Goat Funded Trader vs TopStep

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. Goat Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $48. Goat Funded Trader gives more drawdown room at 10%. Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency).
Goat Funded Trader
TopStep
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
10%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
5%
2%
Drawdown Type
Static
Trailing (EOD)
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency)
Cheapest Plan
$48
$49
Min Trading Days
3
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Challenge Types
1-Step, 2-Step
1-Step, Funded, Live
Account Sizes
$8,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000
$50,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
Yes
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
Goat Funded Trader
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Choosing Between Goat Funded Trader and TopStep

Both Goat Funded Trader and TopStep are popular choices among prop traders, with TopStep established since 2012. TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. Goat Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $48. Goat Funded Trader gives more drawdown room at 10%. Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency). The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costGoat Funded Trader — Starts from $48
Highest profit splitTopStep — 90% profit split
More drawdown roomGoat Funded Trader — 10% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersGoat Funded Trader — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goat Funded Trader or TopStep better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. TopStep offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). Goat Funded Trader has lower entry costs starting from $48. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Goat Funded Trader or TopStep?
TopStep offers a 90% profit split compared to 80% at the other firm. TopStep also offers scaling to increase this over time.
Which is cheaper, Goat Funded Trader or TopStep?
Goat Funded Trader has a lower starting price at $48, compared to $49 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Goat Funded Trader vs TopStep?
Goat Funded Trader allows 10% maximum drawdown (Static), while TopStep allows 4% (Trailing (EOD)). Daily loss limits are 5% and 2% respectively.

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