Lucid Trading
Going Live
2025
HQ
United States
CEO
AJ Campanella
Website
lucidtrading.com
Trustpilot
4.7
Lucid Trading was founded by AJ Campanella in early 2025 and the growth since has been remarkable. Within roughly one year of launching, branded search volume reached 550,000 searches per month globally and 246,000 within the United States alone, numbers that most prop firms never reach. The platform selection is solid too. CQG powers NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and TradingView connections, while Rithmic covers TradeSea, MotiveWave, and Quantower.
Overall, Lucid Trading’s rule structure is one of the more coherent ones in the space, but it’s not without friction. The consistency rules shift depending on which account type you choose, and the DLL setup on LucidPro is genuinely unusual with its two-tier system.
- LucidFlex is the standout product for its rule structure, but the payout setup has a real caveat worth knowing upfront. A 50% consistency rule applies during the evaluation, which is manageable, and then it disappears entirely once funded. No daily loss limit in either stage either. That clean transition is rare and genuinely appealing. However, payout caps are fixed and never scale up regardless of account growth (50% of profit up to a set maximum per account size), and you only get 5 payouts per account before being pushed to live. Whether the “no consistency, no DLL” freedom in the funded stage outweighs the payout ceiling is a judgment call, but it’s not a free lunch.
- LucidPro flips things around. No consistency rule in the evaluation, which makes passing straightforward, but a 40% consistency rule kicks in once funded and stays with you for every payout cycle (bad thing). On top of that, the daily loss limit works in two tiers, with a fixed DLL below the initial trail balance, which then converts to the LucidScale DLL (60% of prior session’s peak EOD balance) once you’re above it. It is a clever mechanic, but it adds mental overhead most traders would rather not deal with. The saving grace is that payout caps scale upward after the first payout (for example from $2,000 to $2,500 on the 50k account), and there is no hard limit on the number of payouts before going live. So traders who can stomach the 40% consistency rule and the two-tier DLL system will find the growing payout caps rewarding over time.
- LucidDirect is the instant funding option. Pricing is on the higher side for a sim-funded account, and the 20% consistency rule is the most restrictive in the lineup (Tradeify Lightning accounts have the same threshold). I recommend reading our consistency rule guide if you are not aware of why 20% is a tough target to work with.
Considering the rules, LucidFlex is the likely first choice for most traders. The 50% evaluation consistency is manageable, and the payoff of zero consistency and zero DLL once funded makes it worth it, though the fixed payout caps are a real limitation. LucidPro is a reasonable alternative for traders who want a lower evaluation hurdle, but be prepared for the 40% consistency rule flipping on you in the funded stage. LucidDirect is hard to recommend at that price point given the 20% consistency rule.
What I’d like to see from Lucid Trading is a more consistent rule framework across evaluation and funded stages, as TradeDay does. The LucidFlex structure is already close. Right now, all offered programs have disadvantages for prop traders due to shifts in rules between evaluation and funded stages. The concern is that those rule changes make it harder to reach consistent payouts once funded, or if you are successful, the payout maximum gets capped and limited. Difficult to tell why the brand is that popular given these limitations, though highly efficient marketing likely plays a role.
Prop Firm Details
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Trading Instruments: |
Futures |
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Exchanges: |
CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX |
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Challenge Types: |
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Activation Fee: |
$0 |
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Consistency Rule: |
50% in LucidFlex evaluation (none once funded), 40% in LucidPro funded, and 20% in LucidDirect accounts |
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Scaling Plan: |
LucidFlex and LucidBlack funded accounts use a scaling plan |
Lucid Trading LucidPro
| Prop Firm | Account Size | Instrument | Steps | Profit Target | Drawdown Type | Max Loss | Daily Loss | Consistency Rule Eval | Funded |
Max. Contracts Mini | Micro |
Profit Split | Activation Fee if Funded |
Price |
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25K | Futures | 1‑Step | $1,250 | EOD | $1,000 | None / None | None | 40% | 2 | 20 | 90% | $0 | $135 |
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50K | Futures | 1‑Step | $3,000 | EOD | $2,000 | $1,200 / $1,200* | None | 40% | 4 | 40 | 90% | $0 | $185 |
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100K | Futures | 1‑Step | $6,000 | EOD | $3,000 | $1,800 / $1,800* | None | 40% | 6 | 60 | 90% | $0 | $285 |
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150K | Futures | 1‑Step | $9,000 | EOD | $4,500 | $2,700 / $2,700* | None | 40% | 10 | 100 | 90% | $0 | $370 |
The 25K account has no daily loss limit in either the evaluation or funded phase. For the 50K, 100K, and 150K accounts, a fixed daily loss limit applies during both evaluation and the early funded stage. *Once a funded account’s balance closes above the Initial Trail Balance, the fixed daily loss limit is replaced by the LucidScale DLL, calculated as 60% of the highest end-of-day account profit. The LucidScale DLL only increases as the account grows and does not decrease during drawdowns. The consistency rule of 40% applies at the payout stage in funded accounts: no single trading day’s profit may exceed 40% of total profit for that payout cycle. There is no consistency requirement to pass the evaluation.
