limit, and 8% max loss. Includes a free retry if the challenge fails. Sizes from $7K to $300K.
Profit Split: 80% (configurable up to 95%)
Drawdown: Static | Free Retry: Yes | Default Payout Cycle: 7 days
2 Step
Two-phase evaluation: 8% target in Phase 1, 5% in Phase 2. 5% daily loss limit, 8% max loss. Includes a free retry. Sizes from $7K to $300K.
Profit Split: 80% (configurable up to 95%)
Drawdown: Static | Free Retry: Yes | Default Payout Cycle: 7 days
Lite 1 Step
Lower-cost 1-Step variant with a 12% profit target and tighter 6% max loss. No free retry. Starts at $24 ($15.60 with code) for the 5K. Sizes from $5K to $300K.
Profit Split: 80% (configurable up to 95%)
Drawdown: Static | Free Retry: No | Default Payout Cycle: 7 days
Lite 2 Step
Lower-cost 2-Step variant with 10% then 5% profit targets and 8% max loss. No free retry. The cheapest evaluation in the lineup at $13 (5K with code). Sizes from $5K to $300K.
Profit Split: 80% (configurable up to 95%)
Drawdown: Static | Free Retry: No | Default Payout Cycle: 7 days
Flash Activation
Pay $5 ($2.50 with code MAY3) for the evaluation, then a one-time activation fee only after passing. 3% target, 6% max loss with trailing equity drawdown. Sizes from $25K to $200K.
Profit Split: 80% (configurable up to 95%)
Drawdown: Trailing Equity | Free Retry: No | Default Payout Cycle: 14 days
Instant
Funded immediately with no evaluation phase. 70% default profit split, 6% trailing max loss, 3-day payout cycle. Sizes from $7K to $100K. Includes a configurable consistency rule toggle.
Profit Split: 70% (configurable to 95%)
Drawdown: Trailing Equity | Free Retry: No | Default Payout Cycle: 3 days
Configurable at Checkout
Every program lets you adjust profit split (60/70/80/95% — Instant is 70/95), leverage (1:30, 1:50, or 1:100), days between payouts (3, 7, 14, or 21), and toggle scalping or weekend trading on. Instant accounts also include a consistency rule toggle. Each change adjusts the upfront fee, so the price you see in the table is the default configuration with code applied.
Leverage
| Asset | Instant | 1-Step | 2-Steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forex | |||
| Metals | |||
| Indices | |||
| Energy | |||
| Crypto |
Commissions
| Asset | Commission |
|---|---|
| Forex | $3 round trip total |
| Metals | $3 round trip total |
| Energy | $3 round trip total |
| Indices | No commission |
| Crypto | No commission |
| Size | Program | Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout | Loyalty | Activation | Price |
|---|
35% Off All Standard Programs
Use code MAY35 at checkout for 35% off any 1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step, or Instant account. Stacks with all configurable settings.
50% Off Flash Activation
Use code MAY3 at checkout to drop the Flash Activation evaluation fee from $5 to $2.50. Activation fee is still paid only after you pass.
Daily Loss Limit
3% on 1 Step, Lite 1 Step, Flash Activation, and Instant accounts. 5% on 2 Step and Lite 2 Step accounts. Calculated against starting equity each day.
Maximum Loss Limit
Configurable at checkout. Defaults: 8% on 1 Step / 2 Step / Lite 2 Step, 6% on Lite 1 Step / Flash Activation / Instant. Hover the values in the table for the full configurable range per program.
Drawdown Type
Static drawdown on 1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, and Lite 2 Step — the loss limit is fixed against starting balance. Trailing equity drawdown on Flash Activation and Instant — the limit follows the highest equity reached.
Profit Target
1 Step and Lite 1 Step: 12% (configurable from 8%, 10%, or 12%). 2 Step: 8% Phase 1 then 5% Phase 2 (configurable from 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%, or 12%). Lite 2 Step: 10% Phase 1 then 5% Phase 2 (configurable from 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%, or 12%). Flash Activation: 3% (configurable from 2% to 6%). Instant: no target (funded immediately).
Free Retry
Included on 1 Step and 2 Step. Not included on Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step, Flash Activation, or Instant.
