FuturesElite – Firm Review
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- Trade 40+ CME-listed futures contracts across indices, commodities, and FX
- Seven trading platforms supported including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Rithmic
- Custom Account option lets traders define their own risk parameters
- Profit splits up to 100% with no mandatory scaling plan
- 5-star Trustpilot rating — operated by Quantum SRL
Company Overview
FuturesElite is a specialist futures proprietary trading firm operated by Quantum SRL, an Italian-registered company founded in 2025. Built by the experienced team behind FundedElite, a successful forex CFD prop firm, FuturesElite was purpose-designed for futures traders, offering comprehensive CME market access across equity indices, currencies, energy, metals, agricultural, and interest rate futures. The firm has earned a 5-star Trustpilot rating from nearly 300 verified reviews since its launch.
FuturesElite differentiates itself through proprietary in-house technology, a customizable challenge structure, and an exceptionally wide platform ecosystem including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, and its own Project X platform. Traders can choose between Evaluation, Instant Funded, and Custom accounts, with profit splits from 80% to 100% and bi-weekly payouts averaging just 24 hours from request to delivery. No time limits, no maximum evaluation days, and automatic account upgrades in under one second make FuturesElite one of the most technically sophisticated futures prop firms available.
Key Features at a Glance
Account Types & Sizes
- $10,000 Account: Entry-level futures account for traders beginning their funded journey on CME markets
- $20,000–$25,000 Accounts: Intermediate sizing offering more contract flexibility and drawdown room
- $50,000 Account: Professional-grade capital suitable for active futures traders across multiple contracts
- $100,000 Account: High-tier allocation for experienced futures traders managing larger positions
- $150,000 Account: Maximum standard account size providing significant futures trading leverage
Challenge Types
- Evaluation Account: Standard challenge phase where traders prove their consistency and risk management before accessing full funding
- Instant Account: Skip the evaluation entirely – receive immediate funded account access with defined risk parameters
- Custom Account: Traders define their own rules, costs, and risk limits, creating a personalized funded trading environment
- Tournaments: Separate competitive tournament programs with prize pools and bonus funding opportunities
Profit Split
- 80% Base Split: Standard profit split across all evaluation and funded account types
- Up to 100% Split: Traders can customize their profit split up to 100% via the Custom Account option
- Bi-Weekly Payouts: Withdrawals processed every two weeks with an average 24-hour turnaround time
- Payout Eligibility: Traders become eligible for withdrawals once the account buffer zone has been reached
Trading Platforms
- Tradovate: Cloud-based modern platform with clean UX, web and desktop access, ideal for active futures traders
- NinjaTrader: Industry-leading platform for professional charting, strategy backtesting, and automated system trading
- Quantower: Advanced charting platform with order flow analysis, multi-asset support, and institutional-grade tools
- ATAS, Volumetrica, DeepDOM, DeepChart: Specialist volume analysis and order flow platforms for professional market depth trading
Futures Markets Covered
- Equity Index Futures: /ES, /MES, /NQ, /MNQ, /YM, /MYM, /RTY, /M2K (all major US index contracts, standard and micro)
- Energy Futures: /CL, /MCL, /QM, /NG, /QG, /MNG, /RB, /HO (crude oil, natural gas, refined products)
- Metals Futures: /GC, /MGC, /SI, /SIL, /HG, /MHG, /PL (gold, silver, copper, platinum – standard and micro)
- Currency & Agricultural Futures: /6E, /6B, /6A, /6J and more; /ZC, /ZW, /ZS, /LE, /HE (grains, livestock)
Challenge Programs Detail
Evaluation Account – Buffer Zone System
| Account Size | Max Daily Loss | Buffer (Profit Target) | Drawdown Type | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | ~$1,000 (4%) | EOD trailing | Resets to starting balance at buffer | 80% |
| $50,000 | ~$2,250 (4.5%) | EOD trailing | Resets to starting balance at buffer | 80% |
| $100,000 | ~$4,000 (4%) | EOD trailing | Resets to starting balance at buffer | 80% |
