Goat Funded Trader5.8/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
VS
E8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Goat Funded Trader vs E8 Markets

2-Step Standard 100K vs E8 One 50K (1-step)

10 rules compared
3Goat Funded Trader better
4Ties
3E8 Markets better

E8 Markets gets you funded for $340 less.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
Goat Funded TraderE8 Markets
Cost to get funded
$628
$288
E8 Markets $340 less
Evaluation price
$628one-time
$288one-time
E8 Markets $340 less
Activation fee
None
None
Tie
Profit target
10% then 5%
9% ($4,500), one phase
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
Goat Funded Trader more room
Minimum trading days
3 profitable days per phase
1
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80% (100% as a paid add-on)
80% (configurable at checkout)
Tie
Restricted countries
32
35
Goat Funded Trader fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
5.8
5.4
Goat Funded Trader rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% (from the higher of balance or equity)
$2,000 (4%)
Tie
Consistency rule
None
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
Tie
Payouts
Every 14 days; first two payouts capped at 6% or $10,000
On demand; $100 minimum
E8 Markets pays out faster
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
E8 Markets supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose Goat Funded Trader if…
5.8/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
Choose E8 Markets if…
5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs $628).
  • You trade on E8 Terminal.
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