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Alpha Futures

7.9 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

Lucid Trading

7.8 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Split 90% vs 100%

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 3 wins
3 2
Lucid Trading 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.8
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.7
Profit Split 100% first $10K, then 90/10 vs 70% to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Maximum profit potential Lucid Trading
Trust & reputation Alpha Futures
Fast payouts Lucid Trading

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures Lucid Trading

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric Lucid Trading
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.9/5 (3,613) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (3,645)
A Safety Grade B+
70% to 90% Profit Split 100% first $10K, then 90/10
4% trailing from EOD balance (MLL) Daily Drawdown EOD trailing on $25K (no DLL); DLL applies on $50K ($1,200), $100K ($1,800), $150K ($2,700)
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency Daily
$63.20 Starting Price $
Proprietary Technology White-Label
AlphaTicks Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established Jan 2025
3 options Challenge Options 4 options

Alpha Futures vs Lucid Trading: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and Lucid Trading are both Futures firms. Alpha Futures has been in business longer, established in 2024, while Lucid Trading was founded in 2025.

Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% profit split, while Lucid Trading offers 100% first $10K, then 90/10. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and Lucid Trading pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,613 reviews, while Lucid Trading has 4.7/5 with 3,645 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, Lucid Trading B+.

This is a close matchup with Alpha Futures winning 3 and Lucid Trading winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Futures
Pros
AlphaTicks platform with TradingView charts, 4.9 TrustPilot (3,465 reviews), spinoff of Alpha Capital Group, 90% profit split on Advanced/Zero plans, weekly payouts, up to 5 qualified accounts on Zero (3 on Standard/Advanced)
Cons
Standard plan starts at only 70% split, $15K max per payout, consistency rule 50%/40%, news restricted on funded accounts
Lucid Trading
Pros
Real-time activations (5-30 min), no activation fees, one-time fee no monthly subscription, EOD drawdowns, 10:1 micro scaling, 90/10 profit split (100% first $10K), no payout windows, transition to LucidLive real-capital account, daily withdrawals on LucidLive, large active Discord community (58K members)
Cons
New firm (founded 2025), reset fees required after failed evals, max 5 funded accounts per household

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
Lucid Trading

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or Lucid Trading?

Both firms are competitive. Alpha Futures wins in 3 categories while Lucid Trading wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or Lucid Trading?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,613 reviews while Lucid Trading has 3,645.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Futures or Lucid Trading?

Lucid Trading offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% while Lucid Trading offers 100% first $10K, then 90/10.

How fast do Alpha Futures and Lucid Trading pay out?

Alpha Futures has Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) payouts while Lucid Trading offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.