FundedElite rules: drawdown, daily loss and reset time

FundedElite has 10 programs with verified rules, and the maximum loss is static on 6 and intraday trailing on 4. The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET) on every program. The table for each program below gives the profit target, daily loss limit and maximum loss, with the verification date and the firm's own source.

Verified on against FundedElite’s own rules: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437187-1-step-challenge-free-retry, faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437194-2-step-challenge-free-retry, faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437198-lite-1-step-challenge. Consistry re-reads every firm’s pages weekly.

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FundedElite rules by program

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry: a 12% profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and an 8% static maximum loss.

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Rules12%3%8%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 8%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. One phase at the defaults: 12% target (8–12% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 8% static max loss (5–10% at checkout), 3 profitable days of at least 1% to pass and per funded payout cycle; $300K: 5 days and a 60% best-day cap. Free retry after a breach: a new account with the max loss cut to 6% and a 50% split for good. Split 80% by default; first payout after 21 days, then every 14; fee refunded with the 3rd payout. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry: 8% then 5% profit targets, a 5% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and an 8% static maximum loss.

FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Phase 18%5%8%Static
Phase 25%5%8%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 5% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 8%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. 8% then 5% at the defaults (phase 1 6–12% at checkout), 5% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 8% static max loss (5–10% at checkout), 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per phase and per funded payout cycle (1% from $200K; $300K: 5 days and a 60% best-day cap). Free retry after a breach: back to phase 1 with the daily limit cut to 3%, a 1% day threshold and a 50% split for good. Split 80% by default; first payout after 21 days, then every 14; fee refunded with the 3rd payout. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite LITE 1-Step

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite LITE 1-Step: a 12% profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% static maximum loss.

FundedElite LITE 1-Step limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Rules12%3%6%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. One phase at the defaults, no free retry: 12% target (8–12% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 6% static max loss (5–10% at checkout), 3 profitable days of at least 1% to pass and per funded payout cycle; $300K: 5 days and a 60% best-day cap. Split 80% by default; first payout after 21 days, then every 21; fee refunded with the 3rd payout. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite LITE 2-Step

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite LITE 2-Step: 10% then 5% profit targets, a 4% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and an 8% static maximum loss.

FundedElite LITE 2-Step limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Phase 110%4%8%Static
Phase 25%4%8%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 4% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 8%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. 10% then 5% at the defaults (phase 1 6–12% at checkout), no free retry, 4% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 8% static max loss (6–10% at checkout), 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per phase (1% per funded payout cycle and from $200K; $300K: 5 days and a 60% best-day cap). Split 80% by default; first payout after 21 days, then every 14; fee refunded with the 3rd payout. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite Instant

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite Instant: no profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% intraday trailing maximum loss that keeps rising with new highs and has no lock point.

FundedElite Instant limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
RulesNone3%6%Intraday trailing
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, trailing: it follows the peak and it is recalculated on every tick. It sits a fixed distance behind the peak. It has no lock point and keeps rising with every new high.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
Yes, a 25% best-day rule. Payouts: 4 profitable days of at least 0.5% per cycle, best day at most 25% of total profit (not a breach: more profit is needed), split 70% on the first payout then 80%.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. Funded from day one, no target. Daily loss 3% of the account size below the DAY'S HIGHEST equity (the firm's example: a $52,000 peak on a $50K puts the floor at $50,500), we carry 3% below the day's open, so after a gain our floor can sit below the firm's; confirm on the dashboard. 6% max loss trailing the highest equity at a fixed distance, never locks ("no ceiling"). Payouts: 4 profitable days of at least 0.5% per cycle, best day at most 25% of total profit (not a breach: more profit is needed), split 70% on the first payout then 80%; first payout after 21 days, then every 21 by default; no fee refund. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite Instant Elite

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite Instant Elite: no profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% intraday trailing maximum loss that keeps rising with new highs and has no lock point.

FundedElite Instant Elite limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
RulesNone3%6%Intraday trailing
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, trailing: it follows the peak and it is recalculated on every tick. It sits a fixed distance behind the peak. It has no lock point and keeps rising with every new high.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. Funded from day one, no target, no consistency rule. Daily loss 3% of the account size below the DAY'S HIGHEST equity, we carry 3% below the day's open, so after a gain our floor can sit below the firm's; confirm on the dashboard. 6% max loss trailing the highest equity at a fixed distance, never locks. Payouts: 4 profitable days of at least 0.5% per cycle (5 on $300K and $400K), split 70% on the first payout then 80%; first payout after 21 days, then every 21 by default; no fee refund. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite Catalyst

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite Catalyst: an 8% profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% intraday trailing maximum loss that keeps rising with new highs and has no lock point.

