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Goat Funded Trader
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Goat Funded Trader runs 1-step, 2-step, and instant simulated funded programs with 80% standard profit split, 90% on Instant HERO, and allocations up to $400,000.
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- Starting account
- $5,000
- Max. allocation
- $400,000
- Profit split
- 80% – 90%
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| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $158 |
| $10,000 | $297 |
| $15,000 | $397 |
| $25,000 | $563 |
| $50,000 | $813 |
| $100,000 | $1,313 |
| $150,000 | $2,130 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $108 |
| $10,000 | $158 |
| $25,000 | $318 |
| $50,000 | $488 |
| $100,000 | $815 |
| $200,000 | $1,663 |
| $300,000 | $2,398 |
| $400,000 | $2,998 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $58 |
| $10,000 | $107 |
| $15,000 | $157 |
| $25,000 | $240 |
| $50,000 | $357 |
| $100,000 | $657 |
| $200,000 | $1,157 |
| $300,000 | $1,663 |
| $400,000 | $2,330 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $52 |
| $10,000 | $90 |
| $25,000 | $234 |
| $50,000 | $358 |
| $100,000 | $628 |
| $200,000 | $1,198 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $36 |
| $10,000 | $65 |
| $25,000 | $158 |
| $50,000 | $308 |
| $100,000 | $478 |
| $150,000 | $758 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $74 |
| $10,000 | $114 |
| $25,000 | $214 |
| $50,000 | $314 |
| $100,000 | $530 |
| $200,000 | $914 |
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About Goat Funded Trader
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- Headquarters
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- Founded
- 2022
- Platforms
- TradingViewTrade LockerMatch-TradercTraderMetaTrader 5
- Markets
- FuturesCommoditiesMetalsStocksCryptoIndicesForex
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Rules & conditions
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Instant 80% profit split Refundable fee
Instant 80% profit split Refundable fee
Instant 90% profit split Refundable fee
Two Step 80% profit split Refundable fee
Two Step 80% profit split Refundable fee
One Step 80% profit split Refundable fee
Selected program benefits: 8
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- Payout Interval: 14 daysConditions apply
- +2 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
12 of 16 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
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Payout Interval: 14 days
Accounts purchased from 21 September 2026; 10 days for accounts purchased before
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Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
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No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
Selected program benefits: 9
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- First Payout Wait: 14 daysConditions apply
- +3 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
12 of 16 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
-
Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
-
First Payout Wait: 14 days
Counted from the first trade
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Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
-
No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
Selected program benefits: 9
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- Profit split 90%
- +3 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
12 of 16 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
7 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
-
Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
-
Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
-
No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
Selected program benefits: 13
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- Target Phase 2: 5%
- +7 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
16 of 20 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
-
Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
-
No evaluation time limit
No time limit
-
Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
-
No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
Selected program benefits: 12
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- No evaluation time limitConditions apply
- +6 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
14 of 20 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
-
Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
-
No evaluation time limit
No time limit
-
Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
-
No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
Selected program benefits: 10
75% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Minimum trade duration 60 secondsConditions apply
- No evaluation time limitConditions apply
- +4 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
16 of 19 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
10 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
-
Overnight Holding Allowed
Subject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction
-
Scalping Allowed
Profit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts
-
Minimum trade duration 60 seconds
Funded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach
-
No evaluation time limit
No time limit
-
Refundable entry fee
On the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before
-
No monthly subscription required
One-time fee
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Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $150K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Instant | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | — | |
| Drawdown Reset After Payout | yes | — | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 21 September 2026; 10 days for accounts purchased before | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenFirst 2 rewards: lower of 6% initial balance/$10,000. 4% for $5K Two-Step Goat/Standard purchased from 25 Jul 2026 and $5K Instant HERO from 6 Oct 2026. Goat 1$ exempt. Excess deducted; cap ends after reward 2. | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | yes Applies whenIntraday trailing | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | no | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | no Applies whenInstant model | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 5 days Applies whenFunded stage, per payout (Instant funding model) | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% Record notesinitial balance | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 150,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenForex | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 5 days Applies whenPer payout | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) of the scaling plan | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies when14-day reward cycle, 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenStandard split; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | If any breach or prohibited practice violation is detected, that account will be suspended and rendered ineligible for future rewards or to advance to the next stage. | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 1% Applies whenHard breach, the account is closed; 1.5% for accounts purchased before 2 September 2026 Record notesaccount balance | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | no Applies whenInstant Funding accounts cannot be merged | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
