Elite Futures
Well well well... a futures firm with no major complaints and an honest pass rate. We checked three times. It's real.
(7% of complaints)
Who Is This Firm For?
About Elite Futures
- Founded
- 2024
- Max Allocation
- $150,000
- Leverage
- 1:100
- Commissions
- $5
Pros
- - Six platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, DeepChart, Volumetrica, Quantower, ATAS
- - Custom model: configure drawdown, profit target, split (65/80/95%) and payout frequency
- - Weekly payouts available on Prime model
- - 4.6/5 Trustpilot, 290 reviews — replies to 66% of negatives within 24 hours
- - Scaling to $1,500,000
- - No daily loss limit on any model
Cons
- - Scalping disabled across all models — no exceptions
- - News trading restricted on funded accounts across all models
- - Consistency rule applies on funded accounts
- - Subscription model on Elite and Prime — costs accumulate over multiple months
- - Payout caps apply per cycle — $2,000 on $50K Elite, $2,500 on $100K Prime
- - Custom model has no news trading toggle by default
legit firm, got paid
Third firm i tested this quarter so here is where they landed. got my first payout via crypto and it landed in under an hour after approval. the news trading rules are clearly listed so theres no nasty surprise after …— Verified Trader (Abebe Patel) See all reviews
Scalping is disabled across every model and every platform — verify your strategy compatibility before purchasing. The Custom model is the most flexible option: configure drawdown, profit target, profit split (65%, 80%, or 95%), days between payouts (0, 10, or 21), contract scaling, and news trading before you buy. Prime offers weekly payouts and trailing drawdown — the only model with scaling available on $100K. Check the funded news trading restrictions specifically, as evaluation and funded rules differ.
Trading Conditions
Drawdown System
- Elite: EOD drawdown — $50K=$2,000 | $100K=$3,000 | $150K=$4,500
- Prime: Trailing Equity — $50K=$2,000 | $100K=$3,000 | $150K=$4,500
- Instant: EOD drawdown — $25K=$1,000 | $50K=$1,800 | $100K=$3,000 | $150K=$4,500
- Custom: EOD drawdown, configurable 3-4% — $50K | $100K | $150K
- No daily loss limit on any model across all account sizes
- Consistency rule: funded accounts only — applies across all models
High-Frequency & Fast Trading
- Not Allowed:
- Scalping — disabled across all models, all platforms, all account sizes, no exceptions
- HFT strategies
- Any strategy flagged as incompatible with actual futures market conditions
Low Liquidity & Timing
- Elite evaluation: news trading allowed
- Prime evaluation: news trading allowed
- Instant: news trading allowed
- Custom: news trading configurable via toggle before purchase
- All funded accounts: news trading with restrictions
- Weekend holding: available
Loss-Chasing & Gambling
- Not Allowed:
- Scalping — hard disable across all models
- Strategy switching between evaluation and funded
- Account sharing and third-party management
- Any trading inconsistent with actual futures market practices
Risk Management
- Consistency rule: funded accounts across all models — same approach required from evaluation
- Payout caps per cycle: Elite $50K=$2,000 | $100K=$2,500 | $150K=$3,000
- Prime payout caps: $50K=$1,300 | $100K=$2,500 | $150K=$3,500
- Instant payout caps: $25K=$800 | $50K=$1,500 | $100K=$2,500 | $150K=$3,500
- Custom payout caps: $50K=$2,000 | $100K=$2,500 | $150K=$3,500 (at 80% split)
- Scaling available on Prime $100K funded only
- Minimum trading days funded: 5 across all models
FuturesElite — Trading Conditions
FuturesElite is the futures product from Funded Elite — four account types, six platforms, and a Custom configurator that lets you set your own parameters before you buy. The rules are clearly structured. The scalping restriction is the one most traders miss. It applies everywhere, without exception.
Forbidden Trading Practices
▪ Scalping — disabled across all models, all platforms, all account sizes
▪ HFT strategies
▪ Strategy switching between evaluation and funded stage
▪ Account sharing — accounts personal and non-transferable
▪ Third-party account management
▪ Any trading inconsistent with actual futures market practices
The scalping restriction is a hard disable — not a guideline, not a soft flag. If your strategy involves short-duration trades, verify compatibility before purchasing. There is no model where scalping is permitted.
News Trading
▪ Elite, Prime, Instant evaluation: news trading allowed
▪ Custom model: news trading configurable via toggle before purchase
▪ All funded accounts: news trading with restrictions
▪ Specific funded restrictions: check help center for current window rules
The evaluation and funded rules are different. Passing with unrestricted news trading and then discovering the restrictions on the funded stage is a pattern worth avoiding. Read the funded conditions specifically before you start.
