TradeDay vs Phidias

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

Side by side

Metric	TradeDay	Phidias
Cheapest entry (true cost)	$165	$297
Profit split	Up to 90%	80% → 90% (Premium 75%→100%)
Drawdown type	Intraday / EOD / Static (choice)	Static (E2L) or EOD trailing
Max drawdown	Intraday/EOD/Static (by size)	3%–5% (by size)
Payout frequency	On request	On-demand (Wallet); ~5–10 days
Days to payout	Day one (after buffer) · ~24h	10 days (Fundamental) · 5 (Premium) · Live daily
Min payout	$250 (lowest in space)	$500

Our take: TradeDay is the cheaper way in. Match the drawdown model to how you actually trade and you're set.

CME-veteran founders. Three drawdown types. $250 min payout.

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

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Is TradeDay or Phidias cheaper?

On cheapest true-cost entry, TradeDay comes in lower. See the table for exact figures.

Which is better, TradeDay 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.