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Apex Trader Funding

7.6 A+
United States Futures
VS

Goat Funded Futures

3.5 C
Hong Kong Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs C Price $199 vs $64

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 2
Goat Funded Futures 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.6 vs 3.5 Decisive
Starting Price $64 vs $199 Decisive
Profit Split Both 100% Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs C Decisive
Trust Score 77/100 vs 8.9/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 14 vs 1 options Decisive
Platform Choice 13 vs 4 platforms Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Goat Funded Futures
Trust & reputation Apex Trader Funding
Fast payouts Goat Funded Futures

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Goat Funded Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric Goat Funded Futures
7.6/10 PFM Score 3.5/10
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot -
A+ Safety Grade C
77 B+ Trust Score 8.9 F
100% Profit Split 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro)
None (Intraday Trail) — EOD Trail daily loss limits not accessible Daily Drawdown EOD: None (eval) / 2.5% funded · Sprint: None · Instant: 3% · Pro: None
5 trading days Payout Frequency Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing
$199 Starting Price $64
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, DeepCharts
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Jan 2021 Established Nov 2022
1 option Challenge Options 14 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Apex Trader Funding Goat Funded Futures Savings
$25K $199 $64 Save $135

Apex Trader Funding vs Goat Funded Futures: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Goat Funded Futures are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Goat Funded Futures was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Goat Funded Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $64, which is $135 less than Apex Trader Funding's starting price of $199. Apex Trader Funding offers 1 challenge options, while Goat Funded Futures offers 14.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% profit split, while Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro). Apex Trader Funding pays out 5 trading days, and Goat Funded Futures pays out Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews. Safety grades: Apex Trader Funding A+, Goat Funded Futures C.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
Goat Funded Futures
Pros
$0 activation fee on all plans; 100% profit split on first $10K (EOD/Sprint/Instant); No time limit on evaluations; Trailing drawdown locks at starting balance (Sprint funded, Pro funded); Instant Funded with no evaluation; 48-hour payout processing via Rise; 5 mini / 50 micro contract limits scale with account size; In-house technology backed by 95+ prop firm parent group.
Cons
TrustPilot rating currently unavailable due to platform guidelines breach (164 reviews flagged); 2-minute trade holding rule on funded accounts has drawn customer complaints; Sister firm Goat Funded Trader has known TrustPilot issues; No overnight or weekend holding allowed; Instant Funded accounts cannot be reset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Goat Funded Futures?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Safety Grade, Trust Score. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or Goat Funded Futures?

Goat Funded Futures has the lower starting price at $64. Apex Trader Funding offers 1 challenge options starting from $199, while Goat Funded Futures offers 14 options starting from $64.

Which offers a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or Goat Funded Futures?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% while Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro).

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Goat Funded Futures pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 5 trading days payouts while Goat Funded Futures offers Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.