Lucid Trading LucidFlex
| Prop Firm | Account Size | Instrument | Steps | Profit Target | Drawdown Type | Max Loss | Daily Loss | Consistency Rule Eval | Funded |
Max. Contracts Mini | Micro |
Profit Split | Activation Fee if Funded |
Price |
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25K | Futures | 1‑Step | $1,250 | EOD | $1,000 | None / None | 50% | None | 2 | 20 | 90% | $0 | $180 |
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50K | Futures | 1‑Step | $3,000 | EOD | $2,000 | None / None | 50% | None | 4 | 40 | 90% | $0 | $140 |
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100K | Futures | 1‑Step | $6,000 | EOD | $3,000 | None / None | 50% | None | 6 | 60 | 90% | $0 | $225 |
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150K | Futures | 1‑Step | $9,000 | EOD | $4,500 | None / None | 50% | None | 10 | 100 | 90% | $0 | $420 |
There is no daily loss limit at any account size in either the evaluation or funded phase. The 50% consistency rule applies during the evaluation: the largest single-day profit may not exceed 50% of total profit at the time the profit target is reached. There is no percentage-based consistency rule in the funded phase. Instead, to qualify for a payout, traders must complete 5 profitable trading days within the payout cycle, each meeting a minimum daily profit threshold ($100 for 25K, $150 for 50K, $200 for 100K, $250 for 150K). LucidFlex funded accounts include a scaling plan: the maximum contract size starts below the cap shown and increases as simulated profits grow, resetting downward if payouts reduce the balance. The max contracts shown (2/4/6/10 minis) represent the full ceiling once the highest scaling tier is reached.
Lucid Trading LucidDirect
| Prop Firm | Account Size | Instrument | Steps | Profit Target | Drawdown Type | Max Loss | Daily Loss | Consistency Rule Eval | Funded |
Max. Contracts Mini | Micro |
Profit Split | Activation Fee if Funded |
Price |
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25K | Futures | Instant | N/A | EOD | $1,000 | None | N/A | 20% | 2 | 20 | 90% | $0 | $340 |
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50K | Futures | Instant | N/A | EOD | $2,000 | $1,200* | N/A | 20% | 4 | 40 | 90% | $0 | $520 |
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100K | Futures | Instant | N/A | EOD | $3,500 | $2,100* | N/A | 20% | 6 | 60 | 90% | $0 | $700 |
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150K | Futures | Instant | N/A | EOD | $5,000 | $3,000* | N/A | 20% | 10 | 100 | 90% | $0 | $840 |
LucidDirect is a straight-to-funded account with no evaluation phase. There is no profit target to pass. The 25K account has no daily loss limit. *For the 50K, 100K, and 150K accounts, a fixed daily loss limit applies until the account balance closes above the Initial Trail Balance, at which point the fixed DLL is replaced by the LucidScale DLL, calculated as 60% of the highest end-of-day account profit. The LucidScale DLL only increases as the account grows. The 20% consistency rule applies at the payout stage: no single trading day’s profit may exceed 20% of total profit for that payout cycle. Note that the 100K and 150K LucidDirect accounts carry a higher Max Loss Limit than their LucidPro equivalents ($3,500 vs $3,000 and $5,000 vs $4,500, respectively).
Rules
Drawdown / Max Loss
Drawdown Type: All account plans use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown to calculate the Max Loss Limit (MLL). The MLL is calculated using the highest closing balance at the end of each trading session, not intraday highs. The MLL trails upward as the account grows and then locks once the account balance exceeds the Initial Trail Balance.
