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FuturesElite

7.3 B+
Italy Futures
VS

Goat Funded Futures

Hong Kong Futures
Key Differences
Payouts Bi-Weekly vs Monthly Price $49 vs $64

Verdict: Who Wins?

FuturesElite 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Goat Funded Futures 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.3 vs 0.0
Starting Price $49 vs $64
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)
Safety Grade B+ vs
Challenge Variety 14 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 7 vs 4 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FuturesElite
Trust & reputation FuturesElite
Fast payouts FuturesElite

Visual Comparison

FuturesElite Goat Funded Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

FuturesElite Metric Goat Funded Futures
7.3/10 PFM Score
4.5/5 (290) TrustPilot
B+ Safety Grade
Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) Profit Split 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro)
None (no daily loss limit on evaluation/instant accounts) Daily Drawdown EOD: None (eval) / 2.5% funded · Sprint: None · Instant: 3% · Pro: None
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing
$49 Starting Price $64
Proprietary Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, DeepCharts
No Direct Path to Funded No
Italy Country Hong Kong
Jun 2020 Established Nov 2022
6 options 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 FuturesElite Goat Funded Futures Savings
$50K $49 $69 Save $20
$100K $99 $132 Save $33
$150K $129 $185 Save $56

FuturesElite vs Goat Funded Futures: Detailed Analysis

FuturesElite and Goat Funded Futures are both Futures firms. FuturesElite has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Goat Funded Futures was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, FuturesElite is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $15 less than Goat Funded Futures's starting price of $64. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options, while Goat Funded Futures offers 14.

FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) profit split, while Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro). FuturesElite pays out Bi-weekly, and Goat Funded Futures pays out Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing.

For trust and reputation, FuturesElite has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 290 reviews.

Overall, FuturesElite edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

FuturesElite
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, bi-weekly payouts within 24h, no daily loss limit on standard accounts, EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance after first payout, multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica) plus proprietary DeepDom + DeepCharts tools, instant account option, customizable challenges, no minimum trading days on evaluation, no consistency rule during challenge phase on Prime plans.
Cons
Italian SRLS micro-entity (not regulated by a financial authority — typical for prop firms), 40% consistency rule on Prime simulated funded stage, 20% consistency rule on Instant funded accounts, monthly recurring billing on evaluations, fully-automated AI/bot trading prohibited.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FuturesElite or Goat Funded Futures?

FuturesElite scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FuturesElite or Goat Funded Futures?

FuturesElite has the lower starting price at $49. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options starting from $49, while Goat Funded Futures offers 14 options starting from $64.

Which offers a higher profit split, FuturesElite or Goat Funded Futures?

FuturesElite offers a higher maximum profit split. FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) while Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro).

How fast do FuturesElite and Goat Funded Futures pay out?

FuturesElite has Bi-weekly 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.