FundedElite Catalyst limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Rules8%3%6%Intraday trailing
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, trailing: it follows the peak and it is recalculated on every tick. It sits a fixed distance behind the peak. It has no lock point and keeps rising with every new high.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
Yes, a 30% best-day rule. Best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout).
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. A funded account that doubles after every approved payout, up to $1M and a 95% split. Each stage: 8% target (5–10% at checkout) to unlock the payout and the next stage, 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, max loss trailing the highest equity at a fixed distance that never locks, 6% on the $25K stage, 5% from $50K (buying the $50K starts at stage 2). 5 profitable days per stage with a minimum P&L per day ($150 at 25K, $250 at 50K); best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout). Split 80%, +5 points per payout; first payout after 14 days. No weekend trading; whether weekend holding is allowed is not stated. A breach after the first stage can be reset for a fee; the bought stage cannot. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite Flash Activation

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite Flash Activation: a 6% profit target, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% static maximum loss.

FundedElite Flash Activation limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Rules6%3%6%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
One phase at the defaults: 6% target (2–6% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 6% STATIC max loss below the starting balance (6/8/10% at checkout), no minimum trading days.
Consistency rule
Yes, a 30% best-day rule. Funded payouts: 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per payout (5 on $300K and $400K), best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout), split 80%, first payout after 14 days, then every 14.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. Pay-after-pass: $5 to start, the activation fee only after passing (within 29 days or the offer expires; fail and you lose only the $5). One phase at the defaults: 6% target (2–6% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 6% STATIC max loss below the starting balance (6/8/10% at checkout), no minimum trading days. Once funded the max loss becomes 6% TRAILING your highest equity (never moves down), Consistry fills a funded account from this evaluation row, so after passing set the max loss to trailing by hand. Funded payouts: 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per payout (5 on $300K and $400K), best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout), split 80%, first payout after 14 days, then every 14. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite ATOM 1-Step

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite ATOM 1-Step: an 8% profit target, a 4% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 6% intraday trailing maximum loss that keeps rising with new highs and has no lock point.

FundedElite ATOM 1-Step limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Rules8%4%6%Intraday trailing
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 4% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 6%, trailing: it follows the peak and it is recalculated on every tick. It sits a fixed distance behind the peak. It has no lock point and keeps rising with every new high.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
Yes, a 50% best-day rule. Best day at most 50% of total profit in the evaluation and once funded (over the cap the target rises.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. No help article exists for ATOM: the rules and prices come from the firm's checkout template (app.fundedelite.com, "1 Step - Atom", read 2026-10-14), confirm them on your dashboard. One phase: 8% target, 4% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 6% max loss trailing your highest equity at a fixed distance (never said to stop, so we keep it trailing), 1 trading day minimum. Best day at most 50% of total profit in the evaluation and once funded (over the cap the target rises; not a breach). Funded: 5 profitable days of at least 0.5% per payout, each payout capped at 3% of the account size, split 80% (100% or 70% at checkout, which changes the price), first payout after 21 days, then every 14 (3, 7 or 21 at checkout). No profit-target or max-loss options on this template. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

FundedElite ATOM 2-Step

Verified October 14, 2026 · source

FundedElite ATOM 2-Step: 8% then 5% profit targets, a 3% daily loss limit that resets at 17:00 New York time (ET), and a 10% static maximum loss.

FundedElite ATOM 2-Step limits
PhaseProfit targetDaily loss limitMaximum lossMaximum loss type
Phase 18%3%10%Static
Phase 25%3%10%Static
Daily reset
The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).
Daily loss calculation
The limit is 3% of the starting account size.
Maximum loss
The maximum loss is 10%, static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves.
Minimum trading days
Not recorded in the verified rules.
Consistency rule
Yes, a 50% best-day rule. No best-day rule in the evaluation. Once funded, best day at most 50% of total profit (over the cap the target rises.
News trading
Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release. source