Consequence of breaching Max Loss Limit: The account is permanently breached. Traders may purchase a reset within 30 days of the breach; breached accounts that are not reset are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Daily Loss Limit (DLL): All DLLs at Lucid Trading are soft breaches. Hitting the DLL restricts trading for the remainder of that session but does not breach the account, provided the MLL has not also been reached.
LucidPro Evaluation
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit | Initial Trail Balance | Locked MLL Balance | Fixed Daily Loss Limit |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 | $26,100 | $25,100 | None |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $52,100 | $50,100 | $1,200 |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $103,100 | $100,100 | $1,800 |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | $154,600 | $150,100 | $2,700 |
The $25,000 LucidPro evaluation has no daily loss limit. The DLL is fixed and does not change during the evaluation phase.
LucidPro Funded (Simulated)
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit | Initial Trail Balance | Locked MLL Balance | Fixed DLL | Scaling DLL (LucidScale) |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 | $26,100 | $25,100 | None | None |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $52,100 | $50,100 | $1,200 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $103,100 | $100,100 | $1,800 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | $154,600 | $150,100 | $2,700 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
Once the account closes above the Initial Trail Balance, the Fixed DLL is replaced by the LucidScale DLL. The LucidScale formula is: Highest end-of-day account profit x 60%. The LucidScale DLL only increases as the account grows; it does not decrease during drawdowns.
LucidDirect Funded (Simulated, straight-to-funded, no evaluation phase)
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit | Initial Trail Balance | Locked MLL Balance | Fixed DLL | Scaling DLL (LucidScale) |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 | $26,100 (N/A for DLL) | $25,100 | None | None |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $52,100 | $50,100 | $1,200 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
| $100,000 | $3,500 | $103,600 | — | $2,100 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
| $150,000 | $5,000 | $155,100 | — | $3,000 | 60% of highest EOD profit |
Note: The $100,000 LucidDirect has a higher MLL ($3,500) than the equivalent LucidPro funded account ($3,000). The LucidScale DLL formula is the same as LucidPro: highest EOD profit x 60%.
LucidFlex Evaluation
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit | Initial Trail Balance | Locked MLL Balance | Daily Loss Limit |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 | $26,100 | $25,100 | None |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $52,100 | $50,100 | None |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $103,100 | $100,100 | None |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | $154,600 | $150,100 | None |
There is no DLL on LucidFlex evaluation accounts.
LucidFlex Funded (Simulated)
Same MLL amounts and EOD trail structure as the LucidFlex evaluation. There is no DLL on LucidFlex funded accounts at any account size. Once a payout is requested from a LucidFlex account, the MLL automatically adjusts to the Locked MLL Balance.
LucidBlack Evaluation (Legacy)
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit | Initial Trail Balance | Locked MLL Balance | Daily Loss Limit |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 | $26,100 | $25,100 | None |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $52,100 | $50,100 | None |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $103,100 | $100,100 | None |
LucidBlack only offers accounts up to $100,000. No DLL applies at either the evaluation or funded stage.
LucidBlack Funded (Simulated, Legacy)
Same MLL amounts and EOD trail structure as the LucidBlack evaluation. No DLL applies. No trailing DLL system (LucidScale) is mentioned for LucidBlack.
LucidMaxx Evaluation (Invite-only)
| Account Size | Max Loss Limit |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | $4,500 |
The live account drawdown structure for LucidMaxx follows the standard Lucid live structure (see Live Account section below).
Live Account (LucidLive / New Live Structure)
| Funded Account Size Used to Qualify | Starting Live Drawdown |
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| $25,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | $4,500 |
Live accounts begin with a $0 starting balance. End-of-day drawdown applies. No daily loss limit on live accounts. If a trader requests a live payout before the balance clears the live drawdown, the Max Loss Limit locks to $100.
Swing trading is allowed in LucidLive accounts. Traders may hold positions past 4:45 PM EST through the overnight maintenance window, provided they meet overnight margin maintenance requirements. An auto-liquidate option can be enabled during LucidLive onboarding.
Consistency Rule
Formula (all plans that have a consistency requirement): Largest Single Day Profit / Account Profit = Consistency Percentage
LucidPro Evaluation: No consistency requirement to pass the evaluation phase.
LucidPro Funded: A 40% consistency requirement applies at the payout stage. The largest single-day profit during a payout cycle must not exceed 40% of total profit for that cycle. This resets after each approved payout.
Note: Accounts purchased or reset before 11/28/2025 at 3:00 PM EST retain the prior 35% consistency threshold.
