Lucid Trading review

FuturesDover, DE, United StatesFounded 2024Last verified 45 source pagesMethodology

Lucid Trading is a prop firm, founded in 2024, based in Dover, DE, United States. Markets: Futures. Evaluation types: 1-step, instant. Published fees start at $65; account sizes run from $25K to $150K. Profit split: 90%.

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Public codeAbout 30% off plan prices (e.g. Pro 25K $108 -> $75.60)

Verdict

Lucid Trading scores 7.5/10, ranked #14 of 52. Its strongest area is cost (10.0, driven by fee per $1K of account); the weakest is track record (2.5). Best fit: traders on a budget, traders who want frequent withdrawals, futures traders.

For

  • Split can reach 90%
  • Low cost per $1K of buying power: $1.91
  • Daily / on demand payout cycle on the headline plan
  • First payout possible after 3 days
  • News trading allowed
  • Strong Trustpilot record: 4.5 from 8,440 reviews
  • 13 platforms to choose from

Against

  • Trailing drawdown (EOD trailing) on the headline plan
  • Has a consistency rule (check which phase it applies to)
  • Young firm, founded 2024

Rules at a glance

Challenge types
1-step, instant
Fees from
$65
Cheapest per $1K
$1.91
Account sizes
$25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Profit target
5-6% ($1,250/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000)
Daily loss limit
optional (customizable soft-breach DLL)
Max drawdown
$1,000-$4,500
Drawdown type
EOD trailing
Min trading days
Not published
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
Account type
FuturesSells one-time-fee CME futures evaluations and straight-to-funded accounts traded via CQG (Tradovate/NinjaTrader/TradingView) or Rithmic platforms. Source
Markets
Futures
Platforms
  • Tradovate
  • NinjaTrader
  • TradingView
  • Rithmic
  • Quantower
  • Tradesea
  • MotiveWave
  • Sierra Chart
  • Jigsaw
  • Bookmap
  • ATAS
  • R|Trader Pro
  • MultiCharts
Leverage
Not published
Restricted countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Crimea, Cuba, Congo Republic (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Donetsk, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kherson, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luhansk, Mali, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Sevastopol, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Trustpilot
4.5 / 5 from 8,440 reviews

Fees by account size

One-time evaluation fee per program, as listed by the firm. The cheapest option at each size is marked.

AccountLucidPro (Evaluation → Funded)LucidFlex (Evaluation → Funded)LucidDaily (Evaluation → Funded, daily payouts)LucidDirect (straight to funded)
$25K$108$65$86$329
$50K$172$115$122$515
$100K$272$215$200$700
$150K$365$323$286$836

Costs beyond the fee

Reset / retry
Pro $75/$120/$190/$255; Flex $45/$80/$150/$225; Daily $60/$85/$140/$200 (25K/50K/100K/150K); LucidDirect no reset listed
Fee refund
No published refund on fees found in help centre (Refund & Liability Policy page exists but blocked to fetch); if an unpaid funded account is closed when moving live, that evaluation cost is refunded
Time limit
none, but accounts with no trading (net P/L <$1) for 30 calendar days are deleted
Activation fee
None
Minimum payout
$500 (LucidPro)
Scaling plan
LucidFlex funded: contract limits scale with sim profit (updated end of session); LucidDirect/Pro: scaling DLL 60% of peak EOD balance

Payout policy

Profit split
90%
Split scaling
Not published
Payout cycle
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 (days)
3
Payout methods
Plaid (US instant bank), WorkMarket by ADP (bank transfer or PayPal, US + international), Crypto (BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC - international)
KYC before payout
Not published

Trading conduct

News trading
Allowed
Weekend holding
Restricted
EAs / bots
allowed
Copy trading
Allowed
Hedging
Not allowed
Max risk per trade
Not published
Inactivity rule
Account deleted if no trade producing ≥$1 net P/L within 30 calendar days

Programs

LucidPro (Evaluation → Funded) 1-step

Profit target
$1,250/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000
Daily loss
optional DLL $600/$1,200/$1,800/$2,700 (customizable at checkout)
Max drawdown
$1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,500
Profit split
90%
Min days
1

Drawdown EOD trailing (locks at start balance + $100)

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$108$4.32
$50K$172$3.44
$100K$272$2.72
$150K$365$2.43

LucidFlex (Evaluation → Funded) 1-step

Profit target
$1,250/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000
Daily loss
optional DLL $600/$1,200/$1,800/$2,700 (customizable)
Max drawdown
$1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,500
Profit split
90%
Min days
2

Drawdown EOD trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$65$2.6
$50K$115$2.3
$100K$215$2.15
$150K$323$2.15

LucidDaily (Evaluation → Funded, daily payouts) 1-step

Profit target
$1,250/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000
Daily loss
optional DLL $600/$1,200/$1,800/$2,700 (customizable)
Max drawdown
$1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,500
Profit split
90%
Min days
2

Drawdown Eval: EOD or intraday (chosen at checkout); Funded: intraday trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$86$3.44
$50K$122$2.44
$100K$200$2
$150K$286$1.91

LucidDirect (straight to funded) instant

Profit target
payout profit goal $1,500/$3,000/$6,000/$9,000 (1st), then $1,250/$2,500/$3,500/$4,500
Daily loss
none/$1,200/$2,100/$3,000 (+ scaling DLL 60% of peak EOD balance)
Max drawdown
$1,000/$2,000/$3,500/$5,000
Profit split
Not published
Min days
5

Drawdown EOD trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$25K$329$13.16
$50K$515$10.3
$100K$700$7
$150K$836$5.57

Is Lucid Trading legit?

