Phidias now accepts crypto payments through Confirmo. If you already have a wallet, you can skip ahead to the checkout section and pay your evaluation in under two minutes. If you have never used crypto before, the full path from zero wallet to a funded Phidias account takes about ten minutes, and this guide walks you through every step.

What you will need

Step 1: Install Trust Wallet

Go to trustwallet.com and pick one of the two options. You can download the mobile app (iOS or Android) or install the browser extension for Chrome or Brave. Either works. The mobile app tends to be more stable, so if you run into bugs later, that is the fallback to keep in mind.

For this guide we install the Chrome extension. Click “Add to Chrome,” confirm, and the extension appears in your extensions list at the top right of the browser.

Step 2: Create your wallet

Click the Trust Wallet icon in your extensions bar. You will see two options: import an existing wallet or create a new one. Click Create a new wallet.

Trust Wallet then asks how you want to secure access: passkey (the more secure option, recommended for most users) or password. Pick one and complete the setup flow. You now have a wallet with a $0 balance, ready to fund.

Step 3: Fund the wallet

Open Trust Wallet and click the green + button to add crypto. Pick the “Buy crypto” option (the easiest path: pay with credit card, receive crypto in your wallet).

The currency we recommend is ETH on the Arbitrum network. Arbitrum is a Layer 2 chain that runs on top of Ethereum, with much cheaper transaction fees and faster confirmations. Phidias accepts ETH on Arbitrum natively through Confirmo, so this is the path with the least friction.

Enter the dollar amount, hit Continue, and Trust Wallet redirects you to its payment partner Transak. Transak handles the credit card transaction and the crypto delivery.

On the first purchase only, Transak requires KYC (know your customer): a photo of your ID, your full name, and basic personal information. This is a one-time setup. Future top-ups skip this step.

Enter your credit card details, confirm the purchase, and within one to three minutes your ETH on Arbitrum appears in the Trust Wallet balance.

Step 4: Pick your account on the Phidias dashboard

Go to your Phidias account subscription page. Choose the account you want (any size, any type), and at the payment frequency selector, pick One-Time Payment. This is required: Confirmo crypto checkout only works with OTP, not with recurring subscriptions.

Select your trading platform (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or whichever you prefer), click Continue, agree to the terms and conditions, and you arrive at the payment method selection screen.

Step 5: Choose Confirmo

At the payment method screen you will see two options: Credit Card or Confirmo. Pick Confirmo and click Next.

Confirmo opens its checkout page with the order total displayed in USD and a list of supported cryptocurrencies on the right. Find Ethereum (Arbitrum One) in the list and click it. This is the same currency and network you just bought into your Trust Wallet, which is why the path stays simple.

Confirmo then displays two ways to pay:

1. Pay from wallet (recommended): connects directly to Trust Wallet, populates the transaction automatically, and lets you confirm with one click.
2. Copy address (manual): copies the destination address and lets you send the exact amount manually from any wallet.

The first option is much easier. Click Pay from wallet.

Step 6: Connect Trust Wallet and confirm

Confirmo asks which wallet you want to use. Pick Trust Wallet from the list. (Other major wallets are also supported. If you use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or another option, the connection flow is identical.)

Open the Trust Wallet extension on the side. You will see a connection request: “Confirmo wants to connect.” Click Connect. If the wallet asks about switching networks (for example, swap to Arbitrum One), accept the network switch.

The transaction populates automatically. Trust Wallet shows you the total amount in ETH (typically a very small decimal number, like 0.0000300 ETH for a $67 charge, because ETH is expensive per unit). Verify the amount matches the order total in dollars, then click Confirm.

Step 7: Verify the transaction and return to Phidias

Once you confirm, Trust Wallet displays the transaction status. On Arbitrum, confirmations typically take a few seconds. The payment then shows as completed inside Confirmo, and you click Back to merchant to return to the Phidias dashboard.

On the Phidias side you will see a “Thank you for signing up” message and your account begins provisioning automatically. Go back to your subscription page and the new evaluation is already listed, ready to trade.

That is it. Your Phidias account is paid for in crypto and active.

Quick reference: the whole flow in one glance

Frequently asked questions

Why only one-time payment accounts?

Crypto transactions are one-shot transfers. There is no equivalent of an automatic recurring charge on a blockchain. Recurring subscription accounts require a card on file that can be charged every month, which is something only credit cards can do. If you want to pay with crypto, you need the OTP version of the account.

What if I already have a different wallet?

Any major Ethereum-compatible wallet works. Confirmo supports Trust Wallet, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, and most WalletConnect-compatible options. The flow is the same: connect, approve the network switch to Arbitrum if needed, confirm the transaction.

Can I pay with Bitcoin instead of Ethereum?

Confirmo supports several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, USDT, USDC, and others. We recommend ETH on Arbitrum because the network fees are the lowest (often less than $0.10 per transaction) and confirmations are nearly instant. Bitcoin works but the fees are higher and the wait times can be longer.

What if my transaction fails?

The most common reasons are insufficient balance for fees, an expired 15-minute checkout window, or a network mismatch (sending mainnet ETH instead of Arbitrum ETH). If the transaction fails inside the 15-minute window, you can retry from Confirmo. If the window expires, start the checkout again from the Phidias dashboard. If you sent on the wrong network, contact Phidias support to assist with recovery.

How long does the whole process take?

For a first-time user with no existing wallet, plan on about ten minutes: five for wallet setup and seed phrase backup, two to three for the credit card top-up and KYC, and two for the Phidias checkout. Once your wallet is funded and ready, future purchases take under two minutes.

Is crypto payment more secure than credit card?

Both are secure for this use case. Confirmo is a regulated payment processor, and Trust Wallet is a non-custodial wallet that does not hold your funds (you hold them with your seed phrase). The main practical advantage of crypto for prop firm payments is privacy and finality: no chargebacks, no recurring charge surprises, and no card information shared with the merchant.

Where is my seed phrase used?

Your seed phrase is for wallet recovery only. It is never entered into Phidias, Confirmo, or any website. The only times you need it are during wallet creation (to write down) and during wallet recovery (to restore your wallet on a new device). If any website asks for your seed phrase, it is a phishing attempt. Close the tab.

That is the full path

You now have a wallet, a funded balance, and the workflow to pay any future Phidias evaluation in seconds. Trade well, and we will see you on the next one.

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Crypto network fees, exchange rates, and KYC requirements are managed by Trust Wallet, Transak, and Confirmo. Phidias does not hold custody of your wallet or its contents. Always back up your seed phrase before funding a wallet.