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Overall rating 93 out of 100, grade A. SmartPropFirm 9.5 out of 10, from 1761 verified reviews. Trustpilot 4.5 out of 5
Smart Points
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Purchase Protection
CEO / FounderAJ Campanella
CountryUnited States
Founded2025
Age1 year
Profit split
Traders keep 90%Split 90/10 • Firm keeps 10%
Partner offer
40% OFFUse code SMART • 40% OFF LucidDaily | 30% OFF all other plans
News trading
Allowed across all phases
Max funded
5 accounts
Account types
Evaluation, Funded

Trader reviews of Lucid Trading

Read 1,761 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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A9.5/10
Based on 1,761 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
1664
4
83
3
13
2
1
1
0
Category Averages
Customer Care
9.2/10A
Trading Rules
9.5/10A
User Experience
9.6/10A
Payout Process
9.5/10A
100% of 1,761 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,0001,814
$25,000690
$150,000134
$100,00048
Account Types
LucidFlex Eval1,601
LucidPro Eval547
LucidFlex216
LucidDirect129
LucidPro85
LucidFlex (DLL On)33
LucidPro (DLL On)17
LucidDaily (End of Day, DLL On)16
LucidDaily EOD12
LucidDaily (End of Day)9
LucidDaily (Intraday)8
LucidDaily (Intraday, DLL On)7
LucidDaily Intraday5
LucidPro DLL On1
1311–1320 of 1761 Reviews
What people love
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
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R R
LucidFlex $100,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.8/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Lucid Trading is straightforward and reliable. The rules make sense, the platform runs smoothly, and there’s nothing getting in the way of actually trading. It’s simple, practical, and does exactly what you need it to do.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 2.9 out of 5
T
Tim Glen
LucidFlex $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallNot Advised
F5.8/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Lucid is definitely top tier when it comes to props. Dashboard, rules, customer service, pricing, plan selection........all top of the line in the industry in my opinion. Very clear, clean, and easy all around.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

6000

Payout Evidence
Trading
D
6.0/10
Support
F
3.0/10
UX
F
4.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Poor Support

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts, Confusing or Hidden Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
V
Vinayak Pandey
LucidFlex $25,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

What They Get Right: 1.The pricing is legitimately hard to argue with. No activation fee, no monthly subscription — just a one-time payment. The 25K Flex account has run as low as $75 during discount windows, which are pretty frequent. For newer traders especially, that removes a lot of the financial pressure that kills momentum early. 2. The LucidFlex 25K also has one of the best profit target-to-drawdown ratios in the space right now. You're not being asked to hit a massive target on a razor-thin buffer. That matters a lot when you're starting out. 3. The no Daily Loss Limit on Flex accounts is probably my favourite thing about this firm. Most places will blow your account on a volatile session even if your trade was directionally correct. Lucid only updates your drawdown floor at end of day. So you can hold through intraday chaos, let the market settle, and still be in the game. That's a rule made by someone who actually trades. 4. Payouts are shockingly fast — under 15 minutes on average. Traders have reported 30+ withdrawals with zero holds or rejections. In a space where "under review" can mean two weeks of silence, that's not a small thing. 5. Platform support is solid too — Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and Quantower. Algo traders can even connect via Python or Java through the Rithmic feed. Most firms at this price don't bother with that. And genuinely — the onboarding experience is one of the friendliest I've seen. Clean dashboard, live drawdown tracking, sub-5-minute support response times, and a founder who's actually active on Discord. Beginners won't feel thrown into the deep end. Where It Falls Short: 1. The firm is young — roughly 14 months old. Great track record so far, but we haven't seen how they hold up under real market stress or at much larger scale. 2. The rules have changed multiple times already. LucidBlack launched and was discontinued within a year. If you're building a strategy around specific conditions, that's a real risk.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Strong Reputation, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.2 out of 5
P
Patrick Profanter
LucidFlex $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallGreat
B8.3/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

great firm, with great rules and support. i am very exited to stay with this prop firm and i can recommend

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
D
6.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Great Support

