Things are heating up at Goat Funded Trader — and not in a good way.
While several traders claim they’re still waiting on thousands in overdue payouts, the firm seems more interested in promoting feel-good success stories than addressing growing concerns.
The tension boiled over after a tweet from Edward XL, CEO of Goat Funded Trader, on April 30th:
“You just received your first $5,000 payout straight to your bank account. What’s the first thing you’re spending it on?”
Instead of applause, the replies turned into a public outcry.
“Would Love to Finally Get My $13,500”
Trader @nickmtrades responded almost instantly:
“Would love to finally get my $13,500 payout from GFT that I requested partially on December 20th, 2024 and March 7th, 2025. I’ve been waiting for over 4 months now!”
Things escalated quickly, with more voices joining the call-out.
@thewolfofwales tagged the CEO directly:
Goat Funded have payout delays upto FOUR MONTHS! @GoatFunded
Edward, why are you not paying Nick @nickmtrades his $13500? He broke no rules, you’ve strung him along, you’ve just blocked him from the Discord!
Can you give him an explanation at least? @EdwardXLreal
Block, Ignore, Repeat?
As more traders came forward, it became clear that this isn’t an isolated issue.
“I’m still waiting for my payout from December too,” wrote @_CryptoJosh.
“Not even a single reply from support in months.”
What started as payout delays is now turning into a PR nightmare:
- Muted complaints
- Discord bans
- Radio silence from the top
Clock’s Ticking
In the world of prop trading, trust is everything. And right now, GFT’s trust score is on the decline.
The longer Edward XL and his team stay silent, the louder the traders get.
This isn’t just “noise.” It’s a pattern. And unless Goat Funded Trader responds — not with tweets, but with payments — they risk losing more than just reputation.
Because if they don’t? The traders will do the talking for them.
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Goat Funded Trader is under fire after multiple traders took to social media to report delayed payouts — some claiming they’ve been waiting for over four months. The backlash intensified following a tweet by CEO Edward XL that unintentionally sparked a wave of public complaints.
