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City Traders Imperium vs Phidias
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Quick Overview
City Traders Imperium
Established 2018·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$39+
Payout Frequency
monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant)
Payout Speed
24 hours
Phidias
Established 2023·Gibraltar
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
75–100%
Evaluation Fee
$55+
Payout Frequency
daily, uncapped
Payout Speed
90% under 30 minutes
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 | 50% – 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $39 – $689Winner | $55 – $1123 |
| Payout Frequency | monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant) | daily, uncapped |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | 90% under 30 minutes |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2018 | 2023 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Gibraltar |
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 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts |
| 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
- Balance-based drawdown - never trails equity
- Established since 2018
- Scale up to $4 million
- Challenges from $39
- VIP: Bronze 90%/weekly, Silver 100%/on-demand, Gold salary
- NEW: 3-Step Challenge
- 1-Step: NO daily loss limit
- No news restrictions
- Free CTI Academy access
Key Selling Points
- Balance-based drawdown - never trails your equity
- Established since 2018 (8 years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Challenges from just $39
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary)
- NEW: 3-Step Challenge option
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- No news restrictions, no time limits
- Free CTI Academy access
- 4.3/5 Trustpilot from 2,000+ reviews
Phidias — Unique Features
- Real LIVE account from first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% under 30 min
- Static drawdown that never trails
- Zero minimum trading days
- Premium: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18K funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 trading platforms
- Up to 15 funded accounts
- One-Time Payment model from $55
Key Selling Points
- Real LIVE account from your first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% processed under 30 minutes
- Static drawdown that never trails (Express to Live)
- Zero minimum trading days - funded in as little as 48h
- Premium accounts: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18,000 funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 platforms: Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- One-Time Payment model from $55 - no activation fee
Our Verdict
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It's a tie!
Both firms offer competitive features. Your choice depends on your specific trading style and preferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
City Traders Imperium (100% vs 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
City Traders Imperium ($39 vs $55)
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.
