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| Feature |
Lucid Trading
35-40% OFF all accounts |
|---|---|
| Eval Type | 1-Step (4 plans: LucidFlex, LucidPro, LucidDirect, LucidMaxx) |
| Cheapest Eval | $25K Flex @ $100 one-time |
| $100K Eval Cost | $225 one-time |
| Drawdown Type | EOD Trailing. Locks once balance reaches starting + profit target. |
| Daily Loss Limit | None |
| Min Trading Days | 0 |
| Consistency Rule | None |
| Payout Split | 90/10. Pro legacy: 100% first $10K then 90/10. |
| Payout Frequency | Flex: every 5 profitable days. Pro: every 3 days. LucidLive: daily. |
| Reset Cost | ~35% of purchase price ($26-$121 depending on plan/size). |
| Activation Fee | $0 on all plans |
| News Trading | Allowed |
| Copy Trading | Allowed |
| Automated Trading | Allowed |
| Platforms | Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, Quantower, Bookmap, Rithmic |
| Watch Out For | Founded 2025 - youngest major firm. Flex payout caps are low ($1K-$3K/cycle). No overnight holds on sim accounts (only LucidLive). Trades under 5 sec generating >50% of profits triggers review. Can't mix mini and micro contracts. |
| Best For | Traders wanting fastest payouts and most flexible rules. Automation/bot traders. Flex for no-consistency freedom. Pro for cheaper entry with 3-day cycles. |