Phidias Prop Firm
Lucid TradingPhidias Prop Firm vs Lucid Trading: Which Funded Account Fits You?
See how Phidias Prop Firm and Lucid Trading's published rules compare, side by side.
TL;DR
At $25K, Phidias Prop Firm costs $112 to start (Express to Live) vs Lucid Trading's $79 (LucidFlex) — Lucid Trading is cheaper by $33. Phidias Prop Firm offers a 80% max profit split and pays out in as little as 1 day(s) (daily); Lucid Trading offers 90% and pays out in 5 day(s) (weekly). Phidias Prop Firm's consistency rule: None on Express to Live, ever — at any stage. Lucid Trading's: 50% during the LucidFlex evaluation; 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 | Phidias Prop FirmFeaturing Express to Live | Lucid TradingFeaturing LucidFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29Code NOMAD: 80% off+ $83 activationLower CostTied | $79Code NOMAD: 30% offNo ActivationLower CostTied |
| Profit Split | 80%Higher SplitTied80% flat once funded | 90%Higher SplitTied90% for traders, flat across account sizes |
| Drawdown Type | StaticStatic drawdown — a fixed dollar amount that never trails | EODEnd-of-day (EOD) trailing |
| Consistency Rule | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTiedNone on Express to Live, ever — at any stage | Once FundedNoneLooser RuleTied50% during the LucidFlex evaluation; no consistency rule at all once funded |
| Payout Speed | DailyFaster PayoutTied90% of payouts processed under 30 minutes, always within 24 hours — first payout converts you straight to LIVE, in as little as 1 day | WeeklyFaster PayoutTiedPayouts every 5 days once funded, free account activation |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Lucid Trading if...
- you want the lowest possible cost to get started
- Both offer a daily payout option.
- Neither enforces a consistency rule once you're funded.
- Both let you choose your drawdown style instead of locking you into one.
Quick Take
Phidias Prop Firm
- Express to Live has no consistency rule at all, at any stage — a genuine rarity in this space
- Zero minimum trading days on Express to Live, both evaluation and funded
- Fundamental and Premium only start at $50K — no $25K entry on those tracks
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 Phidias Prop Firm or Lucid Trading have the lower entry cost?
At $25K, Phidias Prop Firm's total cost to start is $112 (Express to Live) and Lucid Trading's is $79 (LucidFlex). Lucid Trading is cheaper by $33 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 Phidias Prop Firm or Lucid Trading have the higher profit split?
Phidias Prop Firm's maximum profit split is 80%. Lucid Trading's is 90%. Lucid Trading offers the higher split. See the table above for how each firm structures the split.
Does Phidias Prop Firm or Lucid Trading pay out faster?
Phidias Prop Firm lists a minimum of 1 day(s) to your first payout, paid daily. Lucid Trading lists 5 day(s), paid weekly. Phidias Prop Firm pays out faster.
Does Phidias Prop Firm or Lucid Trading have a stricter consistency rule?
Phidias Prop Firm's consistency rule: None on Express to Live, ever — at any stage. Lucid Trading's: 50% during the LucidFlex evaluation; 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. The two are tied.
Does Nomad Futures Trader recommend Phidias Prop Firm 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.