Phidias Propfirm vs Topstep
Side-by-side rules, fees and payout terms. Rows with differences are highlighted; anything we could not verify is marked as such.
| Rule | Phidias Propfirm | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Static balance | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | E2L bonus payout 80/20; | 90/10 |
| Payoutsⓘ | E2L: fixed bonus on 'Switch to Live', then LIVE daily uncapped; | On request, no fixed cycle. |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | Unverified | 55% best-day cap |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | None | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | None | Unverified |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | $83 one-time | $149 one-time |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Unverified | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | Varies / unverified | $49 |
| Payout bufferⓘ | Fundamental/Premium: min withdrawal $500, balance after withdrawal cannot fall below star… | No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Fixed per size: E2L 2/5/7/9 minis | Combine max position: 50K = 5 minis/50 micros; |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, DeepCharts | TopstepX |
| Entry price | from $35.20 / month | from $49 / month |
| Promo code | Q4PUSH (60% off) | None known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-07 |
Highlighted rows differ between firms. Green = trader-friendly, red = restrictive, “Unverified” = we could not confirm it from the firm’s public rules.
True cost to first payout
Phidias Propfirm
100K Express to Live — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 127.2/mo subscription, with code Q4PUSH (list 318)
- $254.40
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $83
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $337.40
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: unverified / varies by size. Payout buffer: Fundamental/Premium: min withdrawal $500, balance after withdrawal cannot fall below start+$100; max per period $2,000/$2,500/$2,750 (50K/100K/150K).
Topstep
Trading Combine 100K — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 99/mo subscription
- $198
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $149
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $347
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: $49. Payout buffer: No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; payouts capped at 50% of balance (and the per-size caps above).
FAQ
Does Phidias Propfirm have a trailing drawdown?
Phidias Propfirm uses a static (non-trailing) maximum loss on its main program.
Does Phidias Propfirm have a consistency rule?
We could not verify a consistency rule from the firm’s public rules.
Is news trading allowed at Phidias Propfirm?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Phidias Propfirm’s current rules.
Does Topstep have a trailing drawdown?
Topstep uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does Topstep have a consistency rule?
Yes — 55% best-day cap. Trading Combine: best single day must stay at or below 55% of the profit target
Is news trading allowed at Topstep?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Topstep’s current rules.