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LucidFlex evaluation
Data last verified on PropFirmElite: August 31, 2026.
Exclusive code
Homepage (16 Aug 2026) still advertises code VAULT. LucidPro cards also show extra limited-time coupon savings on top of strikethrough list (example: $25K Pro $123 list → $90.60 → $70.60 with coupon). Confirm the live % at checkout. LucidDaily is on the path picker — not a structured size table here.
Evaluation pricing and key rules by account size. Discounted prices shown only on SKUs that VAULT covers.
| Size | Eval fee | Activation | Monthly | Rules | With VAULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K LucidFlex | $100 | Free | Free | Target $1,250 · DD $1,000 · 2 contracts | $70 |
| $50K LucidFlex | $140 | Free | Free | Target $3,000 · DD $2,000 · 4 contracts | $98 |
| $100K LucidFlex | $225 | Free | Free | Target $6,000 · DD $3,000 · 6 contracts | $157.50 |
Lucid Trading paths in this catalog: LucidFlex evaluation.
| $150K LucidFlex |
| $420 |
| Free |
| Free |
| Target $9,000 · DD $4,500 · 10 contracts |
| $294 |
Editorial summary for comparison only. Always verify rules directly with Lucid Trading.
Methods
All three current plans (LucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDirect) advertise a 90/10 split in the trader's favor on funded sim accounts. LucidPro requires a per-cycle minimum profit goal, ≤40% consistency, and profits above a buffer (initial MLL + $100); payout caps scale by size and cycle. LucidFlex requires 5 profitable trading days at the required daily minimum ($100/$150/$200/$250 on 25K–150K) plus any positive net profit for the cycle, no buffer, $500 minimum request, per-request max of 50% of profit up to size caps ($1K–$3K), and up to 5 payouts per Flex account before live transition. LucidDirect requires a higher per-cycle profit goal and ≤20% consistency. Overnight holding is not permitted on sim accounts; hedging, high-frequency trading, and microscalping (over 50% of profit from trades held 5 seconds or less) are prohibited. News trading and automated strategies / trade copiers are permitted with trader responsibility for outcomes.
Expected value of one evaluation attempt under your assumptions. Not a prediction, not a promise, and not firm-reported statistics.
EV per eval
−$30.00
EV per eval = (your pass rate × your payout chance × your average payout) − eval cost
Break-even pass rate: 17.5% — the pass rate that makes EV $0 with your other assumptions.
Open this calculator with Lucid Trading $25K LucidFlex
Lucid Trading is a futures-only prop firm with four homepage paths to simulated funded capital: LucidPro and LucidFlex one-step evaluations, LucidDaily (advertised Aug 2026; not structured in this size table), and LucidDirect instant funding without an evaluation stage. Successful sim-funded traders may progress toward LucidLive, a live brokerage path.
Funded payouts on Pro/Flex/Direct are widely advertised at a 90/10 trader/firm split. Listed account sizes cover the LucidFlex lines: $25K ($100, $1,250 target / $1,000 drawdown, 2 contracts), $50K ($140, $3,000 / $2,000, 4 contracts), $100K ($225, $6,000 / $3,000, 6 contracts), $150K ($420, $9,000 / $4,500, 10 contracts), with two minimum trading days and 50% evaluation-only consistency, no activation fee on funded upgrade in catalog language, and one-time account fees rather than monthly subscriptions.
LucidPro and LucidDirect use different profit goals, consistency, and buffer rules (e.g. Pro often discussed with profit goal + ≤40% consistency + buffer; Direct with profit goal + ≤20% consistency) — buy the SKU, not the brand thumbnail.
Drawdown is commonly end-of-day trailing (MLL). Platforms are a major strength: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower, Tradesea, Bookmap, Jigsaw, ATAS, R Trader Pro, MultiCharts, MotiveWave with CQG or Rithmic by platform.
Account caps often discussed: up to about 10 active evaluations and 5 funded per household with combined limits — verify current household rules. Payout methods may include Plaid, WorkMarket/ADP rails, and crypto options depending on region.
Flat by ~4:45 PM ET; weekend holding off. Public promo language has included codes such as VAULT with embedded catalog discounts varying by product family — confirm live checkout.
Multi-platform futures traders who want Flex simplicity, Pro structure, or Direct instant entry, plus a live path narrative.
Traders who need overnight holds, anyone who will not re-verify PENDING fields, or shoppers who conflate Flex rules with Direct. Compare Flex vs MyFundedFutures plans, Direct vs Tradeify Lightning, Pro buffer culture vs Take Profit Trader PRO.
Write Pro vs Flex vs Direct, copy the exact consistency and buffer sentences from Lucid help, then paper under EOD trail before purchase. Until PropFirmElite marks Lucid fully VERIFIED, treat every buffer and consistency number as a prompt to open Lucid’s help center in another tab. Direct vs Flex vs Pro failures are almost always SKU confusion, not 'the firm is impossible.'
Based on the structured rules and product flags we track, Lucid Trading tends to fit traders who want instant funding options; traders who prefer a one-step evaluation path; futures-focused traders. Compare profit targets, max loss, and payout frequency against your strategy before paying an evaluation fee.
Browse all prop firms or read our prop firm guides for drawdown math, payout comparisons, and beginner picks.
Not sure this firm fits how you trade?
Answer a few questionsCQG (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView) or Rithmic (Sierra Chart, Quantower, Tradesea, Bookmap, Jigsaw, ATAS, R|Trader Pro, MultiCharts, MotiveWave) depending on selected platform
Channels
PENDING verification: Phidias 2.0 rebuilt the futures lineup into Express to Live (static, first payout→LIVE), Fundamental (EOD 80/20), and Premium (overnight holds, split to 100%). Official rules-page numbers only.
LucidDaily is Lucid Trading's fourth public path: customizable eval drawdown and optional DLL, then an intraday-funded account with daily payouts, a buffer, and no funded consistency. Official Help Center numbers versus Flex, Pro, and Direct.
A roster-only roundup of futures firms on PropFirmElite that sell a true skip-evaluation path: Tradeify Lightning, LucidDirect, Elite Trader Funding DTF, Blue Guardian Direct, and Top One Instant/Ignite. Phidias Express-to-Live is still an evaluation. Cost vs eval, who should skip, who should not.
LucidFlex/Pro/Direct vs MFFU Flex/Rapid/Pro: splits, activation, EOD vs plan drawdowns, platforms, and which payout lifestyle fits you.
Use code VAULT where 30% off applies. Confirm at checkout.
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