Instant GOAT
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $400K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Instant | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | — | |
| Drawdown Reset After Payout | yes | — | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenCounted from the first trade | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenFirst 2 rewards: lower of 6% initial balance/$10,000. 4% for $5K Two-Step Goat/Standard purchased from 25 Jul 2026 and $5K Instant HERO from 6 Oct 2026. Goat 1$ exempt. Excess deducted; cap ends after reward 2. | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | yes Applies whenInstant GOAT: the trailing maximum loss limit stops at the initial balance and stays there | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | yes | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | yes Applies when15% of the total profit per payout period | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | no Applies whenInstant model | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 5 days Applies whenFunded stage, per payout (Instant funding model) | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% | — | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenForex | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 5 days Applies whenEach day at least 0.5% of the initial balance, net of fees and commissions | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFirst reward 14 days after the first trade | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies when14-day reward cycle | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Consistency Rule Percentage Limit | 15% | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenStandard split; 100% with the paid add-on, up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | If any breach or prohibited practice violation is detected, that account will be suspended and rendered ineligible for future rewards or to advance to the next stage. | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 2% Applies whenHard breach, the account is closed Record notesaccount balance | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | no Applies whenInstant Funding accounts cannot be merged | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
Instant HERO
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $400K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Instant | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Profit Split | 90% | 90/100 benefit points | |
| Drawdown Reset After Payout | yes | — | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenFirst 2 rewards: lower of 6% initial balance/$10,000. 4% for $5K Two-Step Goat/Standard purchased from 25 Jul 2026 and $5K Instant HERO from 6 Oct 2026. Goat 1$ exempt. Excess deducted; cap ends after reward 2. | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | yes Record notesequity | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | yes Applies when15% of the total profit per payout period | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | no Applies whenInstant model | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 6 days Applies whenFunded stage, per payout (Instant funding model) | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% | — | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenForex | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 5% | 50/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 6 days Applies whenPer payout | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies when14-day reward cycle | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Consistency Rule Percentage Limit | 15% Applies whenInstant HERO program | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 90% Applies whenStandard split; 100% with the paid add-on | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | If any breach or prohibited practice violation is detected, that account will be suspended and rendered ineligible for future rewards or to advance to the next stage. | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 1% Applies whenHard breach, the account is closed Record notesaccount balance | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | no Applies whenInstant Funding accounts cannot be merged | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
2 Step Standard
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Two Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Static | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenCounted from the first trade; the On-Demand First Reward add-on allows an earlier first reward at a 40% split | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Record notesdays | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenFirst 2 rewards: lower of 6% initial balance/$10,000. 4% for $5K Two-Step Goat/Standard purchased from 25 Jul 2026 and $5K Instant HERO from 6 Oct 2026. Goat 1$ exempt. Excess deducted; cap ends after reward 2. | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 10% | 50/100 benefit points | |
| Target Phase 2 | 5% | 75/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 days Applies whenper evaluation step | — | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | no Applies whenStatic maximum loss; the floor does not trail | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no | — | |