Profit Split
Default 80% on all programs except Instant (default 70%). Configurable at checkout to 60%, 70%, 80%, or 95% on standard programs. Instant is configurable to either 70% or 95%. Higher split adjusts the upfront fee.
Leverage
Configurable at checkout to 1:30, 1:50, or 1:100 across every program. Default 1:30. Higher leverage adjusts the upfront fee.
Days Between Payouts
Configurable at checkout to every 3, 7, 14, or 21 days on every program. Default cycles: 7 days on standard evaluations, 14 days on Flash Activation, 3 days on Instant.
Minimum Trading Days
3 trading days on most evaluations. 5 trading days on $300K standard accounts (1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step). On Flash Activation, 3 days during evaluation drops to 1 day once funded.
News Trading
Allowed on every program with no time-window restrictions during evaluation or once funded.
Weekend Holding
Enabled across all programs. Positions can stay open over the weekend.
Allow Scalping (toggle)
Disabled by default. Can be toggled on at checkout on any program. Enabling adjusts the upfront fee.
Weekend Trading (toggle)
Disabled by default. Can be toggled on at checkout on any program. Enabling adjusts the upfront fee.
Consistency Rule
60% on $300K standard accounts (no single trading day can account for more than 60% of total profit). 30% on Flash Activation. Optional toggle on Instant accounts. Not enforced on smaller standard sizes.
Fee Refund
Yes on every program. The evaluation fee is refunded with your first qualifying payout.
KYC Verification
Required before receiving a funded account or processing the first payout.
Support
24/7 across all programs.
Live On-Chain Payouts — Last 30 Days
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80% default split (70% on Instant) • Configurable cycles 3 to 21 days • Crypto and Riseworks rails
Default Payout Cycles by Program
Standard evaluations (1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step) default to every 7 days. Flash Activation defaults to every 14 days. Instant defaults to every 3 days. All cycles are configurable at checkout to 3, 7, 14, or 21 days, and the choice adjusts the upfront fee.
Payout Methods
Crypto and Riseworks. Riseworks settles in USDC on Arbitrum and is the same rail tracked on the live on-chain payout tracker above.
Profit Split
80% default on standard programs (configurable to 60%, 70%, or 95% at checkout). 70% default on Instant (configurable to 95%). Picking a higher split increases the upfront fee.
Fee Refund
The evaluation fee is refunded on the first qualifying payout across all programs.
Minimum Trading Days Before Payout
3 trading days on most accounts. 5 days on $300K standard sizes. On Flash Activation, the funded account drops to a 1-day minimum after passing.
Consistency Rule
60% on $300K standard accounts • 30% on Flash Activation • Optional toggle on Instant accounts • Not applied on smaller standard sizes. Where applied, no single trading day can account for more than the stated percentage of total profits.
KYC
KYC verification is required before the first payout is processed.
Crypto • Riseworks
Available Markets & Leverage
Forex
Metals
Indices
Energy
Crypto
Commissions
Forex
$3 round trip total
Metals
$3 round trip total
Energy
$3 round trip total
Indices
No commission
Crypto
No commission
Highlights
3 Trading Platforms
MatchTrader • MT5 • TradeLocker
6 Program Types
1 Step • 2 Step • Lite tiers • Flash • Instant
Configurable Pricing
Tune split, leverage & payout cycle at checkout
Expert Review & Ratings
FundedElite covers most of the bases for forex traders. Lite tiers start at $13 (5K with code), the 1 Step and 2 Step Standard tiers add a free retry, Flash Activation puts most of the cost behind passing, and Instant skips the evaluation entirely with 3-day payouts. Profit split, leverage, payout cycle, scalping, and weekend trading are all configurable at checkout — which is unusual at this price level. The 711 Trustpilot reviews trend positive (4.3/5), though the firm is newer than long-running competitors.
Summary
FundedElite has been operating since November 2023 from Italy under CEO Christian Habibi. The firm runs six distinct programs that span the spectrum from cheap entry-level evaluations (Lite 2 Step at $13 for 5K) to immediate funding (Instant from $103.35 for 7K). What makes it stand out from typical forex prop firms is the configurability at checkout — every program lets you adjust profit split (60–95%), leverage (1:30 to 1:100), payout cycle (3 to 21 days), and toggle scalping or weekend trading. The 711 Trustpilot reviews skew positive at 4.3/5, though the review count is smaller than firms like FTMO or FundingPips. Payouts run on Riseworks and crypto, and the on-chain RISEPAY tracker on the Payouts tab shows live transactions for verification.
