The5ers vs Goat Funded Trader
On the numbers: The5ers has the cheaper entry point. The right choice depends on which of those you weigh most - the rules, pricing and payout detail below is where they really separate.
At a glance
| The5ers | Goat Funded Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| TradingBay Rating | 8.8 | - |
| Category | Forex | Forex |
| Founded | 2016 | 2023 |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% | Up to 100% |
| Payout Cycle | Bi-weekly | Bi-weekly |
| Account Sizes | $2.5K–$250K | $2.5K–$400K |
| Cheapest Challenge | $19 ★ | $36 |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 (Hedge), cTrader | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, Volumetrica |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 | - |
Which is cheaper at $50K and $100K?
Lowest listed price for that account size, across each firm's challenge types.
| The5ers | Goat Funded Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| $50K account | $309 | - |
| $100K account | $545 | $438 ★ |
| $200K account | - | $665 |
Rules head-to-head
Drawdown type is the rule that catches most traders out - read it before the profit split.
| The5ers | Goat Funded Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Rules grade | B - Fair and transparent, but growth is gradual ★ | C - Permissive headline rules, but dense fine print and strict enforcement |
| Drawdown type | Hyper/Pro Growth: 6% static stop-out from initial balance. High Stakes: 10% absolute max loss. Bootcamp: 5% max loss per step, 4% when funded. | Trailing on most models (1-Step 6%, 2-Step Goat/Standard 10%, Blitz 5%, Instant 4-6%); static 8% on the 3-Step; 2-Step Pro 8% |
| Daily loss limit | Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause (not a breach). Pro Growth: 3% daily loss = account termination. High Stakes: 5% daily (from higher of balance/equity at server midnight). Bootcamp: 3% daily pause on funded stage only. | 1-Step/2-Step Goat/2-Step Pro/3-Step: 4%; 2-Step Standard: 5%; Blitz: 3% trailing; Instant Goat: 3%; Instant Pro: none |
| Profit target | Hyper/Pro Growth: 10%. High Stakes: 10% then 5%; 10% per funded scaling step. Bootcamp: 6% per step, 5% per funded milestone. | 1-Step: 10%. 2-Step Goat: 8%/6%. Standard: 10%/5%. Pro: 8%/4%. 3-Step: 6% per phase. Blitz: 3%. Instant: none |
| Consistency rule | No fixed best-day percentage; profitable-day minimums serve the same purpose. | None on standard challenges; 15% on Instant Goat and the $1 model; 20% on Instant Pro (best day vs total profit) |
| News trading | Allowed; bracket strategies around high-impact news prohibited. High Stakes: no new orders within 2 minutes before/after high-impact news. | Allowed, but profit on trades opened/closed within 5 minutes of high-impact news is capped at 1% of the account |
| EAs / automation | EAs allowed except tick-scalping, HFT, arbitrage, emulators, copy/coordinated trading - banned EAs void the account without refund. | EAs allowed; copy trading across different individuals prohibited and aggressively enforced (similar entries can be flagged); 'unauthorized device usage' checks apply |
| Weekend holding | Overnight and weekend holding allowed (indices carry very high weekend swaps). | Allowed |
| Min trading days | - | 3 valid days (each closing at least +0.5%) on challenges; 5 on Goat Blitz; 5-7 on Instant models |
| Time limit | Unlimited time to pass; accounts inactive for 30+ consecutive days expire. | No time limits on any challenge phase; Blitz runs on limited weekend windows with a short completion window |
Payouts head-to-head
| The5ers | Goat Funded Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split (full terms) | Starts at 50/50 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp), 75/25 (Pro Growth) or 80/20 (High Stakes) and scales to 100% - top High Stakes tiers pay 100% plus $4,000-$10,000 fixed payouts | 80% base, upgradable to 100% via paid add-on |
| Payout frequency | First payout 14 days after receiving the funded account, then every two weeks; the cycle resets each time the account scales | Bi-weekly (every 14 days) by default; first reward on demand after 3% profit and 3 trading days; 48-72h processing with a 2-business-day guarantee (+$1,000 if missed) |
| First payout | 14 days after the funded account is issued | On demand once the funded account has 3% profit and 3 valid trading days (KYC required for the first withdrawal) |
| Minimum payout | $150 (after profit split); crypto withdrawals capped at $1,500 per request | $100 |
| Scaling | Hyper Growth doubles the account at every 10% target up to $4M; Pro Growth scales incrementally to $500K; High Stakes scales 10% steps to $500K with split rising 80/20 to 100/0 + fixed payouts; Bootcamp scales every 5% up to $4M | Scaling plan up to $2M in simulated capital; maximum initial funding $400K |
Who should choose which?
· You want the cheaper entry ($19 vs $36).
· You want clearer, more stable rules (rules grade B vs C).
· You want to withdraw more often (Bi-weekly vs Bi-weekly).
· You trade the news.
· You want an instant-funded option with no evaluation.
· You specifically want Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
Is The5ers better than Goat Funded Trader?
It depends what you weigh: The5ers has the cheaper entry point.
Which is cheaper, The5ers or Goat Funded Trader?
The5ers has the lower-priced entry challenge ($19 vs $36).
Does The5ers or Goat Funded Trader allow EAs?
The5ers: EAs allowed except tick-scalping, HFT, arbitrage, emulators, copy/coordinated trading - banned EAs void the account without refund.. Goat Funded Trader: EAs allowed; copy trading across different individuals prohibited and aggressively enforced (similar entries can be flagged); 'unauthorized device usage' checks apply.
Can US traders join The5ers or Goat Funded Trader?
The5ers: yes, the US is not on its restricted list. Goat Funded Trader: yes, the US is not on its restricted list.
Which pays out faster, The5ers or Goat Funded Trader?
The5ers: First payout 14 days after receiving the funded account, then every two weeks; the cycle resets each time the account scales. Goat Funded Trader: Bi-weekly (every 14 days) by default; first reward on demand after 3% profit and 3 trading days; 48-72h processing with a 2-business-day guarantee (+$1,000 if missed).
Terms last verified against each firm's own site: 2026-06-12 / 2026-06-12. How we rate.