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Goat Funded Futures

Hong Kong Futures
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Payouts Monthly vs Daily Price $64 vs $30

Verdict: Who Wins?

Goat Funded Futures 0 wins
0 4
DayTraders 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 0.0
Starting Price $30 vs $64
Profit Split Both 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro)
Safety Grade B+ vs
Challenge Variety 18 vs 14 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Goat Funded Futures DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Goat Funded Futures Metric DayTraders
PFM Score 7.9/10
TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
Safety Grade B+
100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro) Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
EOD: None (eval) / 2.5% funded · Sprint: None · Instant: 3% · Pro: None Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$64 Starting Price $30
White-Label Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, DeepCharts Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United States
Nov 2022 Established Jan 2023
14 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Goat Funded Futures DayTraders Savings
$25K $64 $30 Save $34
$50K $69 $40 Save $29
$100K $132 $65 Save $67
$150K $185 $80 Save $105

Goat Funded Futures vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $34 less than Goat Funded Futures's starting price of $64. Goat Funded Futures offers 14 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro) profit split, while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live). Goat Funded Futures pays out Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing, and DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F).

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has 4.6/5 with 434 reviews.

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

Pros & Cons

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.
DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Goat Funded Futures or DayTraders?

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

Which is cheaper, Goat Funded Futures or DayTraders?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. Goat Funded Futures offers 14 challenge options starting from $64, while DayTraders offers 18 options starting from $30.

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

Goat Funded Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Goat Funded Futures offers 100% first $10K, then 90% (EOD, Sprint, Instant); 90% from $1 (Pro) while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live).

How fast do Goat Funded Futures and DayTraders pay out?

Goat Funded Futures has Twice monthly (5th-8th and 20th-23rd windows); 48-hour processing payouts while DayTraders offers Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.