Alpha Ticks and GoatFunded differ on 2 of 18 points TradersPost compares: automated trading and copy trading.
Automated trading
Conditional
“The use of AI, bots, and other automated trading mechanisms is strictly prohibited across all account types." / "Semi-Automated Trading...is permissible under the condition that the user manually places, monitors, and manages the trade." Same parent rules. "VPS is permitted...however the use of VPN attempting to hide or change your IP address is not.”
Conditional
“Traders can use EAs as long as they comply with prohibited trading practices rules, but are not allowed to use HFT strategies/systems and/or Gold Arbitrage EA.”
Copy trading
Not allowed
Set by the firm
Conditional
“Traders can use EAs as long as they comply with prohibited trading practices rules, but are not allowed to use HFT strategies/systems and/or Gold Arbitrage EA.”
Automation and copy trading rules are set by each firm and can change. Rules recorded May 21, 2026; confirm the current policy with the firm before you connect.
Alpha Ticks rules from help.alpha-futures.com.
GoatFunded rules from help.goatfundedtrader.com.
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