Apex Trader Funding vs Lucid Trading: rules, prices & payouts compared
First listed challenge per firm shown; see firm pages for every plan. Checked 2026-10-18.
Pick Apex Trader Funding if you want a higher advertised split.
Pick Lucid Trading if you want faster payouts, more published detail.
Score
Apex Trader Funding #6 · score 90/100
Lucid Trading #2 · score 97/100
Account sizes
Apex Trader Funding 25K and up (6 tiers on legacy promo)
Lucid Trading $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Price
Apex Trader Funding Unknown
Lucid Trading $123 ($90.60 w/ coupon) for 25K … $307 ($225.40) for 100K
Profit target
Apex Trader Funding Unknown
Lucid Trading $1,250 / $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
Daily loss limit
Apex Trader Funding Unknown
Lucid Trading Optional (on/off)
Max drawdown
Apex Trader Funding Unknown
Lucid Trading $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500
Drawdown type
Apex Trader Funding EOD or intraday trailing (your choice)
Lucid Trading EOD
Min trading days
Apex Trader Funding 1
Lucid Trading 1
Consistency rule
Apex Trader Funding None in evaluation; 50% in PA
Lucid Trading Yes (payout stage)
Profit split
Apex Trader Funding 100% of requested rewards in sim funded
Lucid Trading 90%
Payout frequency
Apex Trader Funding Every 5 trading days
Lucid Trading Each cycle after minimum profit goal ($250–$500+ by size)
Payout minimum
Apex Trader Funding Unknown
Lucid Trading $500
FAQ
Is Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading better?
On our formula: Apex Trader Funding #6 · score 90/100; Lucid Trading #2 · score 97/100. The right pick depends on your style: drawdown type and consistency rules matter more than headline split.
Which has faster payouts, Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading?
Apex Trader Funding: Every 5 trading days. Lucid Trading: Each cycle after minimum profit goal ($250–$500+ by size).
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