GoatFunded and TradeDay differ on 2 of 18 points TradersPost compares: automated trading and copy trading.
Automated trading
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“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.”
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“Third-party purchased trading bots and ATS prohibited; custom strategies built and executed through NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView are permitted.”
Copy trading
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“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.”
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“Third-party purchased trading bots and ATS prohibited; custom strategies built and executed through NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView are permitted.”
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.
GoatFunded rules from help.goatfundedtrader.com.
TradeDay rules from tradingfinder.com.
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