Lucid Trading is a US-based futures proprietary trading firm offering LucidPro (1-Step), LucidFlex (1-Step), and LucidDirect (Instant Funding) programs. Traders can access up to $150,000 per account across CME futures markets with daily payouts and no daily drawdown limit.
Lucid Trading, a US-based prop trading firm founded in 2024 with headquarters in Dover, offers funding for futures traders. The firm provides three challenge types: LucidPro (1-Step), LucidFlex (1-Step), and LucidDirect (Instant Funding), allowing for a maximum allocation of $150,000 per account. Traders benefit from a 90% profit split and daily payouts. Key trading conditions include no maximum daily drawdown, an EOD Trailing Drawdown for total drawdown (e.g., $1,000 for a 25K account), and a profit target of $1,250 for a 25K account. A minimum of one trading day is required. News trading and weekend holding are permitted. Leverage for futures varies by contract, with commissions such as $1.75/side for ES and NQ, and $0.50/side for MES and MNQ. CL commissions are $2.00/side. The firm operates on a commission-based spread model. There are no consistency rules. Automated trading (EA/bots) and internal copy trading are allowed. Supported platforms include NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, MotiveWave, and Sierra Chart, utilizing CQG and Rithmic as brokers. Lucid Trading holds a Trustpilot rating of 4.8 based on 3390 reviews. A refund policy exists for evaluation costs if a funded account has zero payouts when moved live. Payment methods include credit card and crypto. Restricted countries include Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela, among others.
Pros
- High 90% profit split allows traders to keep most of their earnings.
- Flexible trading with news trading and Expert Advisors (EAs) allowed.
- No maximum daily drawdown provides greater trading freedom.
- Excellent Trustpilot rating (4.8/5) indicates strong trader satisfaction.
- Daily payouts offer quick access to profits.
Cons
- EOD Trailing Drawdown can be restrictive for some trading styles.
- Maximum allocation of $150,000 per account may be low for some traders.
- Relatively new firm (founded 2024) lacks long-term track record.
| Asset Class | Leverage |
|---|---|
| futures | Varies by contract |
| Asset Class | Commission |
|---|---|
| ES | $1.75/side |
| MES | $0.50/side |
| NQ | $1.75/side |
| MNQ | $0.50/side |
| CL | $2.00/side |
Risk Management
Trading Permissions
Standard · 1-Step
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Max Loss Type | Profit Split | Cost per 1K | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 1 Step | N/A% | — | — | — | 90%% | 9.52/K | $238.00 | Buy |
| $25,000 | 1 Step | $$1,250% | — | — | — | 90%% | 2.80/K | $70.00 | Buy |
| $25,000 | 1 Step | $$1,250% | — | — | — | 90%% | 3.78/K | $94.50 | Buy |
| $50,000 | 1 Step | $$3,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 2.59/K | $129.50 | Buy |
| $50,000 | 1 Step | N/A% | — | — | — | 90%% | 7.28/K | $364.00 | Buy |
| $50,000 | 1 Step | $$3,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 1.96/K | $98.00 | Buy |
| $100,000 | 1 Step | $$6,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 1.57/K | $157.50 | Buy |
| $100,000 | 1 Step | $$6,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 2.00/K | $199.50 | Buy |
| $100,000 | 1 Step | N/A% | — | — | — | 90%% | 4.90/K | $490.00 | Buy |
| $150,000 | 1 Step | $$9,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 1.73/K | $259.00 | Buy |
| $150,000 | 1 Step | $$9,000% | — | — | — | 90%% | 1.96/K | $294.00 | Buy |
| $150,000 | 1 Step | N/A% | — | — | — | 90%% | 3.92/K | $588.00 | Buy |
Withdrawal Methods
This list may not be exhaustive. Always verify on the firm's official website.
Lucid Trading FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about Lucid Trading, including pricing, rules, payouts, and more.
Q1.Is Lucid Trading a legitimate prop firm?
Yes, Lucid Trading is a proprietary trading firm founded in 2024 and based in US. It holds a 4.8/5 rating on Trustpilot based on 3,390 reviews. As with any prop firm, read the terms carefully before purchasing a challenge.
Q2.How much does a Lucid Trading challenge cost?
Lucid Trading offers 12 challenge options. Prices range from $70.00 for a $25,000 account to $588.00 for a $150,000 account.
Q3.What is the profit split at Lucid Trading?
Lucid Trading offers a profit split of 90%.
Q4.What trading platforms does Lucid Trading support?
Lucid Trading supports NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, MotiveWave, Sierra Chart.
Q5.What instruments can I trade with Lucid Trading?
Tradable instruments include Futures.
Q6.How often can I withdraw profits from Lucid Trading?
Payouts are processed daily. The minimum withdrawal is no minimum. Withdrawal methods: Plaid, Crypto (BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC), WorkMarket by ADP.
Q7.Does Lucid Trading allow Expert Advisors (EAs) and bots?
EAs and bots: Yes.
Q8.Does Lucid Trading have a consistency rule?
None
Q9.Which countries are restricted from using Lucid Trading?
Restricted countries include: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe. This list may not be exhaustive — verify on the firm's official website.
Q10.What leverage does Lucid Trading offer?
Leverage by asset class: Futuros Varies by contract.
Q11.What is Lucid Trading's refund policy?
Evaluation cost refunded if funded account has 0 payouts when moved live
