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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $100 to first payout, payout access 85/100.
4 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $140 to first payout, payout access 85/100.
4 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $225 to first payout, payout access 85/100.
4 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
| Category | Lucid Trading· LucidFlex ✓ Verified Apr 17, 2026 | Trade Day· Intraday ✓ Verified Apr 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 79/100Excellent | 59/100Fair |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100VAULT | $125/mo$87/mo30% offSAVE30 |
| Total to Start | $100(eval + activation) | $264$226(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $139 |
| Reset Fee | $60 | $80 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,250 (5%) | $3,000 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | 28.2% |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | Intraday Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%) | $2,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,100 after $100 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | ±2min window T1 news trading profits are stripped on funded accounts. No explicit flat-before/after window — profits from T1 data releases are confiscated if found in breach. Evaluation accounts are not affected. | |
| Automation | Bots Allowed | Semi-Auto Only |
| Hedging | Allowed | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:45 PM EST | 3:50 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | — |
| Weekend Holding | Unknown | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 85/100 | 96/100 |
| Consistency Rule | None | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | None | None |
| Funded DLL | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $139 |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | None |
| Profit Split | 90% | 80%(Up to $50K lifetime) 90%($50K-$100K lifetime) 95%($100K+ lifetime) |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | — |
| Winning Days | 5 days | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | — |
| Max Payout % | 50% of profit | — |
| Max Payouts | 6 total | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | $15 |
| Processing Time | 2 business days | Within 24 hours (before 5:30 PM CT) |
| Payout Methods | Bank Transfer (WorkMarket), PayPal, Plaid ACH | Wire (US) (Free), Wire (International) ($15), Crypto L1 ($2.50 + gas), Crypto L2 (Free) |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 6 accounts |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw, Quantower |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | Yes — must clear buffer before payouts |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | $15 |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | None |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $100 $100 eval | $264$226 $87/mo eval + $139 activation (SAVE30) |
| Daily Profit Target | $625/day over 2 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~9 days 2d eval + 5d winning + 2d processing | ~35 days 5d eval + 30d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 90% | 95% |