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Apex Trader Funding

2.7 A+
United States Futures
VS

Lucid Trading

United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

Apex Trader Funding 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Lucid Trading 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.4
Profit Split Both 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Challenge Variety 8 vs 4 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 5 platforms

Best For:

Trust & reputation Lucid Trading
Fast payouts Lucid Trading

Visual Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Lucid Trading

Head-to-Head Comparison

Apex Trader Funding Metric Lucid Trading
2.7/10 PFM Score
4.4/5 (18,690) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (3,645)
A+ Safety Grade
100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Profit Split 100% first $10K, then 90/10
None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) Daily Drawdown EOD trailing on $25K (no DLL); DLL applies on $50K ($1,200), $100K ($1,800), $150K ($2,700)
2 Per month Payout Frequency Daily
$118 Starting Price $
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2025
8 options Challenge Options 4 options

Apex Trader Funding vs Lucid Trading: Detailed Analysis

Apex Trader Funding and Lucid Trading are both Futures firms. Apex Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Lucid Trading was founded in 2025.

Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% profit split, while Lucid Trading offers 100% first $10K, then 90/10. Apex Trader Funding pays out 2 Per month, and Lucid Trading pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Apex Trader Funding has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 18,690 reviews, while Lucid Trading has 4.7/5 with 3,645 reviews.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Apex Trader Funding
Pros
20 Accounts available
Cons
No clear path to Live Funding, hard payout rules
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

Apex Trader Funding
90% OFF 90% off evaluation — limited time
Lucid Trading

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading?

Apex Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Safety Grade, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading?

Lucid Trading has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. Apex Trader Funding has 18,690 reviews while Lucid Trading has 3,645.

Which offers a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or Lucid Trading?

Apex Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Apex Trader Funding offers 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% while Lucid Trading offers 100% first $10K, then 90/10.

How fast do Apex Trader Funding and Lucid Trading pay out?

Apex Trader Funding has 2 Per month payouts while Lucid Trading offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.