Resolution: If a trader’s largest day exceeds the threshold, they must continue trading until the ratio comes back into compliance. There is no penalty beyond being ineligible to request a payout until compliant.
LucidDirect Funded: A 20% consistency requirement applies at the payout stage. The largest single-day profit must not exceed 20% of total profit for that payout cycle. Resets after each approved payout.
LucidFlex Evaluation: A 50% consistency requirement applies to passing the evaluation. The largest single-day profit must not exceed 50% of total account profit when the profit target is reached. A small cushion is built in, allowing traders to pass in as few as 2 days.
| Account Size | Profit Target | 50% Consistency Limit | Cushion |
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| $25,000 | $1,250 | $625 | $650 |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,560 |
| $100,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $3,120 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 | $4,500 | $4,680 |
The cushion is a percentage calculation, not a fixed dollar amount for all scenarios.
LucidFlex Funded: No consistency percentage applies. Traders must instead meet a minimum number of profitable trading days per payout cycle (see Payout Policy).
LucidBlack Evaluation (Legacy): A 60% consistency requirement applies. The largest single-day profit must not exceed 60% of total account profit.
LucidBlack Funded (Legacy): A 40% consistency requirement applies at the payout stage.
LucidMaxx Evaluation: A 40% consistency requirement applies, along with a minimum of 5 trading days.
Leverage
Note on micro contract ratio: Across all Lucid account types, 10 micros = 1 standard (mini) contract. The micro limit shown below is the total number of micros that can be held simultaneously.
Evaluation and Funded account position limits are identical within each plan. Limits do not scale with profit on LucidPro or LucidDirect. LucidFlex and LucidBlack funded accounts use a scaling plan (see below) that dynamically adjusts the available contract size based on simulated profits.
LucidPro Evaluation and Funded / LucidDirect Funded / LucidFlex Evaluation / LucidBlack Evaluation / LucidMaxx Evaluation
(Maximum contract limits at full size, before any scaling plan restrictions apply)
| Account Size | Max E-mini Contracts | Max Micro Contracts |
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| $25,000 | 2 | 20 |
| $50,000 | 4 | 40 |
| $100,000 | 6 | 60 |
| $150,000 | 10 | 100 |
LucidPro funded and LucidDirect funded accounts have no scaling plan: the full contract limit is available from day one.
LucidFlex Funded Scaling Plan (limits update at end of each session, not in real-time):
| Simulated Profits | $25,000 Limit | $50,000 Limit | $100,000 Limit | $150,000 Limit |
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| $0 – $999 | 1 mini / 10 micros | 2 minis / 20 micros | 3 minis / 30 micros | 4 minis / 40 micros |
| $1,000 – $1,999 | 2 minis / 20 micros | 3 minis / 30 micros | 4 minis / 40 micros | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $2,000 – $2,999 | — | 4 minis / 40 micros | 5 minis / 50 micros | 6 minis / 60 micros |
| $3,000 – $4,499 | — | — | 6 minis / 60 micros | 8 minis / 80 micros |
| $4,500+ | — | — | — | 10 minis / 100 micros |
There is no scaling plan during the LucidFlex evaluation phase. Full contract size is available from the first trade.
Payouts reduce the simulated balance, which may reduce the scaling tier. Contract limits update at the end of each session. Traders who intentionally circumvent the scaling plan may have their profits wiped for the day.
LucidBlack Funded Scaling Plan (Legacy) (limits update at end of each session):
| Simulated Profits | $25,000 Limit | $50,000 Limit | $100,000 Limit |
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| $0 – $999 | 1 mini / 10 micros | 2 minis / 20 micros | 3 minis / 30 micros |
| $1,000 – $1,999 | 2 minis / 20 micros | 3 minis / 30 micros | 4 minis / 40 micros |
| $2,000 – $2,999 | — | 4 minis / 40 micros | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $3,000+ | — | — | 6 minis / 60 micros |
Live Accounts
| Funded Account Size Used to Qualify | Max Live Contract Limit |
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| $25,000 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $50,000 | 4 minis / 40 micros |
| $100,000 | 6 minis / 60 micros |
| $150,000 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
Certain extremely volatile contracts carry reduced position sizing on live accounts to ensure traders do not exceed the live drawdown.
Consequence of exceeding contract limits: Platforms and data feed providers have guardrails to prevent or block this. Traders who intentionally circumvent these limits may have their day’s profits wiped.