| Evaluation Consistency Rule | no | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | no | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 25 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout, resets after a payout | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Evaluation: Forex 1:100, Indices/Commodities 1:20, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenFunded phase: Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2; stocks 1:5 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 5% | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 200,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:100 Applies whenEvaluation phases, Forex; funded phase Forex 1:50 | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 10% Record notesinitial balance | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 3 days Applies whenPer evaluation step; each day at least 0.5% of the initial balance, net of fees and commissions | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 25 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFirst reward 14 days after the first trade; earlier only with the paid On-Demand First Reward add-on at a 40% split | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation: 10% in Step 1, 5% in Step 2; no profit target in the funded stage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | yes Applies whenPaid add-on, first reward only: at least 3% profit over at least 3 trading days, each at least 0.5%. First split 40%, even with 100% split add-on. Later rewards follow this program's standard 14-day cycle. | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenStandard split; 100% with the paid add-on, up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Minimum Profit Requirement Before Payout | 3% Applies whenFirst reward with the On-Demand add-on | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | A detected breach or prohibited practice violation suspends the account and makes it ineligible for future rewards or for the next stage | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 2% Applies whenGoat Guard on the funded account: the first trigger reduces the profit split to 50%, a second trigger breaches the account Record notesinitial account size | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: simulated Funded Account from Evaluation model; no trades placed, same account type/profit split/add-ons; combined total not exceeding $400,000 | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
2 Step GOAT
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $150K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Two Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Static | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenCounted from the first trade; the On-Demand First Reward add-on allows an earlier first reward at a 40% split | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenFirst 2 rewards: lower of 6% initial balance/$10,000. 4% for $5K Two-Step Goat/Standard purchased from 25 Jul 2026 and $5K Instant HERO from 6 Oct 2026. Goat 1$ exempt. Excess deducted; cap ends after reward 2. | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 8% | — | |
| Target Phase 2 | 6% | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 days Applies whenper evaluation step | — | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | no Applies whenStatic maximum loss; the floor does not trail | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no Applies whenStatic maximum loss | — | |
| Evaluation Consistency Rule | no Applies whenStep 1 and Step 2 | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | no Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 25 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout, resets after a payout | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Evaluation: Forex 1:100, Indices/Commodities 1:20, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenFunded phase: Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2; stocks 1:5 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 4% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 150,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:100 Applies whenEvaluation phases, Forex; funded phase Forex 1:50 | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 10% | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 3 days Applies whenPer evaluation step; each day at least 0.5% of the initial balance, net of fees and commissions | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 25 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFirst reward 14 days after the first trade; earlier only with the paid On-Demand First Reward add-on at a 40% split | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation: 8% in Step 1, 6% in Step 2; no profit target in the funded stage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | yes Applies whenPaid add-on, first reward only: at least 3% profit over at least 3 trading days, each at least 0.5%. First split 40%, even with 100% split add-on. Later rewards follow this program's standard 14-day cycle. | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenStandard split; 100% with the paid add-on, up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Minimum Profit Requirement Before Payout | 3% Applies whenFirst reward with the On-Demand add-on | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | A detected breach or prohibited practice violation suspends the account and makes it ineligible for future rewards or for the next stage | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 2% Applies whenGoat Guard on the funded account: the first trigger reduces the profit split to 50%, a second trigger breaches the account Record notesinitial account size | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: simulated Funded Account from Evaluation model; no trades placed, same account type/profit split/add-ons; combined total not exceeding $400,000 | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
1 Step GOAT
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | One Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Static | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Profit Cap Applies | yes | — | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenCounted from the first trade; the On-Demand First Reward add-on allows an earlier first reward at a 40% split | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Record notesdays | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenMT5 and cTrader are not available to clients in the USA | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFirst payout, together with the Trader Agreement | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenFunded accounts are simulated with virtual funds; a partner firm may copy trades at its own discretion. The older terms (effective 1 June 2023, section 5.1) still speak of capital in a live account | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | no Applies whenNo partial withdrawals | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later; also when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style; not if the evaluation fails before | 100/100 benefit points | |
| One-Time Evaluation Fee | yes | — | |
