Select 2 or more firms to compare evaluation costs, drawdown rules, profit splits, payout structures, and trading restrictions across the CME futures prop firms we track.
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| Category | FundedNext Futures· Rapid Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.com(84%)· Verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com· 105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date | Lucid Trading· LucidFlex Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com· 335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 54/100Fair | 61/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $100UnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | Incomplete: activation fee unknown |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | — |
| Reset Fee | $92 | $60 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,250 (5%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | — | 2 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not stated | 2 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | No news trading restrictions. Traders are allowed to trade during news events on both the Challenge and the FundedNext Account. However, traders should be mindful of high volatility and liquidity risks during scheduled economic releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) and unscheduled market events. | |
| Automation | Allowed | Bots Allowed |
| Hedging | Banned | Allowed |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 4:45 PM EST |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | 30 days |
| Weekend Holding | Must Flat | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | Account rolling strictly prohibited. Purchasing multiple challenge accounts in quick succession with intent to sacrifice some while focusing on passing others is banned. Violations may result in restrictions on purchasing new accounts or adjustments to the lifetime allocation limit. | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 73/100 | 81/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | $1,000 |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | Unknown |
| Min Profitable Days | 3 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 80% StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | 90% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | — | $1,000 |
| Winning Days | 3 days | 5 days |
| Days Between Payouts | 3 calendar days | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $200/day | $100/day |
| Best Day Cap | 40% max | — |
| Max Payout % | — | 50% of profit |
| Max Payouts | 5 total | 5 total |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | within 2 business days |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | Bank Transfer (WorkMarket), PayPal, Plaid ACH |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 2 full / 20 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart |
| Buffer Amount | — | $1,000 |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 |
| Max Per Request | $800 | $1,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Payout Caps | No cap | $1,000 |
| Post-Payout DD | Converts to Static, floor $25,000 (start) | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | 5 |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | 30 days |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $625/day over 2 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Buffer Clearance Required, Fee Monthly|Fee Onetime, Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Fee Monthly|Fee Onetime, Field Evidence Ledger. |
| Best Profit Split | 80% | 90% |
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