Phidias Prop Firm
The Trading PitPhidias Prop Firm vs The Trading Pit: Which Funded Account Fits You?
See how Phidias Prop Firm and The Trading Pit's published rules compare, side by side.
TL;DR
At $50K, Phidias Prop Firm costs $198 to start (Express to Live) vs The Trading Pit's $99 (Futures Prime) — The Trading Pit is cheaper by $99. Phidias Prop Firm offers a 80% max profit split and pays out in as little as 1 day(s) (daily); The Trading Pit offers 80% and pays out in 5 day(s) (weekly). Phidias Prop Firm's consistency rule: None on Express to Live, ever — at any stage. The Trading Pit's: No published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program. Neither firm is rated here — this page reports each firm's own published terms side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Phidias Prop FirmFeaturing Express to Live | The Trading PitFeaturing Futures Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49Code NOMAD: 80% off+ $149 activationLower CostTied | $99No ActivationLower CostTied |
| Profit Split | 80%Higher SplitTied80% flat once funded | 80%Higher SplitTied80% for traders, flat across account sizes |
| Drawdown Type | StaticStatic drawdown — a fixed dollar amount that never trails | EODA daily pause limit ($1,000–$3,000 depending on size) plus a max drawdown ($2,000–$4,500) that trails your EOD balance until it reaches your starting balance, then locks in place |
| Consistency Rule | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTiedNone on Express to Live, ever — at any stage | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTiedNo published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program |
| Payout Speed | DailyFaster PayoutTied90% of payouts processed under 30 minutes, always within 24 hours — first payout converts you straight to LIVE, in as little as 1 day | WeeklyFaster PayoutTied5 profitable trading days at $150+ profit per day required before requesting a reward; capped at 50% of realized profit, up to $2,500–$5,000 depending on size |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Phidias Prop Firm if...
- getting paid quickly matters most — it offers a daily payout option
- you want to choose your drawdown style (e.g. intraday vs. end-of-day trailing) instead of being locked into one
Choose The Trading Pit if...
- you want the lowest possible cost to get started
- Neither enforces a consistency rule once you're funded.
Quick Take
Phidias Prop Firm
- Express to Live has no consistency rule at all, at any stage — a genuine rarity in this space
- Zero minimum trading days on Express to Live, both evaluation and funded
- Fundamental and Premium only start at $50K — no $25K entry on those tracks
The Trading Pit
- No published consistency rule — one fewer restriction than most firms in this comparison
- Flat 80% profit split with no tiered upgrade needed
- $50K minimum account size — no $25K entry tier like most other firms here
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Phidias Prop Firm or The Trading Pit have the lower entry cost?
At $50K, Phidias Prop Firm's total cost to start is $198 (Express to Live) and The Trading Pit's is $99 (Futures Prime). The Trading Pit is cheaper by $99 at this size. Cost varies by account size for both firms — use the account size selector above to compare at the size you'd actually trade.
Does Phidias Prop Firm or The Trading Pit have the higher profit split?
Phidias Prop Firm's maximum profit split is 80%. The Trading Pit's is 80%. The two are tied. See the table above for how each firm structures the split.
Does Phidias Prop Firm or The Trading Pit pay out faster?
Phidias Prop Firm lists a minimum of 1 day(s) to your first payout, paid daily. The Trading Pit lists 5 day(s), paid weekly. Phidias Prop Firm pays out faster.
Does Phidias Prop Firm or The Trading Pit have a stricter consistency rule?
Phidias Prop Firm's consistency rule: None on Express to Live, ever — at any stage. The Trading Pit's: No published consistency rule on the Futures Prime program. A stricter (lower) percentage limits how much of your total profit a single day can represent; "None" means no rule at all. The two are tied.
Does Nomad Futures Trader recommend Phidias Prop Firm over The Trading Pit, or the reverse?
No — this page lays out each firm's actual published rules side by side so you can pick the one that fits how you trade. Neither firm is endorsed over the other.
This page is comparison and education only — we lay out each firm's actual published rules, never a recommendation of one over the other.