Trading Hours
LucidPro, LucidFlex, and LucidDirect accounts (simulated):
- All positions must be closed by 4:45 PM EST, Monday through Friday
- Any open positions will be automatically closed by Lucid Trading at 4:45 PM EST
- Holding a position past 4:45 PM EST does not result in a failed or breached account
- Trading resumes at 6:00 PM EST, Sunday through Thursday
- On market holidays with altered closing times, all positions must be closed before the market closes, regardless of the usual 4:45 PM cutoff
- Weekend positions are not permitted on simulated accounts
LucidLive accounts (live):
- Swing trading is allowed
- Traders may hold positions past 4:45 PM EST and through the overnight maintenance window, provided they meet overnight margin maintenance requirements
- An auto-liquidate option can be enabled to automatically close positions before the maintenance window
News trading: Permitted without restriction across all account types. Traders may enter or exit positions around scheduled or unscheduled news events. Sudden price movements during news events may result in slippage or trigger velocity logic mechanisms. Traders assume full responsibility for outcomes when trading during news events.
Multiple Accounts
Evaluation Accounts:
- Maximum of 10 active evaluation accounts per household or family
- The total combined number of evaluation accounts and funded accounts may not exceed 10
- Example: 5 evaluation accounts plus 5 funded accounts equals the 10-account cap
- Traders may keep up to 5 evaluation accounts in reserve while holding 5 funded accounts; evaluation accounts in reserve may still be traded
Simulated Funded Accounts:
- Maximum of 5 active funded accounts per household or family, across all funded plan types combined
- Example: 3 LucidDirect accounts plus 2 LucidPro funded accounts equals the 5-account cap
Live Accounts:
- Maximum of 5 active live (LucidLive) accounts per household or family
- LucidMaxx: up to 5 simultaneous LucidMaxx accounts
- If one household member is trading live, others in the same household may not hold or trade simulated accounts
Trade Copiers / Automated Trading: Trade copiers and automated trading systems are permitted. All automated activity must comply with Lucid Trading rules. Traders are fully responsible for any software errors, malfunctions, or unintended outcomes from automated systems.
Copy trading across accounts for hedging purposes is explicitly prohibited (see Prohibited Conduct).
Prohibited Conduct
Hedging:
Hedging across accounts is strictly prohibited. This includes:
- Hedging across multiple accounts held by the same user
- Hedging between different users’ accounts
- Hedging between different firms or funded platforms
- Going long and short the same contract in separate accounts
- Going long and short different but correlated contracts in separate accounts (e.g. long ES in one account and short NQ in another; equities, metals, and energies are treated as correlated asset groups)
Note: Going long a mini and short the same contract’s micros within the same account is permitted. Going long and short different contracts in the same account is permitted.
Consequences: First offense results in an email notice and the associated accounts being reset to the prior day’s balance. Repeated offenses result in all involved accounts being breached and a permanent restriction from Lucid Trading services. Automated risk systems detect hedging behavior.
Hedging on live accounts is also strictly prohibited by both Lucid Trading and the CME. Violations result in a permanent ban.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT):
HFT is strictly prohibited. This includes any strategy that submits and executes a high volume of trades within extremely short time frames (seconds or milliseconds) using algorithms designed to exploit minute price inefficiencies.
Consequences: First offense results in a written warning. Repeated offenses result in all HFT-generated profits being removed, account closure, and a permanent restriction from Lucid Trading services. Traders may file an appeal if they believe the flag was incorrect.
Microscalping:
Microscalping is prohibited. A trader is flagged if more than 50% of their profits are generated from trades held for 5 seconds or less.
Enforcement process: Lucid initiates a manual review to verify the behavior. If bad faith activity is confirmed, a written warning is issued. If the flagged behavior continues after a warning, all microscalping profits are forfeited and the trader may be permanently restricted. Traders may request an appeal if they believe the flag was incorrect.
Note: Genuine scalping (short-term entries and exits that reflect realistic execution and market behavior) is permitted as long as it does not constitute microscalping.
Exploitation of Platform or Simulator Mechanics:
Prohibited. Specific examples include taking advantage of system errors or update delays, exploiting discrepancies in simulated prices, and using tactics that do not reflect real-world trading conditions.
Scaling Plan Circumvention:
Attempting to trade above the allowed contract limit (for plans with a scaling plan) is tracked by back-end systems. Repeated circumvention may trigger an account review and can result in profits being wiped for the day.
