Entry price
The barrier to entry is where Atmos Funded dominates the market, offering some of the lowest prices available for high-capital accounts. In contrast, Goat Funded Trader prices its evaluations more traditionally, often doubling or tripling the cost of an equivalent Atmos Funded account.
- Atmos Funded 100k (1-Step Plus): $149.
- Goat Funded Trader 100k (1-Step): $698.
- Atmos Funded 10k (1-Step Plus): $37.
- Goat Funded Trader 10k (3-Step): $65.
- Atmos Funded Nova (100k): $5 (evaluation fee) plus $569 (funded phase fee).
- Goat Funded Trader 25k (2-Step Standard): $234.
Lo que pagas mientras operas
Trading costs are where Goat Funded Trader can become cheaper over time, especially for those who don't trade Forex. Atmos Funded applies a flat commission across almost all assets, which adds up for high-frequency traders.
- Forex Commissions: Both firms charge $5 per lot.
- Asset-specific costs: Goat Funded Trader offers $0 commissions on Indices, Crypto, and Energies. Atmos Funded charges $5 per lot on Indices, Crypto, Metals, and Energies.
- Leverage limitations: Atmos Funded offers 1:50 on Forex, while Goat Funded Trader provides 1:100 during evaluation phases, allowing for larger positions with the same margin.
- Platform selection: Atmos Funded is limited to MetaTrader 5, while Goat Funded Trader offers MatchTrader, cTrader, TradeLocker, and Volumetrica, potentially saving costs for traders who use specific professional tools.
What mistakes cost you
In this industry, the "cost of a mistake" is measured by how much drawdown you are allowed before losing your investment. Atmos Funded provides very little breathing room in its cheapest plans, making the cost of a losing streak absolute.
- Maximum Drawdown: Atmos Funded 1-Step Plus accounts have a very tight 3% trailing drawdown. Goat Funded Trader 1-Step accounts offer 6%, and its 2-Step models go up to 10%.
- Daily Risk: Atmos Funded Standard accounts have a 3% daily limit. Goat Funded Trader typically offers 4% to 5%.
- Breach recovery: Goat Funded Trader allows you to buy a "Reset" to stay in your current phase (e.g., Phase 1 reset costs -7% of the original price), whereas Atmos Funded has no mentioned reset discount in its data.
- The "Goat Guard": If you hit a 2% loss, Goat Funded Trader automatically closes trades but reduces your profit split to 50% instead of terminating the account immediately on the first breach.
What it costs to get paid
Getting your money out also has different economic impacts. Goat Funded Trader rewards long-term consistency with a salary, while Atmos Funded focuses on a bridge to live markets.
- Profit Split: Both start at 80%. However, Goat Funded Trader scales up to 95%, while Atmos Funded caps at 90%.
- Withdrawal limits: Goat Funded Trader limits the first two withdrawals to 6% of the initial balance. Atmos Funded has a minimum withdrawal of $100.
- Refunds: Atmos Funded only refunds if the account was never used. Goat Funded Trader provides a full refund after the 4th payout.
- Financial incentives: Goat Funded Trader pays a monthly salary of up to $500 once you reach Level 3 of scaling.
Where each one hides its cost
The "fine print" rules are where profits can be voided, representing a 100% loss of earned time and money.
- Goat Funded Trader has a 2-minute rule: any profit from trades open for less than 120 seconds is removed. This makes scalping significantly more expensive or even impossible.
- Atmos Funded has strict news restrictions: trading within 2 minutes of high-impact events is prohibited.
- Atmos Funded Consistency: In the 1-Step Plus funded phase, no single day can exceed 45% of total profit.
- Goat Funded Trader News Cap: Profits during news events are capped at 1% of the account balance.
Cheapest for whom
Atmos Funded is the cheapest option for swing traders and disciplined beginners who want to control a 100k account with the lowest possible upfront payment ($149) and can handle tight 3% risk limits.
Goat Funded Trader is the cheapest for active index traders and professional scalpers (who stay in trades longer than 2 minutes) because the $0 commissions on indices and the higher 10% drawdown make it much harder to lose the account, protecting the initial investment better over the long run.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a 100k evaluation, Atmos Funded or Goat Funded Trader?
Atmos Funded is significantly cheaper for a 100k account, costing only $149 for its 1-Step Plus model. In comparison, Goat Funded Trader charges $698 for its 1-Step evaluation and $628 for its 2-Step Standard evaluation.
Which firm offers more drawdown for the price, Atmos Funded or Goat Funded Trader?
Goat Funded Trader offers better value in terms of risk, providing up to 10% maximum drawdown on its 2-Step accounts. Atmos Funded, while cheaper to buy, offers a much more restrictive 3% trailing drawdown on its popular 1-Step Plus plans and 6% on its Standard plans.
Which firm is better for trading Indices without high costs, Atmos Funded or Goat Funded Trader?
Goat Funded Trader is the superior choice for index traders because it offers $0 commissions on Indices. Atmos Funded charges a commission of $5 per lot on all index trades, which can significantly reduce the net profit for intraday traders.
Which firm has more restrictive payout rules, Atmos Funded or Goat Funded Trader?
Goat Funded Trader is more restrictive during the first two payouts, limiting withdrawals to 6% of the initial account balance. However, Atmos Funded has a strict consistency rule where no single day can account for more than 45% of your total profit (on 1-Step Plus), which can delay your ability to withdraw large gains.
























