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I am a Phidias affiliate and also perform support and community-management work for the firm. This relationship may influence my analysis. Facts therefore link to official rules, while limitations are stated without promising any outcome.
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, 2026Rules are public, but no purchase is risk-free
Phidias publishes detailed rules, terms, and separate paths. That supports an audit, but it does not guarantee business continuity, an individual payout, or LIVE transition.
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Verifiable facts and watch points
Verifiable
Published E2L, Fundamental, and Premium rules; documented platforms, activation, and limits; CASH described as simulated.
Watch
Dynamic prices, discretionary LIVE review, changeable rules, and no guarantee for individual support outcomes.
Conflict
Lucas is an affiliate and also works on support and community tasks for Phidias.
External evidence
Open Trustpilot directly; an unavailable rating must not become social proof.
Three families, three risk structures
| Criterion | Express to Live | Fundamental | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replaces | Former Static | Existing family | Former Swing |
| Sizes | 25K / 50K / 100K / 150K | 50K / 100K / 150K | 50K / 100K / 150K |
| Drawdown | Static, never trails | Trailing, calculated end of day | Trailing, calculated end of day |
| Minimum evaluation days | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| CASH payout cycle | Fixed bonus then Switch to Live mechanism | 10 qualifying days | 5 qualifying days |
| Consistency | None in evaluation or CASH | None in evaluation; best CASH day capped at 30% of total profit | None in evaluation; best CASH day capped at 30% of total profit |
| Overnight / weekend | No | No | Yes |
| Trader share | 80% on the bonus | 80 % | 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, then 100% from payout five |
| LIVE transition | Rules-based E2L mechanism | Discretionary review, not guaranteed | Discretionary review, not guaranteed |
Evaluation and CASH phases are simulated. Any LIVE transition depends on the selected path and the rules in force.
Due-diligence checklist
- Save the rules in force on purchase day.
- Confirm platform, instruments, country, and trading style.
- Calculate the maximum cost including activation, data, and any reset.
- Keep support messages and payment records.
- Do not buy from an income promise or isolated testimonial.
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.
Official documents reviewed
Rules can change. Check the official pages and checkout before making a decision.
- Official Phidias 2.0 presentation, accessed July 13, 2026.
- Official Phidias rules, accessed July 13, 2026.
- Phidias terms of use, accessed July 13, 2026.
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