Lucid Trading vs TradeDay
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Lucid Trading ($65 vs $100).
- Faster payout cycle: Lucid Trading (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: TradeDay (4.6).
- Overall PA Score: Lucid Trading 7.5 vs TradeDay 7.4.
Lucid Trading stronger on 3TradeDay stronger on 3of 9 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Lucid Trading7.5 PA Score | TradeDay7.4 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.5 (stronger figure) | 7.4 |
| Trustpilot | 4.58,440 | 4.61,453 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2024 | 2020 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Dover, DE, United States | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Markets | Futures | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, instant | 1-step |
| Entry fee from | $65 (stronger figure) | $100 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $1.91 (stronger figure) | $2.4 |
| Largest account | $150K | $150K |
| Profit target | 5-6% ($1,250/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000) | 6% ($1,500-$9,000) |
| Daily loss limit | optional (customizable soft-breach DLL) | none |
| Max drawdown | $1,000-$4,500 | $1,000-$4,500 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | intraday or EOD trailing (Quick Pay funded: intraday) |
| Profit split | 90% | 50% up to 90% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Tradesea, MotiveWave, Sierra Chart, Jigsaw, Bookmap, ATAS, R|Trader Pro, MultiCharts | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Jigsaw, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Finamark, Volfix, WealthCharts, MultiCharts, Overcharts |
| Payout frequency | LucidPro: on-demand after min profit goal + 40% consistency + buffer (3 days to payout); LucidFlex: every cycle of 5 profitable days, no consistency/buffer; LucidDaily: daily payout requests; LucidDirect: after profit goal + 20% consistency (min 5 days) | Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule |
| First payout (days) | 3 | 1 (stronger figure) |
| Min trading days | Not published | 5 |
| Consistency rule | Eval: Flex 40% (50% add-on), Daily 50%, Pro none; Funded: Pro 40% best-day rule for payouts, Direct 20%, Flex/Daily none | Evaluation: no day >30% of total profit (Quick Pay), >45% (Fast Pass); Quick Pay Funded Sim: none |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Discount code | About 30% off plan prices (e.g. Pro 25K $108 -> $75.60) | Up to 55% off (Quick Pay 55%, Fast Pass 50% shown at checkout prices) |
| Visit site (opens Lucid Trading in a new tab) | Visit site (opens TradeDay in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Lucid Trading scores 7.5/10 and TradeDay 7.4/10, a close call on our score. Both are futures prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Lucid Trading if
- you want the cheaper way in ($65 vs $100 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.91 vs $2.4)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you trade high-impact news
- you need Rithmic and Tradesea
- review volume matters to you (8,440 Trustpilot reviews vs 1,453)
Pick TradeDay if
- you need EdgeProX, Finamark and Volfix
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2020)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Lucid Trading | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $65 | $100 |
| $50K | $115 | $131 |
| $100K | $200 | $240 |
| $150K | $286 | $360 |
Payouts
Lucid Trading: LucidPro: on-demand after min profit goal + 40% consistency + buffer (3 days to payout); LucidFlex: every cycle of 5 profitable days, no consistency/buffer; LucidDaily: daily payout requests; LucidDirect: after profit goal + 20% consistency (min 5 days). First payout after 3 days. Methods: Plaid (US instant bank), WorkMarket by ADP (bank transfer or PayPal, US + international), Crypto (BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC - international). The firm reports "$700M+ earned by traders" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise (bank wire), Rise (crypto, USDC). The firm reports "$10M+ Verified Payouts" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Lucid Trading legit? · Is TradeDay legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Lucid Trading or TradeDay?
Smallest published entry fee: Lucid Trading $65, TradeDay $100. Cheapest per $1K of account: Lucid Trading $1.91, TradeDay $2.4.
Which pays out faster, Lucid Trading or TradeDay?
Lucid Trading: LucidPro: on-demand after min profit goal + 40% consistency + buffer (3 days to payout); LucidFlex: every cycle of 5 profitable days, no consistency/buffer; LucidDaily: daily payout requests; LucidDirect: after profit goal + 20% consistency (min 5 days). TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule.
Which has the higher profit split?
Lucid Trading: 90%; TradeDay: 50% up to 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Lucid Trading or TradeDay?
On our six-point beginner checklist Lucid Trading meets 3 and TradeDay meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Lucid Trading and TradeDay legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/lucid-trading/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/tradeday/legit/.