For Traders vs FundedElite: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare For Traders (forex/CFD) and FundedElite (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	For Traders	FundedElite
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (1,640 reviews)	4.3★ (761 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–95%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	$3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K
Cheapest challenge fee	$23	$5
Drawdown type	Static	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker	MT5, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / On-demand	Every 21 days / Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

FundedElite offers a higher advertised profit split (95% vs 80%). FundedElite is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $5 compared to $23 at For Traders. For Traders supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at For Traders, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $6K · Instant: $89 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$178

2 attempts × $89 fee

Net Cost

$178

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

3.30%

Profit needed on $6K after 90% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

For Traders vs FundedElite — FAQs

Both For Traders and FundedElite are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FundedElite has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.3 vs 4.0). FundedElite offers a higher profit split (95% vs 80%).

FundedElite has the higher advertised profit split at up to 95%, compared to 80% at For Traders.

FundedElite is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $5 compared to $23 at For Traders.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. For Traders account sizes: $3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K. FundedElite account sizes: $5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K.