| Monthly Subscription Required | no Applies whenOne-time fee | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Reset Fee Available | yes Applies whenPurchases made from June 15th onward | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | Refundable upon receipt of the fourth payout on that account, including instant accounts and Pay Later Model Applies whenNot refundable if the evaluation fails before the fourth payout | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 10% | 50/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 days | 70/100 benefit points | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenFrom October 6, 2026, all accounts during trading. A VPN may be used for the initial server connection only and must be disconnected before trading. | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | no | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenBetween your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenProfit from trades shorter than the minimum holding time is removed on funded accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Martingale Allowed | no | — | |
| Grid Trading Allowed | no Applies whenGrid-based recovery systems | — | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenOnly EAs you developed yourself; proof of ownership on request; no HFT or Gold Arbitrage EAs | — | |
| Position Size Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenHigh-impact news window: profit capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 60 seconds Applies whenFunded accounts purchased from 6 October 2026; 120 seconds for accounts purchased before; profit from shorter trades is removed at payout, losses count, no breach | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days Applies whenEvaluation and simulated funded accounts | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no Applies whenHFT systems | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | no Applies whenStatic maximum loss; the floor does not trail | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no Applies whenStatic maximum loss | — | |
| Evaluation Consistency Rule | no | — | |
| External Signals Allowed | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | no Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenProfit cap of 1% of the initial balance per trade for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news; challenge and funded phases | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to swap fees on overnight positions; firm does not offer swap-free accounts | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Account Type | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes Applies whenHFT systems and Gold Arbitrage EAs; third-party EAs | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Only between your own Goat Funded Trader accounts, including evaluation and funded accounts in either direction; copying from signal providers, trading groups, third-party services or other traders is prohibited | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes | — | |
| EA Source Code Submission Requirement | yes Applies whenOn request; without proof the account is treated as in breach | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenOn the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 27 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout, resets after a payout | — | |
| Gap Trading Around News Events Restricted | yes Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation Cap | 1,000 | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Evaluation: Forex 1:100, Indices/Commodities 1:20, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenFunded phase: Forex 1:50, Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2; stocks 1:5 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% Applies whenAccounts purchased from 1 August 2026; 4% for accounts purchased before | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 200,000 Applies whenLargest account size of this program in the configurator | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:100 Applies whenEvaluation phases, Forex; funded phase Forex 1:50 | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% Applies whenStatic, evaluation and funded stage Record notesinitial account size | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 3 days Applies whenEvaluation step; each day at least 0.5% of the initial balance, net of fees and commissions | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 4 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from 27 July 2026; 3 days for accounts purchased before; per payout | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenCombined funded capital up to $400,000 | — | |
| Multiple IP Address Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenIP geographical region should remain reasonably consistent between purchase and trading locations | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | yes Applies whenExcess profit above 1% of the initial balance on a single trade in the news window is removed, without a breach | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto leverage 1:2 | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenRefund on the fourth payout on that account | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFirst reward 14 days after the first trade; earlier only with the paid On-Demand First Reward add-on at a 40% split | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes Applies whenGambling-style trading: more than 80% of available margin used in a trading idea | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes | — | |
| Pre-Close Gap Trading Restriction Window | 3 hours | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenPaid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on at checkout | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation: 10% in Step 1; no profit target in the funded stage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 50% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader); Level 1 15%, Level 2 30%, Level 3 40% | — | |
| Scaling Plan Eligibility Period | 2 months Applies whenLevel 1, together with 4 successful payouts | — | |
| Scaling Reward Ratio | 95% Applies whenLevel 4 (GOAT Trader) | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenIncludes purchased, shared and off-the-shelf EAs and EAs marketed to pass evaluations | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenNet of fees and commissions Record notesinitial account balance | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies when14-day payout cycle counted from the first trade; Instant Premium 10 days for accounts purchased before 21 September 2026 | — | |
