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 | Lucid Trading· LucidFlex Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com· 335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date | Purdia Capital· EOD Checked Oct 5, 2026 · purdia.com(76%)· 388 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 61/100Good | 64/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100UnknownNot independently verified | $179/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | $60 | $99 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,250 (5%)UnknownNot independently verified | $3,000 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $2,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $1,000 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. | |
| Automation | Bots Allowed | Banned |
| Hedging | Allowed | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:45 PM EST | 3:45 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | — |
| Weekend Holding | Unknown | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | — |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 81/100 | 86/100 |
| Consistency Rule | None | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | None | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | None |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 90% UnknownNot independently verified | 90% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | — |
| Winning Days | 5 days | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $200/day |
| Max Payout % | 50% of profit | 100% of profit |
| Min Balance After Payout | — | $100 |
| Max Payouts | 5 total | — |
| Account Closure | — | withdrawal_pct_of_profits: 100 |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — |
| Processing Time | within 2 business days | within 24 hours; generally received within 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | Bank Transfer (WorkMarket), PayPal, Plaid ACH | ACH (US + Wise), International Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView |
| Live Transition | — | Meet SFA requirements (10 minimum trading days and 5 profitable days) -> Temp Sim Funded Account with $10,000 total profit cap -> Live Funded Account. |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $500 | — |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | — |
| Funded Fee | — | $0/mo |
| Payout Caps | $1,000 | No cap |
| Post-Payout DD | — | Converts to Static, floor $50,100 (start + $100) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | 5 | 3 |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | — |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | $625/day over 2 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Fee Monthly|Fee Onetime, Field Evidence Ledger. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Activation Fee, Field Evidence Ledger, Funded Monthly Fee, Max Payout Per Request, Min Payout Amount. |
| Best Profit Split | 90% | 90% |
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