Phidias Propfirm 2.0 review: programs, rules and limits 2026

Sourced review of Express to Live, Fundamental and Premium: costs, drawdown, platforms, payout terms and limits. LUCAS affiliate code disclosed.

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Phidias 2.0

Evaluation and CASH phases are simulated. Any LIVE transition depends on the selected path and the rules in force.

Official data as of July 13, 2026
Editorial verdict

A clearer range, but three genuinely different paths

Phidias 2.0 lets traders choose between static drawdown, intraday EOD drawdown, and Premium with overnight holding. The drawdown remains the decisive risk rule.

  • E2L has no minimum days or consistency rule.
  • Fundamental keeps an intraday EOD structure and an 80/20 split.
  • Premium allows overnight and weekend holding with a progressive split.
  • Fundamental and Premium LIVE review is discretionary.
2.0 structure

Three families, three risk structures

Summary of Phidias rules published as of July 13, 2026.
CriterionExpress to LiveFundamentalPremium
ReplacesFormer StaticExisting familyFormer Swing
Sizes25K / 50K / 100K / 150K50K / 100K / 150K50K / 100K / 150K
DrawdownStatic, never trailsTrailing, calculated end of dayTrailing, calculated end of day
Minimum evaluation days031
CASH payout cycleFixed bonus then Switch to Live mechanism10 qualifying days5 qualifying days
ConsistencyNone in evaluation or CASHNone in evaluation; best CASH day capped at 30% of total profitNone in evaluation; best CASH day capped at 30% of total profit
Overnight / weekendNoNoYes
Trader share80% on the bonus80 %75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, then 100% from payout five
LIVE transitionRules-based E2L mechanismDiscretionary review, not guaranteedDiscretionary review, not guaranteed

Evaluation and CASH phases are simulated. Any LIVE transition depends on the selected path and the rules in force.

Platforms

Five access routes announced with Phidias 2.0

Rithmic and DeepCharts remain available. Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView execution were added. TradingView routes through Tradovate; it is not a separate connection.

Rithmic

Official data as of July 13, 2026

DeepCharts

Official data as of July 13, 2026

Tradovate

Official data as of July 13, 2026

NinjaTrader

Official data as of July 13, 2026

TradingView

Routed through Tradovate

Total cost

The displayed evaluation price is not the full comparison

Evaluation prices are dynamic. Under a monthly plan, CASH activation is a one-time payment that lasts until the account fails. Under a one-time plan, the official rules currently state no CASH activation fee.

one payment per CASH account
CriterionSizesMonthly planOne-time plan
E2L25K / 50K / 100K / 150K83 / 149 / 149 / 169 USD0 USD
Fundamental50K / 100K / 150K149 / 149 / 169 USD0 USD
Premium50K / 100K / 150K149 / 149 / 169 USD0 USD
Watch point

No fixed discount is attributed to code LUCAS without checkout confirmation. Market data, add-ons, taxes, and any resets still need to be checked.

LIVE paths

Two mechanisms that must not be confused

Express to Live

After the evaluation, the trader must reach the target again on the CASH account and use Switch to Live. The rules then provide for the fixed bonus and size-based LIVE credit, subject to compliance.

Fundamental and Premium

Five approved payouts or USD 100,000 in cumulative profit makes the file eligible for review. The final decision belongs to the risk team and is never automatic. E2L activity does not count toward those thresholds.

Who it may fit

Match the program to the way you manage risk

  • E2L may fit traders who prefer a static limit and close before the cutoff.
  • Fundamental may fit intraday traders who understand EOD trailing.
  • Premium addresses overnight and weekend holding needs.
  • No family is suitable for anyone seeking guaranteed income.
Primary sources

Official documents reviewed

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