Legends Trading 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 | Legends Trading | Phidias PropFirm | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Trailing | Trailing | Phidias PropFirm |
| Daily loss limit | None | None | — |
| Payout split | 90/10 | 80/20 | — |
| Min trading days | 5 | 10 | Legends Trading |
| Consistency rule | Elite: 40%. Apprentice: 30%. | 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, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, Quantower | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, Quantower | — |
Real talk
What traders actually experience beyond the marketing copy.
Newer firm with solid fundamentals. The built-in automation tools differentiate it. No DLL, EOD trailing, 90/10 split. Payout caps first 3 months are the main friction.
EOD trailing with lock at starting + $100 is standard and fair. No DLL is a plus.
Payout caps during first 3 months ($1,500-$2K) slow down early earnings. Max 2 payouts per month. 90/10 is standard.
Payout caps first 3 months. Launched 2024 - still proving itself. Pricing not fully published. 30% Apprentice consistency is tight.
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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