Last updated: March 27, 2026
Yes: Goat Funded Trader supports EAs on MT5. Standard automated strategies are permitted. HFT and latency arbitrage are prohibited. The firm offers both 1-step and 2-step challenge models, giving EA traders flexibility in how they prefer to pass.
| EA Support | Yes: fully supported |
| Allowed EA Types | Standard EAs; no HFT or latency arbitrage |
| Martingale | Not explicitly banned |
| Grid Trading | Not explicitly banned |
| Copy Trading | Allowed from own accounts only |
| HFT | Prohibited |
| News Trading | Allowed or restricted depending on account type, confirm before purchasing |
| Min Trade Duration | Not stated |
| Fixed SL Required | No |
| Account Sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% (standard 1-step); varies by plan |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | N/A (1-step) or 5% (2-step variant) |
| Daily Drawdown | 5% (balance-based) |
| Max Drawdown | 10% (static, balance-based) |
| Drawdown Type | Static: balance-based |
| Min Trading Days | Not stated, verify on official website |
| Time Limit | Unlimited |
| Profit Split | 80–85% |
| Scaling Plan | Available; up to $800K |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 |
| MT5 Available | Yes |
| Payout Frequency | On-demand; bi-weekly cycle |
| Payout Methods | Crypto, bank wire, Wise |
Goat Funded Trader offers a flexible 1-step model that suits EAs which can hit targets efficiently. Static DD and MT5 support make it a solid option. Best for: EAs with consistent performance that can pass a 10% target without excessive drawdown.