Apex Trader Funding
Lucid TradingApex Trader Funding vs Lucid Trading: Which Funded Account Fits You?
See how Apex Trader Funding and Lucid Trading's published rules compare, side by side.
TL;DR
At $25K, Apex Trader Funding costs $226 to start (Intraday Trail) vs Lucid Trading's $89 (LucidFlex) — Lucid Trading is cheaper by $137. Apex Trader Funding offers a 100% max profit split and pays out in as little as 5 day(s) (weekly); Lucid Trading offers 90% and pays out in 5 day(s) (daily). Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout. Lucid Trading's: 50% during the LucidFlex evaluation (with a documented grace-margin cushion); no consistency rule at all once funded. Neither firm is rated here — this page reports each firm's own published terms side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Apex Trader FundingFeaturing Intraday Trail | Lucid TradingFeaturing LucidFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $167+ $59 activationLower CostTied | $89Code NOMAD: 30% offNo ActivationLower CostTied |
| Profit Split | 100%Higher SplitTied100% payout split, flat — not capped at $25K cumulative like the old model. Instead, each account is capped at a maximum of 6 lifetime payouts with escalating per-payout dollar limits by size (e.g. $25K: $1,000 x 6; $150K: $2,500 rising to $5,000 across 6 payouts) — the account closes after payout #6 | 90%Higher SplitTied90% for traders, flat across account sizes |
| Drawdown Type | Intraday TrailingReal-time (intraday) trailing drawdown — a separate purchasable track from EOD Trail | EODEnd-of-day (EOD) trailing |
| Consistency Rule | Once Funded50%Looser RuleTiedNo consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTied50% during the LucidFlex evaluation (with a documented grace-margin cushion); no consistency rule at all once funded |
| Payout Speed | WeeklyFaster PayoutTiedFirst payout eligible after 5 QUALIFYING trading days once funded (PA stage) — each must clear a minimum daily profit floor scaling by size ($100-$300); up to weekly payouts (not biweekly); $500 minimum withdrawal; a Safety Net (drawdown limit + $100) must be held for the account's lifetime, only profit above it is payable | DailyFaster PayoutTiedNo fixed payout window — request any day once eligibility criteria are met, rather than waiting on a recurring cycle; funds disbursed within ~2 business days of approval. (5 days shown below is the pricing widget's eligibility-floor label, not a mandated cadence.) |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Lucid Trading if...
- you want the lowest possible cost to get started
- getting paid quickly matters most — it offers a daily payout option
- you don't want a consistency rule limiting how much profit a single day can count for once you're funded
- Both let you choose your drawdown style instead of locking you into one.
Quick Take
Apex Trader Funding
- 100% payout split, flat — no cumulative cap that reduces your split over time (changed from the old $25K-cumulative-then-split model in a full 2026 platform relaunch)
- No consistency rule during the evaluation itself, on either track
- Each account is capped at 6 lifetime payouts before it closes — the 100% split isn't unlimited, it's bounded by escalating per-payout dollar caps instead of a percentage cap
Lucid Trading
- Four separate paths to funding — LucidPro, LucidFlex, LucidDaily, and LucidDirect — each with its own price and rules
- Free account activation fee on every track — no separate charge once you pass
- 40% consistency rule applies on LucidPro funded accounts (LucidDirect is looser at 20%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading have the lower entry cost?
At $25K, Apex Trader Funding's total cost to start is $226 (Intraday Trail) and Lucid Trading's is $89 (LucidFlex). Lucid Trading is cheaper by $137 at this size. Cost varies by account size for both firms — use the account size selector above to compare at the size you'd actually trade.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading have the higher profit split?
Apex Trader Funding's maximum profit split is 100%. Lucid Trading's is 90%. Apex Trader Funding offers the higher split. See the table above for how each firm structures the split.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading pay out faster?
Apex Trader Funding lists a minimum of 5 day(s) to your first payout, paid weekly. Lucid Trading lists 5 day(s), paid daily. The two are tied.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading have a stricter consistency rule?
Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage) — no single day can be 50%+ of profit since your last payout. Lucid Trading's: 50% during the LucidFlex evaluation (with a documented grace-margin cushion); no consistency rule at all once funded. A stricter (lower) percentage limits how much of your total profit a single day can represent; "None" means no rule at all. Lucid Trading has the looser rule.
Does Nomad Futures Trader recommend Apex Trader Funding over Lucid Trading, or the reverse?
No — this page lays out each firm's actual published rules side by side so you can pick the one that fits how you trade. Neither firm is endorsed over the other.
This page is comparison and education only — we lay out each firm's actual published rules, never a recommendation of one over the other.