| $150,000 | ~$6,000 (4%) | EOD trailing | Resets to starting balance at buffer | 80% |
Commissions by Contract Type
| Category | Example Contracts | Approx. Round-Trip Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major Equity Index | /ES, /NQ, /YM | ~$0.52–$2.50 |
| Micro Equity Index | /MES, /MNQ, /MYM | ~$0.52–$1.30 |
| Energy | /CL, /NG | ~$1.50–$3.00 |
| Metals | /GC, /SI, /HG | ~$1.50–$4.34 |
| Agricultural | /ZC, /ZW, /ZS | ~$1.00–$2.50 |
Challenge Specifications
- Buffer Zone System: Instead of a traditional profit target, FuturesElite uses a “buffer zone” – a profit level that, once reached, resets the max loss limit (MLL) back to the starting account balance and qualifies the trader for payouts
- EOD Trailing Drawdown: The maximum loss limit is calculated end-of-day on closed profits, trailing upward as profits accumulate – providing meaningful downside protection without intraday trailing
- No Time Limits: Traders face no maximum evaluation period – take unlimited time to hit the buffer target at your own pace
- Instant Upgrade: Once evaluation conditions are met, FuturesElite’s proprietary system upgrades accounts automatically in under one second
- Proprietary Technology: FuturesElite develops its own in-house dashboard, analytics, and account management systems, reducing reliance on third-party software
- Free Journaling Dashboard: All traders receive access to an integrated trade journaling dashboard with automatic data sync from their trading platform
- Custom Accounts: Traders can build a personalized challenge structure by defining their own target, risk limits, and fees at account creation
Trading Rules and Requirements
- No DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging): Averaging into losing positions is not permitted on FuturesElite accounts
- No Scalping/Micro-Scalping: High-frequency scalping and microscalping strategies that exploit platform latency are not allowed
- No Account Rolling: Rolling account balances between accounts within the evaluation is not accepted on the futures program
- 2% Price Limit Rule: A 2% intraday price limit rule applies to protect against extreme volatility scenarios
- No Copy Trading Exploitation: Coordinated strategies across multiple accounts designed to exploit the evaluation system are prohibited
- Buffer Zone Required for Payouts: Traders must first reach the buffer zone profit level before becoming eligible to request a withdrawal
- Automated Trading: Expert Advisors and algorithmic strategies are supported across all platforms subject to compliance with trading rules
Company Information
- Entity: Quantum SRL, Corso G. Matteotti 61, Latina 04100, Italy
- Founded: 2025 – by the team behind FundedElite, which successfully operated for over one year as a forex CFD prop firm
- Team: 25+ members worldwide with extensive prop firm operations experience
- Trustpilot: 5 stars (Excellent) from 297+ verified reviews
- Affiliate Program: Lifetime commission referral program available for partners and promoters
- Support: Customer support via the FuturesElite platform with Discord community access
Payout Methods
- Bi-Weekly Schedule: Withdrawals processed every two weeks throughout the funded account lifecycle
- 24-Hour Average Payout: Once requested, payouts are delivered within approximately 24 hours
- Buffer Eligibility: Payout eligibility begins only after the buffer zone has been reached – this is the firm’s equivalent of a first profit target
- Elite Credits: Internal account credits system available for certain payment scenarios
- Direct Bank Payments: Preferred withdrawal method is direct bank payment for standard funded account payouts
Trading Commissions
- Exchange and Regulatory Fees: FuturesElite charges $0.04 regulatory fee plus standard CME exchange fees per round-trip, varying by contract
- Total Cost Range: Approximately $0.52 to $4.34 per round-trip depending on the specific futures contract traded
- Micro Contracts Available: Many CME micro contracts (MES, MNQ, MGC, MCL etc.) are supported, allowing position sizing with lower per-trade costs
- No Hidden Markups: Commission structure is transparently documented in FuturesElite’s fee schedule
Unique Features
Futures Specialist with CME Coverage
- 40+ Futures Contracts: Comprehensive CME market access spanning equity indices, forex, energy, metals, agricultural, and interest rate futures