High-Risk / Reckless Behavior on Live Accounts:
Traders who engage in reckless behavior (e.g. “yolo” trading, including full-porting positions near the live account Max Loss Limit) are not eligible for Escrow release or Live Bonus payments. Persistent reckless behavior may result in extended cooldown periods or a permanent restriction from the program.
Trading on Behalf of Others / VPN / Geographic Restrictions:
A list of restricted countries is published at https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404636-restricted-countries. Traders who are citizens or residents of restricted countries are not eligible to use Lucid Trading services.
Firm Rules (General)
Minimum Trading Days Required:
- LucidPro Evaluation: No minimum trading days. Traders may pass the evaluation in a single trading day.
- LucidFlex Evaluation: No minimum trading days to pass the evaluation phase. However, the 50% consistency rule effectively requires spreading profits across at least 2 days to pass in minimal time.
- LucidDirect: No evaluation phase. No minimum trading days to receive funded account access.
- LucidBlack Evaluation (Legacy): No minimum trading days specified to pass the evaluation.
- LucidBlack Funded (Legacy): No minimum trading days required to qualify for a payout.
- LucidFlex Funded: Traders must have 5 separate profitable days (meeting the minimum daily profit threshold) per payout cycle to be eligible for a payout.
- LucidMaxx Evaluation: Minimum of 5 trading days required to pass.
Approved Instruments / Asset Classes:
Futures only. The following instruments are approved:
Equity index futures: ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, NKD, YM, MYM
Energy futures: CL, MCL, QM, QG, NG
Metals futures: GC, MGC, SI, SIL, PL, HG
FX futures: 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6S, 6N
Agricultural futures: HE, LE, ZS, ZC, ZL, ZM, ZW
No spot forex, equities, crypto, or options are listed as approved instruments.
Inactivity Policy:
- Accounts that have not been traded in 30 calendar days are deemed abandoned and permanently deleted from the platform
- Breached accounts that are not reset within 30 days are automatically deleted
- Traders can manually remove breached accounts through the dashboard at any time before automatic deletion
Corporate / Business Entities: Traders may register and hold accounts under a business name. Business registration requires submitting proof of incorporation, proof of ownership, and government-issued photo ID for each owner holding 25% or more of the business. Payouts to business accounts require business verification and are processed through WorkMarket or Plaid (US-based businesses).
Reset Policy:
- LucidPro and LucidDirect accounts are purchased via a one-time fee with no monthly rebilling
- Resets are not automatic or free; traders must purchase a reset from the dashboard if they wish to restart a breached or failed evaluation
- A reset returns the account to its original starting conditions (balance and risk parameters)
- There is no activation fee to upgrade from a LucidPro evaluation to a LucidPro funded account
- LucidMaxx: No discounts apply to evaluations or resets. Evaluations and resets are priced the same.
LucidMaxx Invite-Only Status: LucidMaxx can only be purchased by traders who have been invited by the Lucid risk team based on demonstrated performance. Traders cannot request LucidMaxx status. LucidMaxx accounts are not available to the general public.
Additional Rules
Scaling Into Positions (DCA): Permitted. Lucid does not impose limits on entry methods. However, martingaling (continuously adding to losing positions in hopes of recovery) is strongly discouraged.
Flipping: Permitted. Flipping refers to taking a quick in-and-out trade for the purpose of meeting minimum trading day requirements. Lucid does not restrict this practice.
Business Registration Payout Channels:
- WorkMarket (ADP): Available to both US and international businesses. Requires KYC completion through WorkMarket directly before funds can be sent.
- Plaid: Available to US-based businesses. Requires business verification documents submitted to compliance@lucidtrading.com.
Live Account Cooldown (post-breach):
- Standard cooldown after blowing a live account: 2 weeks
- Cooldown begins only after the final live account is closed (not triggered while other live accounts are still active)
- Traders who repeatedly blow live accounts due to reckless behavior may face longer cooldowns at the discretion of the risk team
Household Trading Restriction (Live): If one household member is trading live, no other household member may hold or trade simulated accounts.
Restricted Countries: A list of restricted countries is maintained at https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404636-restricted-countries. Citizens or residents of listed countries are not eligible to use Lucid Trading services.
