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Elite Trader Funding

3.7 B+
United States Futures
VS

Goat Funded Trader

3.0 C
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Elite Trader Funding 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Goat Funded Trader 2 wins
Overall Rating 3.7 vs 3.0
TrustPilot 3.9 vs 3.4
Starting Price $36 vs $38
Profit Split Both Up to 100%
Safety Grade B+ vs C
Challenge Variety 62 vs 13 options
Platform Choice 8 vs 5 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Elite Trader Funding Goat Funded Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

Elite Trader Funding Metric Goat Funded Trader
3.7/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
3.9/5 (1,060) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,792) Suspended
B+ Safety Grade C
Up to 100% Profit Split 80-100%
Static, EOD, or Trailing (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-10% total)
Same Day Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (on-demand available)
$37.50 Starting Price $36
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, Rithmic Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, Volumetrica, TradeLocker
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Feb 2022 Established Jan 2023
13 options Challenge Options 62 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Elite Trader Funding Goat Funded Trader Savings
$50K $58 $225 Save $167
$100K $38 $365 Save $328
$150K $103 $728 Save $625
$250K $88 $2,088 Save $2,001
$300K $229 $2,398 Save $2,169

Elite Trader Funding vs Goat Funded Trader: Detailed Analysis

Elite Trader Funding and Goat Funded Trader are both Futures firms. Elite Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2022, while Goat Funded Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Goat Funded Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $36, which is $2 less than Elite Trader Funding's starting price of $38. Elite Trader Funding offers 13 challenge options, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62.

Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100% profit split, while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Same Day, and Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly (on-demand available).

For trust and reputation, Elite Trader Funding has a 3.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,060 reviews, while Goat Funded Trader has 3.4/5 with 3,792 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: Elite Trader Funding B+, Goat Funded Trader C.

Overall, Elite 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

Elite Trader Funding
Pros
Clear path to Live Funding, No time limits on evaluations, Reward points system, 100% satisfaction guarantee
Cons
Complex payout rules
Goat Funded Trader
Pros
8 challenge types for all trading styles. Accounts up to \00K. 80-100% profit split. Bi-weekly payouts within 24 hours (or +\000). 5 platforms supported.
Cons
TrustPilot flagged for guideline breaches (fake reviews). Rating crashed from 4.8 to 2.8, now recovering to 3.4. Complex challenge structure with many variants.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Elite Trader Funding

No active deals

Goat Funded Trader
50% OFF 50% off all challenges
50% OFF Special discount for first-time traders
35% OFF 35% OFF + Buy One Get One Free on all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Elite Trader Funding or Goat Funded Trader?

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

Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader has the lower starting price at $36. Elite Trader Funding offers 13 challenge options starting from $38, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62 options starting from $36.

Which has better reviews, Elite Trader Funding or Goat Funded Trader?

Elite Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 3.9/5. Elite Trader Funding has 1,060 reviews while Goat Funded Trader has 3,792.

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

Elite Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100% while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%.

How fast do Elite Trader Funding and Goat Funded Trader pay out?

Elite Trader Funding has Same Day payouts while Goat Funded Trader offers Bi-weekly (on-demand available) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.