Goat Funded Trader review

Founded 2022Last verified 22 source pagesMethodology

Goat Funded Trader is a prop firm, founded in 2022. Markets: Forex, Indices, Stocks, Crypto. Evaluation types: 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant. Published fees start at $36; account sizes run from $2.5K to $400K. Profit split: up to 100%.

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Verdict

Goat Funded Trader scores 7.2/10, ranked #8 of 20. Its strongest area is payout (10.0, driven by split, payout cycle and time to first payout); the weakest is trust (4.0). Best fit: traders on a budget, traders who want frequent withdrawals, news and swing traders. Missing inputs (trust) score 4/10 by rule.

For

  • Split can reach 100% (see scaling terms)
  • Low cost per $1K of buying power: $4.57
  • Daily / on demand payout cycle on the headline plan
  • News trading allowed
  • Positions can be held over the weekend
  • Static drawdown: the floor does not climb with your equity
  • 5 platforms to choose from

Against

  • No usable Trustpilot rating

Rules at a glance

Challenge types
1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant
Fees from
$36
Cheapest per $1K
$4.57
Account sizes
$2.5K, $5K, $8K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K
Profit target
8% / 6%
Daily loss limit
4%
Max drawdown
10%
Drawdown type
static
Min trading days
3
Consistency rule
none on 1-step/2-step evaluations
Markets
Forex, Indices, Stocks, Crypto
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica
Leverage
up to 1:100
Restricted countries
Not listed
Trustpilot
No rating shown (4,332 reviews)

Fees by account size

One-time evaluation fee per program, as listed by the firm. The cheapest option at each size is marked.

Account1 Step2 Step GOAT
$5K$74$36
$10K$114$65
$25K$214$158
$50K$314$308
$100K$530$478
$200K$914-

Costs beyond the fee

Reset / retry
Phase 1 reset = original price minus 7%; later phases cost more (2-Step phase 2 +65%, funded +125% 1-Step / +200% 2-Step); must buy within 14 days of breach
Fee refund
fee refunded with the 4th payout on that account
Time limit
Not published
Activation fee
Not published
Minimum payout
$100
Scaling plan
Level-based: after 2 months funded + 4 payouts, +15% capital, 90% split, +1% daily DD; higher levels up to 92% split

Plug these into the true-cost calculator to see the cost to your first payout.

Payout policy

Profit split
up to 100%
Split scaling
80% base; up to 100% with add-on
Payout cycle
bi-weekly (on-demand available)
First payout (days)
Not published
Payout methods
Rise, Crypto, Skrill, Bank transfer (select African countries only)
KYC before payout
Required

Trading conduct

News trading
Allowed
Weekend holding
Allowed
EAs / bots
Restricted
Copy trading
Allowed
Hedging
Not allowed
Max risk per trade
none by default; firm may cap at 1% of initial balance per trade idea for risky behaviour
Inactivity rule
Breached after 30 consecutive days without a trade (eval and funded); fee not refunded

Programs

1 Step 1-step

Profit target
10%
Daily loss
3%
Max drawdown
6%
Profit split
80% (up to 100% add-on)
Min days
3

Drawdown static

AccountFeePer $1K
$5K$74$14.8
$10K$114$11.4
$25K$214$8.56
$50K$314$6.28
$100K$530$5.3
$200K$914$4.57

2 Step GOAT 2-step

Profit target
8% / 6%
Daily loss
4%
Max drawdown
10%
Profit split
80% (up to 100% add-on)
Min days
3

Drawdown static

AccountFeePer $1K
$5K$36$7.2
$10K$65$6.5
$25K$158$6.32
$50K$308$6.16
$100K$478$4.78

2 Step Standard 2-step

Profit target
10% / 5%
Daily loss
5%
Max drawdown
10%
Profit split
Not published
Min days
3

Drawdown static

Rule history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this firm. Every future change to its rules, fees or payout terms will appear here with the date.

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FAQ

What profit split does Goat Funded Trader pay?

Goat Funded Trader lists a profit split of up to 100% (80% base; up to 100% with add-on), per its website as of 2026-10-26.

How much is the cheapest Goat Funded Trader challenge?

The lowest published fee is $36 for a $2.5K account.

What are Goat Funded Trader's drawdown rules?

Daily loss limit: 4%; maximum drawdown: 10% (static).

How often does Goat Funded Trader pay out?

Payout cycle: bi-weekly (on-demand available).

Which platforms does Goat Funded Trader support?

MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica.

Can you trade the news with Goat Funded Trader?

Yes, news trading is allowed per the firm's rules.

Does Goat Funded Trader refund the challenge fee?

fee refunded with the 4th payout on that account.

Can you reset or retry a failed Goat Funded Trader challenge?

Phase 1 reset = original price minus 7%; later phases cost more (2-Step phase 2 +65%, funded +125% 1-Step / +200% 2-Step); must buy within 14 days of breach.

Can you trade crypto with Goat Funded Trader?

Yes: execution on MT5, Match-Trader or TradeLocker (GFT simulated accounts); leverage 1:2 (evaluation and funded). Full crypto terms: propanalyse.com/crypto/goat-funded-trader/.

Is Goat Funded Trader legit?

We score firms on published data, not opinions. Goat Funded Trader has a PA Score of 7.2/10; it was founded in 2022. Check the rule history on this page for recent changes.

Sources

Every figure above was read from these pages on . Firms change rules often, so confirm before you buy.

  1. https://goatfundedtrader.com/
  2. https://www.goatfundedtrader.com/about
  3. https://www.goatfundedtrader.com/model
  4. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/
  5. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/compare-models.html
  6. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/1-step.html
  7. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/2-step-standard.html
  8. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/2-step-goat.html
  9. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/trading-rules.html
  10. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/platforms.html
  11. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/goatfundedtrader.com
  12. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/grow.html
  13. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/payments.html
  14. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/rewards.html
  15. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/trading-rules.html
  16. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/1-step.html
  17. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/2-step-goat.html
  18. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/platforms.html
  19. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/1-step.html
  20. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/trading-rules.html
  21. https://help.goatfundedtrader.com/rewards.html
  22. https://goatfundedtrader.com/

Data notes. Fees = list (non-promo) prices from homepage pricing widget; 2 Step Standard fees and 150K/other sizes not captured. 1-Step daily loss 3% for accounts bought from 1 Aug 2026 (4% before). Min days = profitable days (0.5%+); funded payout needs 3-4 profitable days; funded daily profit cap $3,000 + Goat Guard. Also 2 Step PRO (8%/4%, 8% static), 3 Step (6%x3, 8% static), several instant models. MT5/cTrader unavailable to US. Trustpilot profile (listed as 'Wishes Tower') shows rating unavailable (guidelines breach notice), 4,332 reviews. Homepage widget also shows Goat Blitz promo (100K for $99). Restricted countries not found.