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The 5ers vs Phidias
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$19+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 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
| The 5ers | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $250 000 | $25,000 – $150,000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $19 – $875Winner | $55 – $1123 |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand | daily, uncapped |
| Payout Speed | 16 hours | 90% under 30 minutes |
| Commission | Spreads as low as 0 | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2016 | 2023 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Gibraltar |
Challenge Rules
| The 5ers | 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
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
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
| The 5ers | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.5 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.6 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.2 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 / 5.0Winner | 4.7 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| The 5ers | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Black Arrow (Futures) | Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts |
| Instruments | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto, Futures | 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 |
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow
- High Stakes entry from $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader
- ~336K funded traders
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow platform
- High Stakes entry from just $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader platforms
- 4.8/5 Trustpilot from 21,000+ reviews
- ~336,000 funded traders worldwide
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
The 5ers wins in 3 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 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($19 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.
