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What is GOAT Funded Futures?

GOAT Funded Futures (GFF) is a futures proprietary trading firm that provides traders with simulated funded accounts to trade CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT listed futures products.

We offer four paths to funding: the EOD Challenge (evaluation-based), the 1-Day-Pass-Plan (evaluation-based), the Flex Challenge (evaluation-based), and Instant Classic (no evaluation required).

How do Futures Prop accounts work?
  1. Choose a plan — EOD Challenge, 1-Day-Pass-Plan, Flex Challenge, or Instant Classic (each plan has different parameters and requirements).
  2. Pass the evaluation — if you chose a challenge, trade to hit the profit target while staying within the drawdown rules. There is no time limit.
    For Instant Classic, skip straight to step 3.
  3. Get funded — once you pass (or immediately for Instant Classic), your funded account is activated at no extra cost.
  4. Trade and earn — trade your funded account, meet the payout requirements, and submit a payout request.
  5. Get paid — payouts are processed within 2 business days via Rise (Crypto coming soon).
Is this real money?

All trading at GOAT Funded Futures takes place in a simulated environment.

However, when you meet the payout requirements on your funded account, you receive real payouts based on your simulated trading performance.

You are never risking your own capital beyond the one-time challenge or plan fee.

What products / instruments can I trade?

You can trade any futures product listed on the CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT exchanges. Popular contracts include ES (S&P 500), NQ (Nasdaq), YM (Dow), RTY (Russell), CL (Crude Oil), GC (Gold), SI (Silver), ZB (Treasury Bonds), and many more.

The instruments available to you depend on your data feed:

- Tradovate / NinjaTrader (CQG)

The full CME bundle is included.

- TickBlaze

The TickBlaze platform uses TickBlaze Market Data.

- DxFeed

CME instruments are included. If you'd like to add COMEX (for metals) or other exchanges, contact Support and we'll enable them for you.

We do not support stocks, options, forex, or cryptocurrency on GOAT Funded Futures.

If you're looking to trade CFDs, visit our CFD prop firm at goatfundedtrader.com.

What are the trading hours?

Trading hours follow the CME futures session schedule. The main session runs from Sunday 5:00 PM CT through Friday 4:00 PM CT, with a daily maintenance break from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CT.

All positions must be closed before the end of each trading session. Specific product trading hours may vary — check the CME website for exact hours on your preferred instrument.

How do I create an account?

You can create a GFF account at any time — no purchase required. Simply visit goatfundedfutures.com and register to access your dashboard. This lets you explore the platform, view available plans, and get familiar with the interface before committing.

When you're ready to start trading, log into your dashboard, select your preferred plan, choose your account size and trading platform, and complete checkout. You will receive your trading credentials via email shortly after payment is confirmed.

Which countries are restricted?

Due to regulatory, licensing, and payment processing restrictions, Goat Funded Futures cannot offer services to residents of the following countries.

Fully Restricted Countries (All Platforms)

Afghanistan, Albania, Antarctica, Algeria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, East Timor, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Morocco, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Panama, Russia, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

This list is reviewed periodically and may change without notice.

Frequently Asked Question

Can traders from restricted countries participate?

Eligibility to participate depends on applicable laws, regulations, and our compliance requirements.

Goat Funded Futures may restrict or discontinue services in certain countries or regions due to regulatory obligations or changes in business requirements.

If your country becomes unavailable after you purchase an evaluation, our team will contact you directly with the next steps, if applicable.

If you are unsure whether your country is eligible, please contact our Support team before purchasing an account.

Updated 7 August 2026

How long does it take to get my Funded Account?

After meeting all of your challenge criteria, our team will review your account and activate your funded account within 2 business days. In most cases this is done within some hours, however during periods of high volume it may take longer.

Our commitment is that all passed challenge accounts will be reviewed and upgraded within 2 business days at the latest.

Are Giveaway accounts treated the same way as normal accounts?

Accounts won in giveaways follow the same path as purchased accounts, with one difference: the payout cap.

On a giveaway account, the maximum you can request per payout cycle is 2% of your starting balance. On a 50K that is $1,000, on a 100K it is $2,000.

The $500 minimum payout still applies, and every other rule for your plan is unchanged: the same profit target, drawdown, consistency rule, winning day requirement and payout windows.

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