Program notes. No help article exists for ATOM: the rules and prices come from the firm's checkout template (app.fundedelite.com, "2 Step - Atom", read 2026-10-14), confirm them on your dashboard. 8% then 5% at the defaults (10%, 7% or 6% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 10% static max loss below the starting balance (8% or 6% at checkout, cheaper), 1 trading day minimum per phase. No best-day rule in the evaluation; once funded, best day at most 50% of total profit (over the cap the target rises; not a breach), each payout capped at 3% of the account size, split 80% (95% or 70% at checkout), first payout after 21 days, then every 14 (3, 7 or 21 at checkout). Weekend trading and 30-second scalping are paid add-ons; a reset costs about 2.2 times the fee. Day rolls at 5 PM New York (US DST). Rules are configurable at checkout (target, max loss, split, payout interval, leverage, weekend trading, 30-second scalping); shown at the FAQ's defaults, check your dashboard. Every position must stay open at least 3 minutes (30 seconds with the add-on) and scalp profit is capped by size; weekend holding allowed, Saturday/Sunday trading needs an add-on. News trading allowed per the FAQ, though the terms forbid opening trades when major events are scheduled or within 2 hours of a market closure of 2 hours or more. No fully automated EAs, grid or martingale bots. 29 days without a trade (30 in the terms) can close the account. Funded: 50% of the daily limit per instrument per day; the 4th consecutive payout is not paid out but becomes the starting balance of a Live Trading Programme account. Leverage forex 1:30 (1:50 / 1:100 at a cost). Platforms: MT5 or Match-Trader, chosen at purchase. Allocation cap $400K.

What FundedElite says

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Maximum loss type · 4 programs
“Starting balance minus the max loss. It never moves.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437262-how-is-the-max-loss-limit-calculated

Maximum loss · FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry
“Max loss (static) 8% 5%, 6%, 8%, 10%”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437187-1-step-challenge-free-retry

Daily loss limit · 5 programs
“1-Step, 2-Step, LITE, Flash Activation and Catalyst: the floor is set once per day, at the daily reset, from the higher of your closing balance or closing equity of the previous day.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437257-how-is-the-daily-loss-limit-calculated

Maximum loss · FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry
“Example ($50,000 account): Phase 1 target $4,000, Phase 2 target $2,500, daily loss $2,500, max loss floor $46,000.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437194-2-step-challenge-free-retry

Maximum loss · FundedElite LITE 1-Step
“Example ($25,000 account): target $28,000, max loss floor $23,500, daily loss $750, a profitable day needs at least $250.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437198-lite-1-step-challenge

Maximum loss · FundedElite LITE 2-Step
“Max loss (static) 8% 8% 6%, 8%, 10%”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437202-lite-2-step-challenge

Maximum loss type · FundedElite Instant and FundedElite Instant Elite
“6% trailing (from the highest equity reached)”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437205-instant-and-instant-elite

Maximum loss · FundedElite Instant, FundedElite Instant Elite and FundedElite Catalyst
“Highest equity ever reached minus the max loss. It moves up with your equity and never moves down.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437262-how-is-the-max-loss-limit-calculated

Daily loss limit · FundedElite Instant and FundedElite Instant Elite
“Instant and Instant Elite: the floor follows your highest equity of the current day, so it moves up while you are in profit and resets at the next daily reset.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437257-how-is-the-daily-loss-limit-calculated

Maximum loss type · FundedElite Catalyst
“Max loss trailing equity: 6% on the $25K stage, 5% from $50K up. It rises with your equity and never moves down.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437215-catalyst

Daily loss limit · FundedElite Catalyst
“Daily loss 3%, based on the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437215-catalyst

Maximum loss type · FundedElite Flash Activation
“Evaluation: profit target 6% (options 2% to 6%), daily loss 3%, max loss 6% static (options 6%, 8%, 10%), no minimum trading days.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437207-flash-activation-challenge

Maximum loss · FundedElite Flash Activation
“Evaluation: profit target 6% (options 2% to 6%), daily loss 3%, max loss 6% static (options 6%, 8%, 10%), no minimum trading days.”

Source: faq.fundedelite.com/en/articles/17437207-flash-activation-challenge

Maximum loss type · FundedElite ATOM 1-Step
“"drawdown":{"kind":"trailingEquity","value":6000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

Maximum loss · FundedElite ATOM 1-Step
“"drawdown":{"kind":"trailingEquity","value":6000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

Daily loss limit · FundedElite ATOM 1-Step
“"dailyLossLimit":{"kind":"last_eod_equity_balance","value":4000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

Maximum loss type · FundedElite ATOM 2-Step
“"drawdown":{"kind":"static","value":10000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

Maximum loss · FundedElite ATOM 2-Step
“"drawdown":{"kind":"static","value":10000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

Daily loss limit · FundedElite ATOM 2-Step
“"dailyLossLimit":{"kind":"last_eod_equity_balance","value":3000,"onTrigger":"close"}”

Source: app.fundedelite.com/api/drpc/other/getChallengestemplates

FundedElite rules, questions answered

Does FundedElite have a trailing drawdown?