Deep Dive
More About FundedElite
Is FundedElite Legit?
FundedElite is a registered Italian prop firm that launched in November 2023 under CEO Christian Habibi — the same operator behind FuturesElite, the futures sister brand. As of writing, the firm holds a 4.3 Trustpilot rating from 711 reviews. Payouts run on Riseworks (USDC on Arbitrum) and crypto, and the live on-chain payout tracker on this page shows real RISEPAY token transactions in 30-day windows. KYC verification is required before the first payout. The firm is newer than long-running competitors like FTMO or FundingPips, so the review count is smaller, but the operation, payment rails, and rule set are transparent.
FundedElite vs Other Forex Prop Firms
FundedElite vs FTMO: FTMO has been operating since 2014 with a much larger Trustpilot footprint and a 90% profit split on funded accounts. FundedElite undercuts FTMO heavily on entry price (Lite 2 Step 5K at $13 vs FTMO's cheapest tier in the $80s) and offers a configurable profit split that can hit 95%, but FTMO's track record and review volume are significantly deeper.
FundedElite vs FundingPips: FundingPips runs a more conventional 2-Step model with set rules, while FundedElite lets you adjust split, leverage, and payout cycle at checkout. FundingPips has a larger Trustpilot review count and longer track record. FundedElite is the more flexible firm; FundingPips is the more battle-tested one.
FundedElite vs Alpha Capital: Alpha Capital offers 1-Step, 2-Step, and 3-Step evaluations on cTrader, MT5, DXTrade, and TradeLocker with a fixed 80% split. FundedElite lacks a 3-Step option but adds Flash Activation (low-fee with post-pass activation) and Instant (no-evaluation). Alpha Capital's pricing is fixed; FundedElite's is configurable.
FundedElite Frequently Asked Questions
What is the profit split at FundedElite?
The default profit split is 80% on every program except Instant, which defaults to 70%. Standard programs (1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step, Flash Activation) are configurable to 60%, 70%, 80%, or 95% at checkout. Instant accounts are configurable to 70% or 95%. Picking a higher split adjusts the upfront fee.
What evaluation programs does FundedElite offer?
Six programs: 1 Step (12% target), 2 Step (8% then 5%), Lite 1 Step (lower-cost 1-step with 6% max loss), Lite 2 Step (lower-cost 2-step), Flash Activation ($5 evaluation with activation fee paid only after passing), and Instant (funded immediately, no evaluation). All except Flash Activation are sized from $5K (Lite tiers) or $7K (Standard tiers) up to $300K.
How do FundedElite payouts work?
Payouts run on Riseworks (USDC on Arbitrum) and crypto. Cycles are configurable at checkout to every 3, 7, 14, or 21 days. Default cycles: 7 days on standard evaluations, 14 days on Flash Activation, 3 days on Instant. The evaluation fee is refunded on the first qualifying payout. KYC verification is required before the first payout is processed.
What platforms does FundedElite support?
MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, and TradeLocker. Flash Activation is available on MetaTrader 5 and MatchTrader only. The other five programs support all three platforms.
What is the maximum allocation at FundedElite?
Maximum total allocation across funded accounts is $400,000. The largest single account size is $300,000 on standard evaluations (1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step). Flash Activation tops out at $200,000 per account, and Instant tops out at $100,000.
What discount codes are active?
Two codes. MAY35 applies 35% off all 1 Step, 2 Step, Lite 1 Step, Lite 2 Step, and Instant accounts. MAY3 applies 50% off the Flash Activation evaluation fee, dropping it from $5 to $2.50. Flash uses its own code because of the activation-fee model.
Can I change the rules on my account?
Yes — at checkout. Profit split, leverage (1:30, 1:50, 1:100), payout cycle (3, 7, 14, 21 days), allow scalping, and weekend trading are all toggles or selectors that adjust the upfront fee. Instant accounts also include a consistency rule toggle. Once the account is purchased the configuration is locked.
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