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%
two payouts and counting
Got in through an affiliate link from a trader i follow, no shame. the challenge timer is generous, i never felt rushed into bad trades. the mobile app stays synced with desktop so i can check positions on the go without lag. my market orders fill basically where i click, slippage has been almost nothing so far. support actually answered and the money actually arrived, what a concept. can you guys get in contact with this firm if I provide an acc number? their customer support hasn't replied in a week.
paid on time every time
honestly just wanted to see if any of these prop firms are legit at all. i like that they show your stats in real time instead of a delayed dashboard. their spreads on gold are tighter than the broker i was using before i found them. the minimum trading days is low so you can get funded fast if youre actually profitable. the eval took me like 27 trading days total, not fast not slow, just fair. they let me run my algo as long as it is not some latency arbitrage exploit. passed first try, paid first request, recommending without a second thought.
honestly impressed
Heard about them on a youtube review and figured i'd see for myself. i held positions over the weekend a bunch of times and never got penalised. getting verified for a payout needed an id and a selfie, standard stuff … painless. i emailed about a deduction i didnt understand and they explained it within the hour. can you guys get in contact with this firm if I provide an acc number? their customer support hasn't replied in 7 days. the news trading rules are clearly listed so theres no nasty surprise after you pass. would i recommend? yeah … as long as you can follow rules.
low key impressed
Started here as a complete beginner, here is how that went. the payout actually hit my account in like two days which i did not expect. first withdrawal i was sweating bullets but it came through clean and on time. kyc was painless, uploaded my id and got verified the same afternoon. been with them six months and the payout reliability is the main reason im still here. payouts are biweekly on funded accounts which is way better than the monthly firms. happy to keep them as my main while i test others on the side.
in it for the long haul
Finally pulled the trigger after comparing like six firms on a spreadsheet. i renewed my challenge this month which is basically my whole review right there. their scaling plan doesnt reset your progress if you have one losing month which is rare. i tested the live account against the demo with the same setups and it matched. i traded indices mostly and the spreads on those were perfectly fine. verdict: boring in the best possible way.
platform is rock solid
wanted lower targets and a calmer ruleset so this one caught my eye. slippage outside of high impact news is basically a non issue for me. i scaled twice and each bump was a real size jump not some token gesture. the profit target on phase one is ambitious but not insane. no surprise inactivity fees which i half expected to get hit with. i like that the daily loss limit resets at a sane hour for my timezone. no regrets, would hand them my eval fee again.
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