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite LITE 1-Step, FundedElite LITE 2-Step, FundedElite Flash Activation and FundedElite ATOM 2-Step: No. The maximum loss is static: a fixed floor below the starting balance that never moves. FundedElite Instant, FundedElite Instant Elite, FundedElite Catalyst and FundedElite ATOM 1-Step: Yes. The maximum loss trails the peak. It is recalculated on every tick. It sits a fixed distance behind the peak. It has no lock point and keeps rising with every new high.

When does the daily loss limit reset at FundedElite?

All FundedElite programs: The daily loss limit resets at 17:00 New York time (ET).

How is the daily loss limit calculated at FundedElite?

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite LITE 1-Step and FundedElite Flash Activation: The limit is 3% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: "1-Step, 2-Step, LITE, Flash Activation and Catalyst: the floor is set once per day, at the daily reset, from the higher of your closing balance or closing equity of the previous day." FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry: The limit is 5% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: "1-Step, 2-Step, LITE, Flash Activation and Catalyst: the floor is set once per day, at the daily reset, from the higher of your closing balance or closing equity of the previous day." FundedElite LITE 2-Step: The limit is 4% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: "1-Step, 2-Step, LITE, Flash Activation and Catalyst: the floor is set once per day, at the daily reset, from the higher of your closing balance or closing equity of the previous day." FundedElite Instant and FundedElite Instant Elite: The limit is 3% of the starting account size. FundedElite Catalyst: The limit is 3% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: "Daily loss 3%, based on the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity." FundedElite ATOM 1-Step: The limit is 4% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: ""dailyLossLimit":{"kind":"last_eod_equity_balance","value":4000,"onTrigger":"close"}" FundedElite ATOM 2-Step: The limit is 3% of the starting account size. FundedElite states: ""dailyLossLimit":{"kind":"last_eod_equity_balance","value":3000,"onTrigger":"close"}"

Does FundedElite have a consistency rule?

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite LITE 1-Step, FundedElite LITE 2-Step and FundedElite Instant Elite: No consistency rule. FundedElite Instant: Yes, a 25% best-day rule. Payouts: 4 profitable days of at least 0.5% per cycle, best day at most 25% of total profit (not a breach: more profit is needed), split 70% on the first payout then 80%. FundedElite Catalyst: Yes, a 30% best-day rule. Best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout). FundedElite Flash Activation: Yes, a 30% best-day rule. Funded payouts: 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per payout (5 on $300K and $400K), best day at most 30% of total profit (removable at checkout), split 80%, first payout after 14 days, then every 14. FundedElite ATOM 1-Step: Yes, a 50% best-day rule. Best day at most 50% of total profit in the evaluation and once funded (over the cap the target rises. FundedElite ATOM 2-Step: Yes, a 50% best-day rule. No best-day rule in the evaluation. Once funded, best day at most 50% of total profit (over the cap the target rises.

What is the minimum number of trading days at FundedElite?

FundedElite 1-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite 2-Step + Free Retry, FundedElite LITE 1-Step, FundedElite LITE 2-Step, FundedElite Instant, FundedElite Instant Elite and 3 more programs: The verified rules do not record a minimum number of trading days. FundedElite Flash Activation: The program notes state: One phase at the defaults: 6% target (2–6% at checkout), 3% daily below the higher of yesterday's closing balance or equity, 6% STATIC max loss below the starting balance (6/8/10% at checkout), no minimum trading days.

Can I trade news at FundedElite?

All FundedElite programs: Allowed. FAQ: news trading allowed on every program, including high-impact releases; HFT, cross-account hedging and risk-free setups around news are not. The terms (8.2) list 'opening trades when major macroeconomic events are scheduled' as gap trading, with no window given, ask the firm before opening into a release.

Tracking FundedElite rules automatically

Consistry is a trading journal for prop firm traders. It applies these verified FundedElite limits to your trades and shows the daily room left, the distance to the maximum loss and your progress through each phase, so you do not have to work them out by hand. Logging trades and accounts is free.

Rules change and firms run promotions. Everything on this page is re-checked weekly and dated, but the account you are trading is the final word: confirm the live numbers in your FundedElite dashboard before you rely on them.