Goat Funded Trader — rules, explained
The numbers below are the same dataset PAPA's live compliance engine runs on —
3 programs (2 evaluation), each with its
verification date and sources.
⚠ Prop firms change rules often and promos are constant. Every figure below carries the date we
last verified it — treat your firm dashboard as the final word, and tell us if something moved.
Classic 2-Step Evaluation
| Profit target(s) | 8% → 5% |
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| Daily loss limit | 4% |
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| Max overall loss | 8% (static) |
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| Min trading days | — |
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| Consistency rule | none |
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Classic: 8%/5% with 4% daily / 8% max — tighter dailies than most; other GFT programs differ.
Instant Funding (GOAT Model) Evaluation
| Profit target(s) | — (funded/instant) |
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| Daily loss limit | 3% |
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| Max overall loss | 6% (trailing) |
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| Min trading days | 5 (profitable days) |
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| Consistency rule | 15% best-day rule |
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No evaluation — funded from day 1. 3% daily and 6% overall, both TRAILING (recalculated daily 5 PM EST; limits reset after each payout). Payouts need 5 non-consecutive days of ≥0.5% profit per bi-weekly cycle; best day ≤15% of cycle profit; any trade idea hitting -2% floating loss closes the account. 80% split.
Verified 2026-07-12 · source
2-Step Standard (Funded) Funded account
| Profit target(s) | — (funded/instant) |
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| Daily loss limit | 5% |
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| Max overall loss | 10% (static) |
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| Min trading days | — |
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| Consistency rule | none |
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Funded stage after the 2-Step Standard: 5% daily (higher of balance/equity at the 5 PM EST reset) / 10% static, no target. Bi-weekly payouts (every 14 days, 3 trading days/cycle, min $100); first TWO payouts capped at min(6% of size, $10,000), then uncapped. $3,000/day profit cap (excess deducted, not a breach). 80% base split, up to 100% as a paid add-on. No consistency rule on Standard.
Verified 2026-07-12 · source · source