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The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

Goat Funded Trader

3.0 C
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 2 wins
2 5
Goat Funded Trader 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.4
Starting Price $36 vs $999,999
Profit Split 80-100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 62 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Goat Funded Trader
Maximum profit potential Goat Funded Trader
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts Goat Funded Trader

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding Goat Funded Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric Goat Funded Trader
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
4.8/5 (42) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,792) Suspended
A Safety Grade C
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-100%
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-10% total)
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (on-demand available)
$ Starting Price $36
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, Volumetrica, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country Hong Kong
Jan 2020 Established Jan 2023
10 options Challenge Options 62 options

The Upside Funding vs Goat Funded Trader: Detailed Analysis

The Upside Funding and Goat Funded Trader are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Goat Funded Trader was founded in 2023.

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%. The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly (on-demand available).

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42 reviews, while Goat Funded Trader has 3.4/5 with 3,792 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, Goat Funded Trader C.

Overall, Goat Funded Trader edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed
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

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
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, The Upside Funding or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, The Upside Funding or Goat Funded Trader?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. The Upside Funding has 42 reviews while Goat Funded Trader has 3,792.

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

Goat Funded Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%.

How fast do The Upside Funding and Goat Funded Trader pay out?

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