In the wake of its migration from Spain to Hong Kong in December 2024, Goat Funded Trader (GFT) is facing mounting criticism for delayed payouts. Many traders claim their funds, promised after the migration, remain unpaid. While the firm paused all payouts during the move, the payments have been incomplete even after claiming that the migration is completed, leaving users in the dark and fueling frustrations. Some traders have even reported being banned from the company's Discord server after raising concerns.

One of the most vocal figures in this ongoing issue is Salman Munir, Partner at Exclusive Funded Programme, who took to Twitter to share his concerns. Munir, after receiving numerous complaints from affected traders, directly contacted GFT’s CEO, Edward. Edward responded by assuring that payouts would resume after the Hong Kong migration was complete.

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Additionally, trader @TRDGemini shared their own interaction with Edward, illustrating that frustration extends beyond the few vocal voices. Despite this outreach, many traders are still waiting for their payouts. Some allege they were even removed from GFT’s Discord community after voicing complaints.

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As of now, GFT has yet to publicly address the ongoing payout issues or provide a timeline for resolution.

The situation has sparked widespread concern in the proprietary trading community, especially among those evaluating new firms. While operational migrations can be complex and delay timelines, the lack of formal communication from GFT has left many in the dark.

Industry observers suggest traders proceed with caution until GFT publicly clarifies its payout pipeline and offers definitive proof of resolution for affected users.