Lucid Trading vs Phidias

Two futures props, one decision. Here’s how Lucid Trading and Phidias compare on the things that cost you money.

Side by side

MetricLucid TradingPhidias
Cheapest entry (true cost)$91$297
Profit split90/10 (100% first $10K on Pro)80% → 90% (Premium 75%→100%)
Drawdown typeEOD trailing (locks at start)Static (E2L) or EOD trailing
Max drawdownEOD trailing (by size)3%–5% (by size)
Payout frequencyDaily · ~15-min processingOn-demand (Wallet); ~5–10 days
Days to payout5 winning days/cycle · ~2-day payout10 days (Fundamental) · 5 (Premium) · Live daily
Min payout$500$500
Our take: Lucid Trading is the cheaper way in. Match the drawdown model to how you actually trade and you're set.

Lucid Trading

Unrestricted news and scalping across all plans. EOD only.

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Phidias

Static drawdown on $25K. Gibraltar-registered. Polarized reviews.

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FAQ

Is Lucid Trading or Phidias cheaper?
On cheapest true-cost entry, Lucid Trading comes in lower. See the table for exact figures.
Which is better, Lucid Trading or Phidias?
It depends on your asset class and drawdown tolerance. The comparison above lays out cost, drawdown and payouts so you decide on facts.
Compared 2026-06-09. Verify current terms on each firm’s site.