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Rules compiled June 27, 2026, being re-verified. Always confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.
ProjectX is no longer available as of December 2025 for new accounts.
| Size | Regular | Code DGT (-50%) | Profit Target | MLL (EOD) | DLL | Eval Consistency | Funded Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $100 | ~$50 | $1,250 | $1,000 | None | 50% | None |
| $50K | $130–149 | ~$74.50 | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 50% | None |
| $100K | $225 | ~$112.50 | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 50% | None |
| $150K | $345–420 | ~$173 | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 50% | None |
One-time fee, no subscription. Min 2 qualifying days rec. (no hard minimum). First payout: after 5 qualifying profitable days ($100-$250/day min).
| Size | Regular | Code DGT (-50%) | Profit Target | MLL (EOD) | DLL | Eval Consistency | Funded Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $135 | ~$67.50 | $1,500 | $1,000 | None | None | 40% |
| $50K | $185 | ~$92.50 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,200 | None | 40% |
| $100K | $285 | ~$142.50 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,800 | None | 40% |
| $150K | $370 | ~$185 | $9,000 | $4,500 | $2,700 | None | 40% |
Can pass eval in 1 day (no minimum eval days). Min 3 trading days before first payout.
| Size | Regular | Code DGT (-50%) | Profit Target | MLL (EOD) | DLL | Consistency (All Phases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $340 | ~$170 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $600 soft | 20% |
| $50K | $520 | ~$260 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,200 soft | 20% |
| $100K | $700 | ~$350 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,800 soft | 20% |
| $150K | $840 | ~$420 | $9,000 | $5,000 | $2,700 soft | 20% |
20% consistency is the strictest of any Lucid plan. DLL are soft breach levels — trading pauses for the day, account does not fail. 5 trading days before payout.
| Feature | Lucid Trading | Intraday Trailing Firms (e.g., Apex) |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | EOD — updates at close only | Intraday — tracks unrealized P&L |
| Open trade impact on floor | None — open trades don't move floor | Yes — profitable opens raise the floor |
| Giving back intraday gains | No impact on drawdown | Permanently reduces runway |
| Can fail while net positive for day? | No | Yes |
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Payout frequency | Request anytime — no fixed window |
| Minimum withdrawal | $500 |
| Methods | Plaid (US ACH — same-day) · WorkMarket/ADP (next day) · Crypto (BTC/ETH/LTC/USDT/USDC) · Wire (international) |
| Activation fee | None |
| Profit split | 90/10 (updated March 2026 from 80/20) |
| Plan | $25K | $50K | $100K | Max Payouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LucidFlex (per cycle) | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | 6 (live after 5) |
| LucidPro (first payout) | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | Escalates each cycle |
| LucidDirect (cycles 1-3) | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | 6 total |
| LucidMaxx | Uncapped | Uncapped |
After 5 approved sim payouts, account enters live funding review. LucidLive is 90/10, no escrow lock (escrow removed Feb 2026 overhaul).
| Rule | All Plans |
|---|---|
| Daily close deadline | 4:45 PM EST — all positions must be flat |
| Overnight holds | Not allowed (sim funded) — LucidLive allows swing trading |
| News trading | Allowed on all plans — no blackout windows |
| Max sim-funded accounts | 5 simultaneously (up to 10 total including live) |
| Copy trading (trade copiers) | Permitted (TradeSyncer, etc.) |
| Algorithmic/automated trading | Permitted |
| HFT | Prohibited |
| Hedging (cross-account) | Prohibited |
| Inactivity rule | Minimum 1 trade every 30 days — accounts dormant 30+ days may be deleted |
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