Evidence level: Strong (5/6). Trustpilot 4.5 from 8,440 reviews; reports $700M+ paid; publishes 90% of the fields we track. The firm reports "$700M+ earned by traders" on its homepage (checked 31 Oct 2026). Full evidence check.

Complaints about Lucid Trading

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Changelog

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Rule changes

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Verification timeline

DateCheckDetail
Rules, fees and payout terms read32 pages on the firm's own site and its Trustpilot profile
Costs, refunds and payout methods checked13 help-centre / FAQ pages
Account type recordedFutures, from the firm's product page
Homepage payout claims checkedFirm reports "$700M+ earned by traders"

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FAQ

What profit split does Lucid Trading pay?

Lucid Trading lists a profit split of 90%, per its website as of 2026-10-31.

How much is the cheapest Lucid Trading challenge?

The lowest published fee is $65 for a $25K account (LucidFlex (Evaluation → Funded)).

What are Lucid Trading's drawdown rules?

Daily loss limit: optional (customizable soft-breach DLL); maximum drawdown: $1,000-$4,500 (EOD trailing).

How often does Lucid Trading pay out?

Payout cycle: 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 eligible after 3 days.

Which platforms does Lucid Trading support?

Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Tradesea, MotiveWave, Sierra Chart, Jigsaw, Bookmap, ATAS, R|Trader Pro, MultiCharts.

Can you trade the news with Lucid Trading?

Yes, news trading is allowed per the firm's rules.

Does Lucid Trading refund the challenge fee?

No published refund on fees found in help centre (Refund & Liability Policy page exists but blocked to fetch); if an unpaid funded account is closed when moving live, that evaluation cost is refunded.

Is there a time limit on Lucid Trading challenges?

none, but accounts with no trading (net P/L <$1) for 30 calendar days are deleted.

Can you reset or retry a failed Lucid Trading challenge?

Pro $75/$120/$190/$255; Flex $45/$80/$150/$225; Daily $60/$85/$140/$200 (25K/50K/100K/150K); LucidDirect no reset listed.

Is Lucid Trading legit?

We score firms on published data, not opinions. Lucid Trading has a PA Score of 7.5/10 and a Trustpilot rating of 4.5; it was founded in 2024. Check the rule history on this page for recent changes.

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Sources

Every figure above was read from these pages on . Firms change rules often, so confirm before you buy.

  1. https://lucidtrading.com/
  2. https://lucidtrading.com/about-us/
  3. https://lucidtrading.com/affiliate/
  4. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/lucidtrading.com
  5. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404614-lucid-trading-supported-platforms
  6. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404617-maximum-number-of-accounts
  7. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404620-simulated-account-fees
  8. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404632-inactivity-policy
  9. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404636-restricted-countries
  10. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404728-other-trading-activities
  11. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404729-allowed-trading-times
  12. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404734-prohibited-hedging
  13. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11508978-approved-products-and-commissions
  14. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890029-lucidpro-evaluation-account
  15. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890069-lucidpro-funded-account
  16. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890092-lucidpro-payouts
  17. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890109-lucidpro-consistency-percentage
  18. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890136-lucidpro-drawdown
  19. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890148-luciddirect-funded-account
  20. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890164-luciddirect-payout-objectives
  21. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890178-luciddirect-consistency-percentage
  22. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890325-payout-methods
  23. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12945790-lucidflex-evaluation-account
  24. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12945795-lucidflex-funded-account
  25. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12945796-lucidflex-payouts
  26. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12945808-lucidflex-scaling-plan
  27. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/15996664-luciddaily-evaluation
  28. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/15997244-luciddaily-funded-account
  29. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/15997266-luciddaily-payouts
  30. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/16010520-luciddaily-live
  31. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404742-prohibited-microscalping
  32. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404628-accepted-payments-methods
  33. https://lucidtrading.com/
  34. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404620-simulated-account-fees
  35. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404632-inactivity-policy
  36. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890325-payout-methods
  37. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12945808-lucidflex-scaling-plan
  38. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404728-other-trading-activities
  39. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404734-prohibited-hedging
  40. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404742-prohibited-microscalping
  41. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404617-maximum-number-of-accounts
  42. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11508978-approved-products-and-commissions
  43. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404628-accepted-payments-methods
  44. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/16010520-luciddaily-live
  45. https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890092-lucidpro-payouts

Data notes. Prices are list prices shown on lucidtrading.com plan cards (default config); site shows ~30% off with code VAULT (e.g. Pro 25K $108 -> $75.60). Card prices may change with customization toggles (DLL on/off, 50% consistency add-on, EOD vs intraday eval drawdown on Daily). LucidDaily funded uses intraday drawdown and bans red-folder news (hard breach) - news allowed on Pro/Flex/Direct. LucidDirect profit split not stated in readable text (help article split table didn't render) -> null; Pro/Flex/Daily confirmed 90/10. Live (LucidLive) accounts 90/10 with daily payouts per About page. No overnight/weekend holding: positions auto-closed 4:45 PM ET. Founded inferred from site copyright '@2024-2026'. HQ = registered address 3500 S Dupont Hwy, Dover DE (registered-agent style address). Homepage claims '$700M+ earned by traders' and '500K+ traders'. Legacy plans (LucidBlack, LucidMaxx) not sold as entry products. Pro eval help table lists 25K DLL 'None' while homepage card shows $600 optional - DLL is a customization toggle.