Expert Advisors
▪ No explicit EA ban in the rules
▪ Scalping restriction applies to EA strategies equally — if the EA scalps, it's prohibited
▪ Strategy consistency rule: same approach required from evaluation through funded
▪ Strategies inconsistent with actual futures market practices: prohibited
Automation is not banned. Automated scalping is. The distinction matters more for EAs than for manual traders.
Consistency Rule
▪ Applies on funded accounts across all models
▪ Does not apply during evaluation on Elite, Prime, or Instant
▪ Custom model: consistency rule applied by default
▪ Same trading approach required throughout the funded stage
Challenge Programs & Pricing
Elite — EOD Drawdown | 90% Split
| Size | Price/mo | Profit Target | Max DD | Daily Limit | Min Days | Max Contracts | Payout Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $90.30 | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 2 | 4 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $160.30 | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 2 | 8 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $230.30 | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 2 | 12 | $3,000 |
▪ Drawdown: EOD | Consistency rule: funded only | News: allowed evaluation, restricted funded
▪ Reset fees: $50K=$69 | $100K=$129 | $150K=$169
View all FuturesElite challenges & prices
Prime — Trailing Equity | 80% Split | Weekly Payouts
| Size | Price/mo | Profit Target | Max DD | Daily Limit | Min Days | Max Contracts | Payout Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $79.20 | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 1 | 3 | $1,300 |
| $100,000 | $151.20 | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 1 | 8 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $223.20 | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 1 | 12 | $3,500 |
▪ Drawdown: Trailing Equity | Weekly payouts | Scaling: available on $100K funded only
▪ Reset fees: $50K=$59 | $100K=$109 | $150K=$179
Instant — EOD Drawdown | 80% Split | No Evaluation
| Size | Price | Profit Target | Max DD | Daily Limit | Min Days | Max Contracts | Payout Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $167.30 | $2,000 | $1,000 | None | 10 | 2 | $800 |
| $50,000 | $244.30 | $3,500 | $1,800 | None | 10 | 4 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $328.30 | $7,000 | $3,000 | None | 10 | 8 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $398.30 | $10,000 | $4,500 | None | 10 | 12 | $3,500 |
▪ Drawdown: EOD | One-time fee | 10 minimum trading days | No evaluation required
▪ Consistency rule: yes | Scalping: disabled | Scaling: no
Custom — Configure Your Own Challenge
| Size | Price | Max DD | Profit Target | Split Options | Payout Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $129 | Configurable (4%) | Configurable (6%) | 65% / 80% / 95% | 0 / 10 / 21 days |
| $100,000 | $229 | Configurable (3%) | Configurable (6%) | 65% / 80% / 95% | 0 / 10 / 21 days |
| $150,000 | $329 | Configurable (3%) | Configurable (6%) | 65% / 80% / 95% | 0 / 10 / 21 days |
▪ Drawdown: EOD | Contract scaling: configurable | News trading: configurable toggle
▪ Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, DeepChart, Volumetrica, Quantower, ATAS
▪ Consistency rule: yes | Scalping: disabled regardless of configuration | Min trading days: 1
Check live pricing at FuturesElite
Payouts & Funding
▪ Elite: 90% profit split | Prime: 80% | Instant: 80% | Custom: 65%, 80%, or 95%
▪ Prime: weekly payouts available — every 7 days
▪ Elite and Prime: subscription model — monthly fee continues until funded or cancelled
▪ Instant: one-time fee
▪ Payout caps apply per cycle — vary by model and account size
▪ Scaling: available on Prime $100K funded only
▪ Scaling path: up to $1,500,000
▪ Minimum trading days on funded: 5 across all models
Inactivity & Account Rules
▪ Inactivity: not explicitly defined — check website for current policy
▪ Strategy consistency: same approach required from evaluation through funded on all models
▪ One account per user — credentials non-transferable
▪ Company reserves right to terminate access at sole discretion
Final Take
FuturesElite is one of the more thoughtfully structured futures prop products available. Six platforms, four distinct models, a Custom configurator with real flexibility, weekly payouts on Prime, and 4.6/5 on Trustpilot across 290 reviews with active support responses — these are genuine differentiators.
The scalping restriction is the rule that catches the most traders off guard. It applies across every model, every platform, and every account size without exception. If your strategy involves short-duration trades, this is the first thing to verify before you buy anything.
