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  • Q1: What is the GoldFunding evaluation process?

    Our classic evaluation process consists of two key phases: the GoldFunding.io Challenge and Verification. Traders must demonstrate consistent performance and risk management before becoming a funded  Trader.

    Our Rapid evaluation process consists of one key phase: the GoldFunding.io Challenge. Traders must demonstrate consistent performance and risk management before becoming a funded  Trader.

  • Q2: How much does it cost to join GoldFunding?

    We charge a one-time fee based on the account size you select. There are no recurring payments or hidden charges, just a single payment to start your funding journey.

  • Q3: What leverage do you offer?

    GoldFunding provides traders with up to 1:100 leverage, giving you greater flexibility and potential in your trading strategy while still encouraging responsible risk management. If you need double leverage, you can add a double leverage add-on for 1:200. 

  • Q4: Profit split?

    80 % / 90 % after 3 profitable months.

  • Q5: Hedging?

    Yes, as long as drawdown limits and margin are respected.

  • Q6: Lot-size limits?

    No limits as long as drawdown limits and margin are respected.

  • Q7: High-frequency trading?

    HFT is allowed, as long as drawdown limits and margin are respected.

  • Q8: Opposite positions on correlated pairs?

    Permitted, as long as drawdown limits and margin are respected.

  • Q9: Do loss limits change after scaling?

    Percentages stay 5 / 10 %; dollar values rise.

  • How is news trading defined?

    Participants must monitor the economic calendar and avoid trading during specified high-impact events that may affect currency pairs and related instruments. Positions may not be opened or closed within 2 minutes before or 2 minutes after scheduled high-impact economic announcements as defined in our economic calendar.

  • Q1: What are the rules for the Assessment account?
    • 5% Daily Loss Limit (hard breach).
    • 5% Max Trailing Drawdown (hard breach).
    • Must trade a minimum of 7 Days.
    • News Trading is not permitted. Can be permitted with news trading add on at checkout
    • Weekend and Overnight trading IS allowed.
    • No SL is required.
  • Q2: What rules must I follow with a funded account?

    Funded traders must adhere to daily and overall drawdown limits, avoid overleveraging, and trade in a responsible, consistent manner.

  • Q3: Is there a maximum drawdown?

    Yes. Traders must respect both daily loss limits and maximum overall drawdown levels, which are clearly outlined in the trader’s agreement. 12% of the initial balance. 

  • Q4: Profit targets?

    Classic: Phase 1 +10 %, Phase 2 +5 %.

    Rapid: Phase 1 +10% 

  • Q5: Risk limits?

    5 % max daily loss, 12 % max overall loss.

  • Q6: Time limit?

    7 Days; 7 active trading day per phase is the only minimum

  • Q7: Can I trade news / weekends / overnight?

    Weekends/Overnight; Unrestricted overnight and weekend positions. 

    News trading is not permitted, but can be permitted with news trading add-on before checkout.

  • Q8: EA / Algo allowed?

    EA's permissible with EA and algorithmic trading add-on.

  • Q9: Tradable instruments?

    FX majors & minors, gold, silver, commodities indices, select US-equity CFDs, Crypto. If you trade it, we have it tradeable. 

  • Q10: What if I breach drawdown?

    Phase ends;  contact us for a restart anytime with a 20 % discounted reset.

  • Q11: Martingale or grid?

    Allowed if drawdown limits are respected.

  • Q1: What is GoldFunding?

    GoldFunding is a proprietary trading firm that provides skilled traders with access to capital. Traders can prove their skills through an evaluation process and receive funding to trade professionally.

  • Q2: Who can apply for a funded account?

    Anyone over the age of 18 with trading experience and a solid strategy can apply. We welcome traders from around the world, regardless of background.

  • Q3: What markets can I trade with a GoldFunding account?

    You can trade a wide range of instruments including forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies—depending on the platform and account type.

  • Q4: Who holds live capital?

    Funds sit with registered liquidity partners, segregated from ops cash.

  • Q5: How are profits verified?

    Live-server trades reconciled via audited statements.

  • Q6: Do you report my income to tax authorities?

    No; you self-declare. Payout statements downloadable.

  • Q7: Are you regulated?

    Prop firms aren’t brokers; we are compliant on all regulations and follow AML/KYC.

  • Q8: Negative-balance protection?

    Yes, losses beyond limits absorbed by GoldFunding.

  • Q9: Affiliate programme?

    30% of lifetime revenue share.

  • Q10: Seasonal discounts?

    Newsletter subscribers get early-bird coupons for each funding round.

  • Q1: Who can apply?

    Anyone 18+ (sanctioned regions excluded).

  • Q2: Need prior experience?

    Basic order-placement & risk-management skills required.

  • Q3: How do I sign up?

    Click “Get Funded” pick a plan, fill a short form, pay once; credentials arrive in minutes.

  • Q4: Multiple accounts?

    Up to three active evaluations; merge funded accounts later.

  • Q5: ID documents?

    KYC, Photo ID + proof of address needed before first payout.

  • Q6: Is my trading data private?

    Yes; never shared, only anonymised stats may be used for fraud detection.

  • Q7: Server locations?

    London (LD4) & New York (NY4).

  • Q8: Average execution speed?

    ≈ 50 ms on MT5, 35 ms on matchtrader.

  • Q1: Supported platforms?

    MatchTrader (web, desktop, mobile).

  • Q2: Copy-trading / PAMM?

    Copy between your own accounts OK; external mirrors no.

  • Q3: Swap / overnight charges?

    Standard swaps on FX/metals; CFD indices roll at broker rates. 

  • Q4: Slippage on news?

    Possible; spreads widen with volatility market-wide.

  • Q1: Recurring costs?

    None after the one-time evaluation fee.

  • Q2: Withdrawal fees?

    Bank/Wise 0; crypto = network fee.

  • Q3: Crypto-payout conversion?

    USD locked at request; Crypto value locked at time of request.

  • Q5: How do I reset the account?

    When account breaches you'll be given reset access code.

  • Q7: Does GoldFunding act as my broker?

    No, we supply challenges; trades route via regulated providers.

  • Q8: Merch & perks?

    3 consecutive profitable months = hoodie + lifetime 90 % split.

  • Q1: Payout schedule & methods?

    Every 7 days via bank, Wise, USDT, BTC, ETH; paid < 48 h. Usually Paid out within hours of request.

  • Q2: Is the evaluation fee refunded?

    Yes, fully refundable and returned with first payout, automatically. 

  • Q3: Min / max withdrawal?

    No minimum, as long as you are in profit, you've earned the payout. No cap on Max.

  • Q4: Max scaling level?

    $2 million per trader.

  • Q5: Profit split boost on scale?

    After 3 months of payouts get 90% lifetime profit split.

  • Q6: How are trades audited pre-payout?

    Cross-checked against broker statements. And internal risk management systems.

  • Q1: Contact options?

    Live chat through our dashboard, email via [email protected] and for easiest support reach out to us on discord.

  • Q2: Education programme?

    10-module 'Trade like a Pro' course built by our team of traders + monthly Q&As, with anyone who has an active challenge.

  • Q3: Trader community?

    Come join our active Trading community on discord, link at the bottom of our website , come say hi!

  • Q4: Webinars?

    Monday market prep, Mid week analysis & Friday weekly Review and monthly psychology clinic. 

  • Q6: Merchandise rewards?

    See “Fees & Promotions” above.