Lucid Trading
Futures prop firm with three active programs: LucidFlex (no DLL, scaling contracts, 6 payouts to live), LucidBlack (bonus payouts, 3-day cycles, 4 payouts to live), and LucidDirect (instant funding, no evaluation). All programs use EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance + $100. One-time evaluation fees (no subscription). $0 activation fee. 90/10 profit split on sim accounts. Traders graduate to LucidLive (real capital, 80/20 split) after completing payout milestones. News trading unrestricted. Automation allowed (no HFT). Must close by 4:45 PM EST. Treasuries prohibited. Max 10 eval / 5 funded accounts per household, $750K max allocation. 7 platforms supported including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and TradingView.
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Official rules:lucidtrading.com
Starting From
$100
Best Split
90/10
Drawdown
EOD Trailing
Min Days
1 day
Payouts
On Demand
Max Accounts
5
ScalperProfile-aware ranking
Best-fit Lucid Trading tiers/paths
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Time to First Payout
~5 daysEvaluation Phase2 trading days min
Payout Processing~2 business days
Calendar estimate based on cheapest eval tier. Trading days x 1.4 to account for weekends.
Phase Journey
3-step path from evaluation to funded trading.
Evaluation
Hit profit target
$1,250 target · $1,000 DD · 2 min days
Funded
Earn sim payouts
90/10 split · No consistency · On-demand payouts
Instant Funded
Skip eval, start funded
90/10 split · EOD trailing DD · On-demand payouts
Evaluation
Hit profit target
$1,250 target · $1,000 DD · 2 min days
Funded
Earn sim payouts
90/10 split · No consistency · On-demand payouts
Instant Funded
Skip eval, start funded
90/10 split · EOD trailing DD · On-demand payouts
Watch Out For
Min profit goal per payout cycle
Must earn minimum profit between each payout: $250 (25K), $500 (50K), $750 (100K), $1,000 (150K). Resets each cycle.
LucidDirect has scaling DLL
Daily Loss Limit grows to 60% of your peak EOD balance. As your account grows, your daily protection increases proportionally.
Payout requests are final
Once submitted, payout requests cannot be edited or canceled. Double-check before submitting.
Will Lucid Trading Work For Me?
$50$2,000
5 days22 days
Days to Pass
5
$1,250 target
Monthly Gross
$4,500
before split
Eval Cost
$100
one-time
Verdict
Great FitBased on cheapest eval tier ($25,000 account). Simplified estimate, does not account for profit splits, caps, or funded requirements.
Assumption-based PropVault Score
Assumption-basedUnavailableComposite rating across 9 dimensions. Score and grade are limited until missing public evidence is available.
Assumption-based grade: raw grade C is not shown as authoritative.
Blocked public fields: activation_fee, automation_allowed, copy_trading_allowed +15
Cost
Profit Split
Drawdown
Flexibility
Payout Terms
Reputation
Payout Record
Data Freshness
Rule Stability
View detailed payout breakdown (11 dimensions)
Payout Accessibility
93/100ExcellentPayout Frequency
Days Between Payouts
Qualifying Day Ease
Payout Cap Flexibility
Consistency Burden
Buffer Requirement
Withdrawal Cap
Min Payout Amount
Closure Trigger
Daily Earning Cap
Trust & Reputation
In Business
1 year
Since 2025
Best For
Trading styles that match this firm's ruleset, see all styles
Quick Math
Based on $50K LucidFlex
Key numbers inferred from Lucid Trading's rules to help you plan your trading
Min Days to Pass
2 days
50% consistency → need 2+ profitable days
Daily Profit Target (Eval)
$1,500/day
$3,000 target over 2 days
True Cost to Start Funded
$140
$140 eval
First Payout Timeline
~2 days
2d eval
Risk Budget Per Day
$1,000/day
Max drawdown spread over 2 trading days
Max Single-Day Profit
$1,500
50% consistency cap on profit target
Drawdown Safety Margin
$100
$100 buffer once locked at initial
Best Profit Split
90%
Highest achievable trader profit share
Break-Even Day
Day 10
At $500/day profit — see full timeline
Monthly Funded Earnings
$8,021/mo
Projected at $500/day after fees, caps, and splits
Pricing & Fees
Account Tiers
$25K LucidFlex
Profit Target$1,250 (—)Min Days2Price$100Reset Fee$60Drawdown$1,000
$50K LucidFlexPopular
Profit Target$3,000 (—)Min Days2Price$140Reset Fee$95Drawdown$2,000
$100K LucidFlexPopular
Profit Target$6,000 (—)Min Days2Price$225Reset Fee$140Drawdown$3,000
$150K LucidFlex
Profit Target$9,000 (—)Min Days2Price$420Reset Fee$280Drawdown$4,500
$25K LucidPro
Profit Target$1,250 (—)Min Days2Price$135Reset Fee$90Drawdown$1,000
$25K LucidPro
Profit Target$1,250 (—)Min Days1Price$135Reset Fee$90Drawdown$1,000
$50K LucidProPopular
Profit Target$3,000 (—)Min Days2Price$185Reset Fee$120Drawdown$2,000
$50K LucidProPopular
Profit Target$3,000 (—)Min Days1Price$185Reset Fee$120Drawdown$2,000
$100K LucidPro
