Goat Funded Trader review 2026: fees, rules and payouts explained
We put Goat Funded Trader through the same checks as every firm here: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. The result is a score of 5.2, which places it 20 of 28.
What you need to know
Goat Funded Trader sells 1- and 2-Step challenges and several instant accounts from $5,000 to $400,000, on five platforms including MT5, cTrader and Match-Trader.
Where the score comes from
It comes in at 20 of 28 in our overall ranking. This is how the 5.2 adds up:
Upsides and downsides
Pros+
- Five platforms to choose from
- Accounts up to $400,000
- A 100% split is available as an add-on
Cons−
- Hedging and martingale are banned
- There's a consistency rule
- News, EAs and scalping are restricted
Every Goat Funded Trader program
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step GOAT Challenge | 2-Step | 5K–150K | $36 | 80% |
| 2-Step Standard Challenge | 2-Step | 5K–200K | $52 | 80% |
| Instant HERO | Instant | 5K–400K | $58 | 90% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $74 | 80% |
| Instant GOAT | Instant | 5K–400K | $108 | 80% |
| Instant Premium | Instant | 5K–150K | $158 | 80% |
List prices with no discount code, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so always confirm on their own website before you pay.
Options for a $100,000 account
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step GOAT Challenge | 2-Step | $478 | 8% / 6% | 4% | 10% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | $530 | 10% | 3% | 6% |
| 2-Step Standard Challenge | 2-Step | $628 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% |
| Instant HERO | Instant | $657 | None (instant) | 3% | 5% |
| Instant GOAT | Instant | $815 | None (instant) | 3% | 6% |
| Instant Premium | Instant | $1,313 | None (instant) | 3% | 6% |
What the rules allow
Restricted means you may do it, but only under conditions, such as staying out for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website spells out the details.
Platforms, paying and payouts
Questions people ask
How does Goat Funded Trader pay?
Every 14 days via Rise, crypto or Skrill. If you buy an add-on, your first payout can be taken on demand.
Which platforms does it offer?
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader and Volumetrica.
How much does the Goat Funded Trader 100K challenge cost?
The cheapest Goat Funded Trader 100K challenge where you keep at least 80% is 2-Step GOAT Challenge (2-step), priced at $478.
Can someone in Kenya open an account with Goat Funded Trader?
Yes. Kenya is not on Goat Funded Trader's list of restricted countries. Firms update these lists from time to time, so check the terms when you sign up.