To qualify for a payout in the Instant Funding program, traders must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Profit Requirement: You must reach a minimum profit of 6% of your initial account balance.
- Minimum Trading Days: You must complete at least 10 trading days, achieving a minimum daily profit of $120 on each of them.
- 22% Consistency Rule: your highest profit day cannot exceed 22% of your total profit.
If you meet the 6% profit target and the minimum trading day with at least $120 profit requirements, but do not adhere to the 22% consistency rule, you will not be eligible for a payout. You will need to continue trading until your profit distribution aligns with the consistency requirement.
IMPORTANT: Since the drawdown level locks at the initial balance once you reach a 5% profit, any reduction in your balance after a payout could bring you closer to the drawdown limit. Keeping a buffer in your account adds security and flexibility, helping prevent an immediate breach of your account after taking a payout.
For Instant Funding accounts, payout caps are in place to encourage consistent growth and manage risk, especially during the initial stages of the account. The payout caps for the first three payouts are as follows, based on account size:
$20,000 Account: Maximum of $1,000 per payout.
$50,000 Account: Maximum of $2,250 per payout.
$100,000 Account: Maximum of $3,000 per payout.
Beginning with the 4th payout, these caps increase to support continued growth:
$20,000 Account: Cap increases to $1,200.
$50,000 Account: Cap increases to $2,750.
$100,000 Account: Cap increases to $4,000.
These caps help ensure a stable trading environment and provide clear expectations for traders as they progress.
In all Goat Funded Futures programs—including Instant Funding, Static Challenge, and Standard Challenge—payouts can only be requested during the following two designated payout windows:
-Between the 5th and the 8th of each month
-Between the 20th and the 23rd of each month
To be eligible for a payout, you must meet the necessary requirements, such as adherence to the consistency rule and/or completion of the minimum trading days, as outlined in our FAQs.
Once your payout request is approved, payments will be processed within a maximum of 3 business days.
We encourage all traders to review the rules for their specific program to ensure they meet the criteria before requesting a payout.
In our Instant Funding program, we use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing max drawdown to help manage risk, set at 5% of the account’s initial balance. This means the maximum allowable drawdown is calculated based on 5% of your starting balance, and this value remains constant in dollar terms for the entire life of the account.
Each trading day, we assess your account’s highest end-of-day balance or equity, and the drawdown level moves up only when a new high is achieved. Importantly, the EOD trailing drawdown only moves upward and never moves down. Therefore, on any day where your account experiences a loss, the drawdown level remains the same as the previous day’s level.
For example, with a $100,000 Instant Funding Account:
Account Start: $100,000
The initial trailing drawdown is set at $5,000 below the starting balance, or $95,000.
Day 1: End-of-day balance or equity reaches $103,000. The trailing drawdown remains fixed in dollar terms at $5,000 below this high point, moving up to $98,000.
Day 2: You close the day with a lower balance, say $101,000. The drawdown level stays at $98,000 since it only moves up.
Once your account reaches 5% profit (e.g., $105,000 on a $100,000 starting balance), the trailing drawdown locks at $100,000 (the initial balance) and does not move from this level, even if you continue to make profits or take payouts. This provides added security, so we recommend maintaining a buffer to ensure you can continue trading safely after withdrawals.
The Daily Loss Limit on the Standard Challenge is a soft breach. This means that if your account hits the daily loss limit:
Automatic Position Closure: All open trades will be automatically closed by our system.
Temporary Account Lock: The account will be temporarily locked, preventing any further trading for the remainder of the trading day.
Reactivation: Trading will be automatically re-enabled at the start of the next trading day.
This mechanism is in place to protect your account and prevent significant losses in one day, while giving you the opportunity to continue trading once the new day begins.
In our Standard Challenge program, we use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing max drawdown to help manage risk. This max drawdown is fixed in dollar terms based on the account size:
$2,000 for the $50,000 account
$3,000 for the $100,000 account
$4,000 for the $160,000 account
This fixed value remains constant in dollar terms throughout the life of the account.
Each trading day, we assess your account’s highest end-of-day balance or equity, and the drawdown level moves up only when a new high is achieved. Importantly, the EOD trailing drawdown only moves upward and never moves down. Therefore, on any day where your account experiences a loss, the drawdown level remains the same as the previous day’s level.
