Elite Trader Funding vs Phidias PropFirm
Every rule that actually affects your account — drawdown, daily loss, consistency, payout split, news, platforms — with a clear winner per category.
Rule by rule
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| Rule | Elite Trader Funding | Phidias PropFirm | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Trailing | Trailing | — |
| Daily loss limit | None | None | — |
| Payout split | 100% of first $12,500 then 90/10. $25K total sim payout cap per trader. | 80/20 | — |
| Min trading days | 5 | 10 | Elite Trader Funding |
| Consistency rule | Pre-Aug 2024 accounts: 40%. Post-Aug 2024: no consistency rule. | Eval: NONE. Funded: 30% (no single day > 30%). 25K Static: NONE at any stage. | — |
| News trading | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weekend holding | No | No | — |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, Quantower | — |
Real talk
What traders actually experience beyond the marketing copy.
Most plan variety. Static drawdown is unique and valuable. Fast Track at $75 is cheapest entry anywhere. But: $87/mo funded fee, 10-second hold time, $25K total sim cap, and the complexity of 6 plan types can be confusing.
6 plan types give real flexibility. Static drawdown (floor never moves) is genuinely unique. 1-Step intraday trailing is harsh. EOD is more forgiving but adds DLL. Safety Net locks drawdown once you profit enough.
100% on first $12.5K is generous. But $87/mo funded fee eats into profits. $25K total sim cap means you transition to live ($2K-$5K starting capital) relatively quickly. 10-second hold rule is enforced.
$87/mo funded fee (one of few firms charging monthly). 10-second minimum hold on ALL trades. $25K total sim payout cap. Fast Track has NO resets and 14-day time limit. After 20% profit growth, losing 35% triggers disqualification.
Potentially best pure value in the industry. $144.60 for 100K, 5% drawdown, $0 activation, no DLL, automation allowed. The 80/20 split is the main downside. Young firm - verify longevity.
5% EOD trailing is the most generous drawdown PERCENTAGE in the industry. $5,000 on $100K vs $3,000-$4,000 everywhere else. Locks at starting + $100.
80/20 split is below the 90/10 standard. But with prices this low and drawdown this generous, total ROI may still be better. Transition to live after 3 payouts or $75K cumulative.
80/20 split is below standard. Young firm. Consistency rule details unclear. 10 min trading days. $25K Static has only $500 drawdown.
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