Activation Fee
No activation fee applies to any plan. Lucid Trading explicitly states there is no activation fee to upgrade from a LucidPro evaluation to a LucidPro funded account. LucidFlex and LucidBlack also carry no activation fees based. LucidDirect has no evaluation phase and therefore no upgrade step requiring a fee.
Commissions
All information about the commission structure can be found here: https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11508978-approved-products-and-commissions
Payout Policy
Profit Split: 90% to the trader, 10% to Lucid Trading across all funded account plans (LucidPro, LucidDirect, LucidFlex, LucidBlack, LucidMaxx). Accounts purchased or reset before 11/28/2025 at 3:00 PM EST under LucidPro were eligible for 100% on the first $10,000 of profits.
Payout Processing: No fixed payout window. Traders may submit a payout request any day after meeting all eligibility criteria. Once approved, funds are deducted from the account within a few minutes, and disbursement to the trader’s payment method occurs within 2 business days. Payout requests are final once submitted and cannot be edited or canceled.
Minimum Payout Request: $500 across all plans.
LucidPro Funded Payout Caps:
| Account Size | Payout 1 Maximum | Payout 2+ Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
LucidPro Minimum Profit Goal per payout cycle:
| Account Size | Minimum Profit Goal |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $750 |
| $150,000 | $1,000 |
LucidPro Buffer Balance: Payout requests require the account balance to exceed the buffer balance (Initial Max Loss Limit + $100). Traders cannot withdraw from the buffer balance.
| Account Size | Buffer Balance |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $26,100 |
| $50,000 | $52,100 |
| $100,000 | $103,100 |
| $150,000 | $154,600 |
LucidPro Consistency at Payout Stage: 40% (largest single-day profit must not exceed 40% of total payout cycle profit). Resets after each approved payout.
LucidDirect Funded Payout Caps:
| Account Size | Payouts 1-3 Maximum | Payouts 4-5 Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
LucidDirect Payout Profit Goal:
| Account Size | Profit Goal 1 | Profit Goal 2+ |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,500 | $1,250 |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $6,000 | $3,500 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 | $4,500 |
LucidDirect Consistency at Payout Stage: 20% (largest single-day profit must not exceed 20% of total payout cycle profit). Resets after each approved payout. No buffer balance requirement is specified for LucidDirect.
LucidFlex Funded Payout Caps:
Maximum payout request is 50% of profits, up to the dollar cap below. Caps do not scale with additional payouts (fixed across all payout cycles). Traders may take up to 5 payouts per LucidFlex funded account before being moved live.
| Account Size | Payout Maximum |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | 50% of profit, up to $1,000 |
| $50,000 | 50% of profit, up to $2,000 |
| $100,000 | 50% of profit, up to $2,500 |
| $150,000 | 50% of profit, up to $3,000 |
No buffer balance is required on LucidFlex funded accounts.
LucidFlex Payout Eligibility: Two requirements must be met per cycle: (1) 5 profitable trading days meeting the minimum daily profit threshold, and (2) positive net profit for the payout cycle.
Minimum daily profit thresholds for LucidFlex:
| Account Size | Minimum Daily Profit |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $100 |
| $50,000 | $150 |
| $100,000 | $200 |
| $150,000 | $250 |
No consistency percentage applies to LucidFlex funded payout eligibility.
LucidBlack Funded Payout Structure (Legacy):
Standard payout caps:
| Account Size | Standard Payout Maximum |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $750 |
| $50,000 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 |
Bonus payout caps (optional, available on Payouts 2-4 only):
| Account Size | Bonus Payout Maximum |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $750 |
| $50,000 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 |
LucidBlack Payout Profit Goal:
| Account Size | Standard Profit Goal | Bonus Profit Goal |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $4,500 | $7,000 |
LucidBlack Consistency at Payout Stage: 40%. No buffer balance required on LucidBlack funded accounts.
LucidMaxx Live Payout Structure:
- Uncapped daily payouts
- No payout windows
- Daily payout requests permitted
- No profit minimums once live
- 90/10 profit split
Payout Methods:
- Plaid: Instant bank transfers for US-based traders. Connected through the dashboard under Payouts > Add Bank Account.
- WorkMarket by ADP: Available for US and international traders. Withdrawal via bank transfer or PayPal. Funds can typically arrive as early as the next business day.
- Crypto: Available for international traders. Supported currencies: BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC.
Geographic Restrictions on Payouts: Plaid is restricted to US-based traders. WorkMarket and crypto options are available internationally. Business payout options require verified business documentation.
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