For example, with a $100,000 Standard Challenge Account:
Account Start: $100,000
The initial trailing drawdown is set at $3,000 below the starting balance, or $97,000.
Day 1: End-of-day balance or equity reaches $103,000. The trailing drawdown remains fixed in dollar terms at $3,000 below this high point, moving up to $100,000.
Day 2: You close the day with a lower balance, say $101,000. The drawdown level stays at $100,000 since it only moves up.
Once your account reaches the drawdown lock point (e.g., $105,000 on a $100,000 starting balance), the trailing drawdown locks at the initial balance and does not move from this level, even if you continue to make profits or take payouts. This provides added security, so we recommend maintaining a buffer to ensure you can continue trading safely after withdrawals
To qualify for a payout in the Standard Challenge program, you must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Trading Days Requirement: Complete at least 7 trading days, achieving a minimum of $120 in profit on each of these days.
Consistency Rule: Adhere to a 40% consistency rule. This means that the profit generated on your most profitable day should not exceed 40% of your total profits earned during the payout period
In the Goat Funded Futures Standard Challenge, payout caps are structured based on the account size:
$1000 cap for 50k accounts.
$2000 cap for 100k accounts.
$2500 cap for 160k accounts.
These caps are applicable to all payout requests during the funded stage of the Standard Challenge.
The Static Challenge offers a unique trading experience with:
No Daily Drawdown: Trade freely without daily loss limits.
Static Max Drawdown: A fixed max drawdown that never adjusts, regardless of your profits.
No Consistency Rule: No need to meet daily consistency requirements during the challenge or after funding.
This straightforward approach gives traders more control and flexibility, setting our challenge apart from others in the industry.
Eligibility Criteria for Payout Requests
For Static Accounts, requesting a payout is straightforward with only one requirement:
Minimum Trading Days: You must complete at least 7 trading days with a minimum profit of $120 on each of those days.
There are no additional conditions, such as a consistency rule or specific profit target. As long as you meet the daily profit requirement across 7 days, you are eligible to request a payout.
In the Goat Funded Futures Static Challenge, payout caps are set as follows:
$1500 cap for 40k accounts.
$2000 cap for 80k accounts.
These caps define the maximum amount that can be requested per payout in the funded stage of our Static challenge.
Select a plan, adhere to the trading rules, and hit your profit target. It’s that straightforward. You can get funded in 2 days!
Our Standard Challenge includes a daily drawdown limit on both challenge and funded stage. This limit is a soft breach, meaning that if you reach the daily drawdown limit, your trades will be automatically closed, and the account will be temporarily locked. Trading will resume at the start of the next trading day.
For all other account types—whether during the challenge stages or on other funding models—no daily drawdown limit is enforced. However, all accounts remain subject to their designated maximum drawdown rules, as detailed in each account’s guidelines.
No, there is no contract scaling in any of our challenges. In all account types, the maximum number of tradable contracts is available from the first day. This means you can fully utilize your account’s contract limit without any incremental restrictions, allowing you the flexibility to manage your trades according to your strategy right from the start.
At Goat Funded Futures, we strive to maintain a fair and balanced trading environment for all our participants. To ensure equitable opportunities, we’ve set clear limits on the number of accounts each trader can hold:
Traders can have up to 5 funded accounts at any given time across all programs.
Additionally, traders are allowed a maximum of 10 challenge accounts simultaneously.
This structure allows traders to diversify their strategies while keeping participation manageable and fair for everyone. We encourage traders to make the most of their available accounts and align their trading approach with these limits.
The consistency rule is a measure to ensure that traders maintain a stable trading approach rather than relying on isolated, high-risk trades to achieve their profits.
In our programs, the consistency rule limits the amount of profit that can be made on a trader’s best trading day as a percentage of the total profits earned. This percentage varies by account type:
Instant Funding Program: A 22% consistency rule applies, meaning that the profit on your best trading day cannot exceed 22% of your total profits.
Standard Challenge (Funded Stage): A 40% consistency rule is in effect in the funded stage only, where your top trading day’s profit cannot exceed 40% of the overall profits.
This rule is intended to promote consistent performance and responsible risk management throughout each account’s lifespan.
