Phidias PropFirm vs City Traders Imperium
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.


Price From
$116
$34
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
EOD Trailing
6%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4/5
4.4/5
Phidias PropFirm
Pros
- Daily payouts on live account
- Path to live trading after 3 payouts
- One-time payment — no activation fees
- News trading allowed
Cons
- Data feed costs may apply
- 3-day minimum trading requirement
- Max 10 mini contracts on $50K
City Traders Imperium
Pros
- Established since 2018
- Profit split scales to 100% via VIP
- No daily drawdown limit
- Free CTI Academy included
Cons
- Tight 5% max drawdown
- Higher regular price for larger accounts
- Smaller max account sizes