Profit Target$6,000 (—)Min Days2Price$285Reset Fee$180Drawdown$3,000
$100K LucidPro
Profit Target$6,000 (—)Min Days1Price$285Reset Fee$180Drawdown$3,000
$150K LucidPro
Profit Target$9,000 (—)Min Days1Price$370Reset Fee$245Drawdown$4,500
| Account | Profit Target | Min Days | Price | Reset Fee | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K LucidFlex | $1,250 (—) | 2 | $100 | $60 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $50K LucidFlexPopular | $3,000 (—) | 2 | $140 | $95 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $100K LucidFlexPopular | $6,000 (—) | 2 | $225 | $140 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K LucidFlex | $9,000 (—) | 2 | $420 | $280 | EOD Trailing$4,500 |
| $25K LucidPro | $1,250 (—) | 2 | $135 | $90 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $25K LucidPro | $1,250 (—) | 1 | $135 | $90 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $50K LucidProPopular | $3,000 (—) | 2 | $185 | $120 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $50K LucidProPopular | $3,000 (—) | 1 | $185 | $120 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $100K LucidPro | $6,000 (—) | 2 | $285 | $180 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $100K LucidPro | $6,000 (—) | 1 | $285 | $180 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K LucidPro | $9,000 (—) | 1 | $370 | $245 | EOD Trailing$4,500 |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Plan Comparison
| Rule | LucidFlex | LucidBlack | LucidPro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $140✓ | $185 | $185 |
| Profit Target | $3,000✓ | $3,000✓ | $3,000✓ |
| Max Drawdown | $2,000✓ | $2,000✓ | $2,000✓ |
| DLL (Eval) | None✓ | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| DLL (Funded) | None✓ | None✓ | None✓ |
| Consistency (Eval) | 50% max day | 60% max day | None✓ |
| Consistency (Funded) | None✓ | None✓ | None✓ |
| Profit Split | 90/10✓ | 90/10✓ | 90/10✓ |
| Activation Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scaling | None✓ | None✓ | None✓ |
| Max Payout | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| News Trading | N/A | N/A | N/A |
LucidFlex
Price$140✓
Profit Target$3,000✓
Max Drawdown$2,000✓
DLL (Eval)None✓
DLL (Funded)None✓
Consistency (Eval)50% max day
Consistency (Funded)None✓
Profit Split90/10✓
Activation FeeN/A
ScalingNone✓
Max PayoutN/A
News TradingN/A
LucidBlack
Price$185
Profit Target$3,000✓
Max Drawdown$2,000✓
DLL (Eval)$1,200
DLL (Funded)None✓
Consistency (Eval)60% max day
Consistency (Funded)None✓
Profit Split90/10✓
Activation FeeN/A
ScalingNone✓
Max PayoutN/A
News TradingN/A
LucidPro
Price$185
Profit Target$3,000✓
Max Drawdown$2,000✓
DLL (Eval)$1,200
DLL (Funded)None✓
Consistency (Eval)None✓
Consistency (Funded)None✓
Profit Split90/10✓
Activation FeeN/A
ScalingNone✓
Max PayoutN/A
News TradingN/A
Eval vs Funded Rules
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | eod trailing $2,000 | eod trailing $2,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Consistency | 50% max day | None |
| Max Contracts | N/A | N/A |
| Profit Split | N/A | 90% |
| News Trading | N/A | N/A |
| Scaling | None | None |
| Buffer | $100 | $100 |
Time to Funded
2 days
Evaluation
2 trading days
Days with at least 1 trade placed
Funded
Funded Account
Evaluation Rules
Drawdown Rules
| Tier | Phase | Type | Calculation | Max Drawdown | Daily Limit | Lock Behavior | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K LucidFlex | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidDirect | Instant Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidFlex | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidFlex | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | None | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidDirect | Instant Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,200 | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidFlex | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | None | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidDirect | Instant Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,500(3.5%) Floor: $96,500 | $2,100 | Locks at $100,100 after $3,600 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidFlex | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | None | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidFlex | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | None | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidDirect | Instant Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $5,000(3.33%) Floor: $145,000 | $3,000 | Locks at $150,100 after $5,100 profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidFlex | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | None | Locks at $150,100 after $4,600 profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidFlex | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | None | Locks at $150,100 after $4,600 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidPro | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidBlack | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000 Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,200 | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidBlack | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000 Floor: $48,000 | None | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidPro | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,200 | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,200 | Locks at $50,100 after $2,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidPro | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $1,800 | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $1,800 | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidBlack | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000 Floor: $97,000 | None | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $1,800 | Locks at $100,100 after $3,100 profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidPro | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | $2,700 | Locks at $150,100 after $4,600 profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidPro | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | $2,700 | Locks at $150,100 after $4,600 profit | Moderate |
Trailing drawdown follows your equity highs, which means early profits raise your floor. Once it locks at initial balance or profit target, the floor stops moving, so hitting the lock point early is a key strategy.
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Consistency Rules
| Tier | Max Single Day | Calculation | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K LucidPro | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $25K LucidBlack | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidBlack | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $50K LucidPro | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidPro | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $100K LucidBlack | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $150K LucidPro | 40% | Of total profit | Moderate |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Funded Account Rules
What applies after you pass the evaluation
Profit Split
90/10
Payout Frequency
On demand
Drawdown
$3,000 Eod trailing
Daily Loss Limit
None
Buffer
$100
Min Payout
N/A
Consistency
None
Max Contracts
N/A
MLL After Payout
No change
News Trading
N/A
Daily Earning Cap
None
Account Closure
None
Funded Account
Payout Structure
$25K LucidFlex
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$50K LucidFlex
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$100K LucidFlex
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$150K LucidFlex
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$25K LucidPro
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$25K LucidBlack
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$50K LucidBlack
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$50K LucidPro
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$100K LucidPro
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$100K LucidBlack
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$150K LucidPro
Profit Split90%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
| Tier | Profit Split | Frequency | Min Payout | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K LucidFlex | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $50K LucidFlex | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $100K LucidFlex | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $150K LucidFlex | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $25K LucidPro | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $25K LucidBlack | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $50K LucidBlack | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $50K LucidPro | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $100K LucidPro | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $100K LucidBlack | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
| $150K LucidPro | 90% | On Demand | — | — |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Path to Live Account
Pro
1
Evaluation
2
Sim Funded
5 payouts
3
Live Account
What changes on live: Profit split changes to 80% · Payout caps lifted · Total withdrawal cap removed
Flex
1
Evaluation
2
Sim Funded
5 payouts
3
Live Account
What changes on live: Profit split changes to 80% · Payout caps lifted · Total withdrawal cap removed
Direct
1
Evaluation
2
Sim Funded
6 payouts
3
Live Account
What changes on live: Profit split changes to 80%
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