After your 4th payout, we reserve the right to transition your account to a live trading account at our discretion. If this change occurs, you will be directly contacted with all necessary information.
A live account offers several advantages, including:
No consistency rule, allowing for more flexibility in trading.
Flexible payout scheduling, with the ability to request payouts at any time.
Additional benefits that will be discussed with you privately upon moving to a live account.
This transition is designed to reward consistent and successful traders with enhanced options and support within our programs.
Absolutely. We believe informed traders can capitalize on market volatility. While other firms might restrict such activities, we welcome you to trade during news events if it fits your strategy.
Upon reaching the funded trader status, your first $10K in profits is yours to keep — 100% of it. After that, you'll receive a 90% share of the profits, which is among the most generous in the industry.
In all Goat Funded Futures programs—including Instant Funding, Static Challenge, and Standard Challenge—payouts can only be requested during the following two designated payout windows:
-Between the 5th and the 8th of each month
-Between the 20th and the 23rd of each month
To be eligible for a payout, you must meet the necessary requirements, such as adherence to the consistency rule and/or completion of the minimum trading days, as outlined in our FAQs.
Once your payout request is approved, payments will be processed within a maximum of 3 business days.
We encourage all traders to review the rules for their specific program to ensure they meet the criteria before requesting a payout.
You will pay the monthly subscription until you pass your evaluation. After your activation fee (only in standard plans), you pay nothing anymore!
Prohibited Trading Practices at Goat Funded Futures:
At Goat Funded Futures, we are committed to maintaining a fair, ethical, and sustainable trading environment that mirrors live market conditions as closely as possible. Our prohibited trading practices are designed to prevent misuse of our simulated systems and to ensure that all traders can benefit from a transparent and equitable experience. Violations of these policies may result in severe consequences, including account termination and forfeiture of profits.
1. Automated and High-Frequency Trading Limitations
• Automated Scalping and High-Frequency Systems: Trading systems designed to place a large numbers of trades per per day or execute high-frequency scalping trades are not permitted.
• Automated Tools: The use of AI-based trading algorithms, bots, and other automated tools is strictly prohibited across all accounts.
• Fully Automated Systems: Continuous “hands-off” trading or any approach involving full automation that runs without active monitoring is not allowed.
2. Unfair Order Management and Market Conduct
• Order Stacking: Placing multiple limit orders at the same price level to manipulate order fills is strictly prohibited.
• Illiquid Market Exploits: Trading in gapped or thinly traded markets solely to benefit from favorable fills or pricing discrepancies is not permitted.
• Slippage and Tight Bracket Abuse: Exploiting the lack of slippage in simulated environments or using tight brackets to manipulate order execution quality is prohibited.
• CME Compliance: All trading activity must align with CME Group’s rules and guidelines.
• Coordinated or Opposing Trades: Coordinated trading with others to execute identical or opposite positions across accounts is not allowed. This includes attempts to hedge or pool risks across accounts.
3. Platform Integrity and Fairness
• Exploiting Technical Errors: Using strategies that exploit potential technical errors, such as price display discrepancies or delays, is strictly prohibited.
• Data Feed Manipulation: Using external or delayed data feeds to gain an advantage over the simulated environment is not allowed.
• Trading Environment Simulation: Any trading practices inconsistent with standard futures market behavior or designed to circumvent live-market conditions, including short-term high-frequency strategies that wouldn’t perform similarly in live markets, are strictly prohibited.
4. Disallowed Collaborative Trading
• Group Trading or Mirroring: Engaging in the same trading strategy, using identical or opposing positions, or mirroring trades in concert with others (whether with connected or unconnected accounts) is not allowed.
• Pooling Risks: Traders may not use separate accounts to pool risks or hedge positions against one another.
5. Consequences for Violations
• Account Suspension and Termination: Breaches of these policies may lead to immediate account suspension or permanent termination.
• Profit Confiscation: Any profits generated from prohibited trading practices are subject to confiscation.
• Evaluation Review: Accounts found in violation during evaluation will not receive funding, and all account activity will be subject to review.
We encourage all Goat Funded Futures traders to approach trading with a fair and disciplined mindset, aligning their strategies with market standards. These guidelines ensure the long-term integrity and sustainability of our platform for all traders.