The payout caps are the second thing to understand — they vary by model and account size and apply per cycle, not per month. On Elite $50K, the cap is $2,000 per cycle. On Prime $50K, it's $1,300. The Custom model lets you choose 95% profit split if you're willing to pay the higher price — but the scalping restriction still applies regardless of what you configure.
For futures traders who want platform flexibility and a product built by a team with a track record — FuturesElite is one of the more credible options in the space.
Features & Support
Elite Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Elite Funded
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Prime Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Prime Funded
Step 1 3.0%
Step 2 N/A
Instant
Step 1 3.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Elite Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Elite Funded
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Prime Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Prime Funded
Step 1 2.8%
Step 2 N/A
Instant
Step 1 3.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Elite Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Elite Funded
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Prime Evaluation
Step 1 6.0%
Step 2 N/A
Prime Funded
Step 1 4.0%
Step 2 N/A
Instant
Step 1 3.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Instant
Step 1 3.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Solid Platform, No Surprises
I am a swing trader so teh overnight and weekend rules mattered most to me. there is a discord and staff actually show up in it occasionally. trades closed at my stop exactly, no requote nonsense or sneaky slippage at the level. i never had to chase suport, they actually closed my ticket the same day. i got a partial refund of my fee back with my first payout which i wasnt expecting. spreads are fine, nothing crazy, nothing terrible, it is a prop firm not a charity. dude sticking around until they give me a reason not to.
Better Than My Last Firm
Someone in my discord swore these guys pay fast so here we are. they honoured a payout even though i fat fingered a lot size, very fair. the consistency rule is generous enough that one good day doesnt disqualify your whole payout. payouts are biweekly on funded accounts which is way better than the monthly firms. drawdown is end of day based not intraday so a quick wick against me doesnt kill the account. solid firm, not perfect, but it does what it says on the tin.
smooth from eval to payout
Went with the smallest account size to keep the risk low while i learned. slippage outside of high impact news is basically a non issue for me. the demo and funded feeds matched closely enough that i trusted my backtests. their server uptime during the last nfp was flawless from where i sat. crypto and wire both supported, i did wire and it hit my bank in two business days. fast eval, fair rules, faster payout, top marks from me.
no complaints from me
My prop firm group chat would not shut up about them so i caved. dude teh scaling plan is actually motivating instead of being some impossible carrot on a stick. partial closes and trailing stops both worked exactly like they should. the trailing drawdown is reasonable if you size your positions like an adult. the rules are written in plain english so i actually knew what id get banned for before i started. the kind of firm you forget to worry about becuase it just works.
legit firm
Jumped in during a discount they were running over the holidays. no hidden gotchas on the payout page, what they say is what you actually get. the second phase target was lower than phase one which kept me sane. they grandfathered my old account rules when they updated their terms which felt fair. their content creators seem to actually trade the product instead of just reading scripts. two thumbs up, payout landed before the email even did.
does what it says
Started with a two step challenge after comparing a few options. the withdrawal request i submitted on a tuesday was sitting in my bank by thursday morning. the platform let me set custom alerts which actually helped me stick to my risk plan. i had a margin scare during cpi and the platform held up without freezing. got my first payout via crypto and it landed in under an hour after approval. this is the one i recommend when people ask where to start.
payout came early actually
My buddy kept hyping these guys up so i gave them a shot. i was funded the same day i passed, no waiting around for a manual review for a week. reset on a blown challenge was free which saved me from buying a whole new account. the weekly market recap they send is actually worth reading. overnight swaps are charged but they are upfront about the numbers. i can run my own ea on their platform and it ran without any weird restrictions. four stars from me, knocking one off purely for the dated dashboard.
pleasantly boring
Came across this firm in a discord i'm in and gave it a shot. i had a losing month and they did not nuke my account, just the usual rules applied. my market orders fill basically where i click, slippage has been almost nothing so far. the minimum trading days is low so you can get funded fast if youre actually profitable. the consistency rule is generous compared to the firms that cap you hard. scaled my account twice and they honored every bit of it.
pleasantly surprised tbh
Signed up after seeing them everywhere on twitter, figured why not. platform was stable teh whole time, no random disconnects during news. their scaling plan doesnt reset your progress if you have one losing month which is rare. the scaling lets you double your account size every time you clear a payout milestone. withdrawal was instant and the support guy was actually friendly. tbh
not bad at all
Took the plunge after lurking their subreddit for weeks. platform was stable the whole time, no random disconnects during news. they honoured a payout even though i fat fingered a lot size, very fair. i hit up support on a saturday night fully expecting silence and someone replied in maybe ten minutes. monthly fee on the challenge is honestly cheap compared to what others charge for the same size. they kept their end every single time, that is the whole story.
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