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Goat Funded Trader

3.0 C
Hong Kong CFD
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Goat Funded Trader 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
E8 Markets 2 wins
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.9
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.4
Starting Price $36 vs $46
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 62 vs 26 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Goat Funded Trader
Trust & reputation E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

Goat Funded Trader E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Goat Funded Trader Metric E8 Markets
3.0/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
3.4/5 (3,792) Suspended TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
C Safety Grade A
80-100% Profit Split Up to 100%
Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-10% total) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Bi-weekly (on-demand available) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$36 Starting Price $45.60
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, Volumetrica, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Hong Kong Country United States
Jan 2023 Established Nov 2021
62 options Challenge Options 26 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Goat Funded Trader E8 Markets Savings
$5K $36 $46 Save $10
$10K $65 $47 Save $18
$25K $145 $110 Save $35
$50K $225 $166 Save $59
$100K $365 $286 Save $79
$200K $665 $478 Save $187
$400K $2,998 $950 Save $2,048

Goat Funded Trader vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

Goat Funded Trader and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, 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 $10 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. Goat Funded Trader offers 62 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly (on-demand available), and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, Goat Funded Trader has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,792 reviews (currently suspended), while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: Goat Funded Trader C, E8 Markets A.

Overall, Goat Funded Trader 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

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.
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

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
E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Goat Funded Trader or E8 Markets?

Goat Funded Trader scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Goat Funded Trader or E8 Markets?

Goat Funded Trader has the lower starting price at $36. Goat Funded Trader offers 62 challenge options starting from $36, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, Goat Funded Trader or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Goat Funded Trader has 3,792 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

Which offers a higher profit split, Goat Funded Trader or E8 Markets?

Goat Funded Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Goat Funded Trader and E8 Markets pay out?

Goat Funded Trader has Bi-weekly (on-demand available) payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.