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Phidias vs The 5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
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
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$95+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
Detailed Comparison
| Phidias | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $25,000 – $150,000 | $2,500 – $250 000 |
| Max Capital | $150,000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 50% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $720 | $95 – $875Winner |
| Payout Frequency | every 10 trading days (CASH), daily (LIVE) | on-demand |
| Payout Speed | Within 24 hours | 16 hours |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | Spreads as low as 0 |
| Established | 2023 | 2016 |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| Phidias | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3Winner | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
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
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
Ratings & Trust
| Phidias | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.6 (1 reviews) | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.2 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 3.9 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Phidias | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | Rtrader Pro, dxFeed, Rithmic | MetaTrader 5 |
| Instruments | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | 15 accounts | $4 000 000 |
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
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Futures trading available
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Now offering Futures trading
Our Verdict
The 5ers wins in 4 of 9 categories
The 5ers has an edge over Phidias, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
The 5ers (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($95 vs $120)
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.