Fair & Transparent Rules

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
C
Candy Koo
LucidPro $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

been using lucidtrading for a while now and overall the experience has been solid executions are fast payouts are smooth and the dashboard is easy to understand support team replies pretty quick whenever i had questions rules are straightforward compared to other firms and i like that they give enough room to trade properly definitely one of the better prop firms ive used so far

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Account Scaling

Concerns

High Requirements

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.5 out of 5
D
Danil
LucidPro $25,000LucidFlex $25,000
FundedVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.0/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Overall, Lucid has been a great experience. If I were to build a prop firm from scratch, it would look exactly like this. Honestly, it’s the closest thing to the "golden era" TopStep that we've seen in a long time. The cost-to-quality ratio here is insane—almost to the point where it sounds too good to be true. I haven't experienced any bugs or platform outages, and payouts work like magic. It was actually the first time in my prop firm history where a payout was approved in literally minutes. My only major gripe is their customer support. Their Terms of Service allow hedging within a single account, so I assumed the same rule applied if I copy-traded across all five of my accounts. Instead, I ended the day with an email stating I had violated the hedging rule, and all my profits for the day were wiped out. When I reached out to support to clarify that I didn't actually hedge, the responses were incredibly blunt and rude—basically just a rigid "You hedged, full stop." I tried providing mathematical proof and emailed them multiple times, but I just felt completely disrespected. Other than that hiccup, Lucid is still great. I continue to use them and would recommend them to traders of any skill level.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

1500

Payout Evidence
Trading
D
6.0/10
Support
F
2.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Poor Support

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.5 out of 5
D
Dawson Winston
LucidFlex $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.0/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Solid firm wish the payout cap was higher but overall its still a solid firm with industry standard rules

Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
C
Christian Peoples
LucidPro $50,000LucidPro $25,000
FundedVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Lucid Trading has quickly become one of the better futures prop firms in the industry because it focuses on what traders actually care about: fair rules, fast payouts, solid support, and a clean trading experience. After looking into the company and reading feedback from thousands of traders, it’s easy to see why so many people are choosing Lucid over older prop firms. The platform currently holds strong ratings across multiple review sites, with many traders highlighting payout speed, transparent rules, and account flexibility as major advantages. ([Trustpilot][1]) One of the biggest reasons Lucid Trading stands out is its payout system. Many traders report receiving payouts extremely fast compared to competitors, sometimes within minutes after approval. In an industry where delayed payments are one of the biggest concerns, Lucid has built a reputation for reliability and consistency. That level of trust is important because traders want confidence that their hard work will actually be rewarded. ([Proptradingvibes][2]) Another strong point is the simplicity of the rules. A lot of prop firms make challenges overly complicated with confusing restrictions and hidden conditions. Lucid Trading keeps things straightforward, which helps traders focus on execution instead of constantly worrying about technical violations. Their end-of-day drawdown model is also considered trader-friendly because it gives traders more flexibility during market fluctuations. ([Prop Firm Plus][3]) The trading platforms and overall technology are also impressive. Lucid supports popular futures trading platforms and provides stable execution, which is essential for active traders and scalpers. Many reviews mention that the dashboard is modern, easy to navigate, and much cleaner than older funded trading firms. The user experience feels professional without being overly complicated. ([TradingPilot][4]) What also makes Lucid Trading attractive is the community around it.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

3000

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Account Scaling, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
C
Cooper Bartle
LucidFlex $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Probably the best firm in the game right now! Everything is clean and crisp. Super straightforward and easy to navigate. I do wish for the EOD drawdown it was Static instead of Intraday

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
D
David Young
LucidFlex $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for lucid-trading

Review

Love the straight forward reviews, and quick payouts. Their onboarding to live takes a little of time and could be streamlined and have more visibility, but otherwise, top tier firm! Excited to be going live with them

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

10000

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Profit Target / Drawdown
$1,250 / $1,000
Drawdown Type
EOD
Daily Loss Limit
N/A
Max Contract Size
2
News Trading
Allowed
Minimum Days to Pass
1 days
Minimum Days for Payout
3 days

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