- Micro Contracts: Every major contract is available in both standard and micro sizes, giving traders precise position sizing control
- Interest Rate Futures: /ZT, /ZF, /ZN, /ZB, /UB, /SR3 available – rare offering among prop firms, useful for macro traders
- Agricultural Futures: /ZC, /ZW, /ZS, /LE, /HE – commodity access beyond the usual gold/oil focus of other firms
Professional Platform Ecosystem
- Seven Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica, DeepDOM, DeepChart, and proprietary Project X
- Order Flow Specialists: ATAS, Volumetrica, DeepDOM, and DeepChart are dedicated volume analysis platforms for professional market depth trading
- Proprietary Project X: FuturesElite’s own in-house platform with custom analytics and seamless dashboard integration
- Automatic Sync: Real-time data syncing from all supported platforms to the FuturesElite dashboard
Customizable & Transparent Structure
- Custom Accounts: Define your own challenge rules, costs, and risk limits – an industry-first level of personalization
- Instant Accounts: Skip evaluation entirely with instant funded access for traders who prefer direct capital deployment
- Up to 100% Profit Split: Customizable split through Custom Accounts – no artificial ceiling on trader earnings
- Instant Upgrade Technology: Proprietary system processes evaluation completions in under one second automatically
Why Choose FuturesElite?
FuturesElite is one of the most technically advanced and comprehensively equipped futures prop firms in 2026. Built by an experienced team, it offers 40+ CME contracts, seven professional platforms, and a uniquely flexible account structure that includes custom-built challenges. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating and bi-weekly payouts averaging 24 hours, FuturesElite has rapidly built a strong reputation in the futures prop trading community.
- 40+ CME futures contracts including equity indices, energy, metals, agricultural, and rates
- Seven professional platforms including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and proprietary Project X
- Custom Accounts: define your own rules, targets, and fees
- Instant Accounts: skip evaluation and access funded capital immediately
- Up to 100% profit split via Custom Account configuration
- Bi-weekly payouts averaging 24 hours from request
- 5-star Trustpilot rating from 297+ verified reviews
- No time limits – evaluate at your own pace with no expiry pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the buffer zone system?
Instead of a traditional fixed profit target, FuturesElite uses a buffer zone. Once a trader’s account profits reach the buffer level, the max loss limit (MLL) resets back to the initial account balance, and the trader becomes eligible to request payouts. The buffer zone functions as both the profit milestone and the payout eligibility trigger – once crossed, the account effectively moves into funded mode.
Which futures contracts can I trade?
FuturesElite offers access to 40+ CME futures contracts including all major equity index futures (/ES, /NQ, /YM, /RTY) and their micro equivalents (/MES, /MNQ, /MYM, /M2K), energy contracts (/CL, /NG), metals (/GC, /SI, /HG), currency futures (/6E, /6B, /6J), agricultural contracts (/ZC, /ZW, /ZS, /LE), and interest rate futures (/ZN, /ZB, /SR3).
What platforms are supported?
FuturesElite supports seven platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica, DeepDOM, DeepChart, and its own proprietary Project X platform. This is one of the broadest platform selections among futures prop firms, covering everything from traditional charting to advanced order flow and volume analysis tools.
Can I get funded immediately without an evaluation?
Yes. FuturesElite offers Instant Accounts that bypass the evaluation phase entirely. Traders receive immediate funded account access with defined risk parameters, without completing a challenge. For traders who prefer to build to funding through a structured process, the standard Evaluation Account or customizable Custom Account options are also available.
What is the Custom Account option?
The Custom Account allows traders to define their own challenge rules, risk limits, profit targets, and costs directly at account creation. This level of personalization is rare in the prop trading industry and lets traders build a funded account structure that precisely matches their trading style and risk preferences.
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