| Spread Type | Raw | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms; raw spread on all assets | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 48 hours Applies when2 business days; weekends and public holidays do not count; on the first payout the window starts after KYC | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenFunded account rewards and affiliate withdrawals | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | yes Applies whenPaid add-on, first reward only: at least 3% profit over at least 3 trading days, each at least 0.5%. First split 40%, even with 100% split add-on. Later rewards follow this program's standard 14-day cycle. | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenOvernight positions incur swap fees per firm-wide policy | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenTrades opened or closed in this window are capped at 1% of the initial balance per trade | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from trading groups or other traders is prohibited; hedging between accounts of different traders is prohibited | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 Applies whenMT5, Match-Trade, TradeLocker platforms. | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | No refunds except on the fourth payout on an account or when Goat ends the collaboration because of trading style | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenStandard split; 100% with the paid add-on, up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Trading Idea | 1% Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies when100% profit split as a paid add-on; up to 95% in the scaling plan | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The largest winning trade must be at least as big as the largest losing trade before a payout can be requested Applies whenFunded accounts purchased on or after 8 October 2026; checked per payout cycle (each payout resets it); every closed trade, also a partial close, counts on its own; not a breach | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Level 1: 2 months in the live funded phase and 4 successful payouts: capital +15%, profit split 90%, daily and maximum drawdown +1%. Level 2: 4 months and 6 payouts: capital +30%, profit split 90%, drawdowns +2%, weekly payouts. Level 3: 5 months and 10 payouts: capital +40%, profit split 92%, drawdowns +3%, weekly payouts, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 (5K to 50K) or $500 (100K to 200K). Level 4 (GOAT Trader): 6 months and 15 payouts: capital +50%, profit split 95%, drawdowns +4%, free challenge if the account fails, monthly salary $300 or $500. Scale-ups are based on the original account size. | — | |
| Maximum Risk Per Lot Trade Rule | yes Applies whenWhen risk restrictions are imposed on a trader's account | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies whenFirst two reward requests; 6% of the initial balance if that is lower | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies when$400,000 across simulated funded accounts | — | |
| Third-Party Expert Advisor Identical Trades Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopying from other traders, signal providers or third-party services; copying between your own accounts is allowed | — | |
| Minimum Profit Requirement Before Payout | 3% Applies whenFirst reward with the On-Demand add-on | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00:01 PM EST to 4:59:59 PM EST Applies whenA trade counts toward the trading day in which it is closed | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | Any trades opened during the last three (3) market hours on Friday and closed within the first three (3) market hours on Monday will be subject to review. For funded accounts only, any profits generated from these trades will be removed. Applies whenWeekend holding allowed; trading solely for the Monday gap is not. Funded profits from the stated Friday/Monday window are removed as a profit adjustment, without a violation, penalty or termination. | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A day with at least one closed position that meets the minimum daily profit for the model and phase (0.5% of the initial balance net of fees and commissions); the trading day runs from 5 PM to 5 PM EST Applies whenEvaluation and funded stage where a profit requirement applies | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | no Applies whenEvaluation and Funded Accounts | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | A detected breach or prohibited practice violation suspends the account and makes it ineligible for future rewards or for the next stage | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAlso trading with multiple accounts of the same size to exploit market conditions or the prop firm | — | |
| Maximum Floating PnL Risk Limit | 2% Applies whenGoat Guard on the funded account: the first trigger reduces the profit split to 50%, a second trigger breaches the account Record notesinitial account size | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenMinimum profitable days per model | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 3000 USD Applies whenMaximum per payout by method: Crypto $3,000, Skrill $5,000, Bank Transfer $10,000 (only in some countries), Rise no limit; profit above a method's maximum only via Rise | — | |
| Daily Profit Cap (Money) | 3000 USD Applies whenFunded accounts, per trading day; profit above the limit is deducted, not a breach | — | |
| Shared Payout Address Treated as Breach | yes | — | |
| Mandatory Full Profit Withdrawal | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Merging Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: simulated Funded Account from Evaluation model; no trades placed, same account type/profit split/add-ons; combined total not exceeding $400,000 | — | |
| News Trading Profit Cap Per Trade | 1% Applies whenPer trade, for trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news (red folder) Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Weekend Gap Profit Removal | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes | — | |
| Single Registered Account Per User | yes | — | |
| Maximum Margin Usage Per Trading Idea | 80% | — | |
| Account Reset Window After Breach | 14 days Applies whenFor accounts opened from June 15, 2026; one reset per phase | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Analytics | yes | — | |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | cTrader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Chile, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Israel, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 | — | |
| Complaint Resolution Time | 10 days Record notesbusiness days | — | |
| Liability Cap (USD) | 1000 USD | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — | |
| Cryptocurrency Payment Allowed | yes Applies whenChallenge purchase | — |
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