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City Traders Imperium vs Phidias
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: Phidias
Quick Overview
City Traders Imperium
Established 2018·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
70–100%
Evaluation Fee
$210+
Payout Frequency
Monthly
Payout Speed
24 hours
Phidias
Established 2023·France
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–80%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
every 10 trading days (CASH), daily (LIVE)
Payout Speed
Within 24 hours
Detailed Comparison
| City Traders Imperium | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $200 000 | $25,000 – $150,000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 70% – 100%Winner | 80% – 80% |
| Evaluation Fee | $210 – $970 | $120 – $720Winner |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly | every 10 trading days (CASH), daily (LIVE) |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | Within 24 hours |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2018 | 2023 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | France |
Challenge Rules
| City Traders Imperium | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
Pricing & Account Options
City Traders Imperium
$5,000
1-Step Challenge
$29
$5,000
2-Step Classic
$39
$10,000
2-Step Classic
$79
$50,000
2-Step Classic
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Classic
$499
$2,500
Instant Funding
$69
Phidias
$50,000
Fundamental OTP
$116
$100,000
Fundamental OTP
$145
Popular$150,000
Fundamental OTP
$173
$50,000
Fundamental Monthly
$580
$100,000
Fundamental Monthly
$723
$150,000
Fundamental Monthly
$863
Ratings & Trust
| City Traders Imperium | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.5 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | — | 3.9 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Rtrader Pro, dxFeed, Rithmic |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | 15 accounts |
City Traders Imperium — Unique Features
- Established since 2018 (7+ years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Up to 100% profit share through VIP program
- No news restrictions
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- Free CTI Academy access
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary)
- 24/7 multilingual support
- Fee refund with first payout
Key Selling Points
- Established since 2018 (7+ years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Up to 100% profit share through VIP program
- No news restrictions
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- Free CTI Academy access
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary potential)
- 24/7 multilingual support
- Fee refund with first payout
Phidias — Unique Features
- Access to LIVE real trading account
- Futures trading on CME Group markets
- Funded in as little as 3 days
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- Daily payouts on LIVE accounts
- Swing trading with overnight/overweek holding
- 24/7 Support in English, French, Spanish
- No daily loss limit on Fundamental/Swing
- News trading allowed on all accounts
- One-Time Payment (OTP) model - lifetime account
Key Selling Points
- Access to LIVE real trading account (not just simulated)
- Futures trading on CME Group markets
- Funded in as little as 3 days
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- Daily payouts on LIVE accounts
- Swing trading with overnight/overweek holding
- 24/7 Support in English, French, Spanish
- No daily loss limit on Fundamental/Swing
- News trading allowed on all accounts
- One-Time Payment (OTP) model - lifetime account
Our Verdict
Phidias wins in 3 of 9 categories
Phidias has an edge over City Traders Imperium, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
City Traders Imperium (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Phidias ($120 vs $210)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Phidias
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
