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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Lucid Trading

7.8 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $59 vs $90

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 1
Lucid Trading 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.8 Narrow
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7 Narrow
Starting Price $59 vs $90 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 90% to the trader Tie
Safety Grade Both B+ Tie
Trust Score 65.4/100 vs 57.6/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 17 vs 4 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Trust & reputation Lucid Trading
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

BluSky Lucid Trading

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric Lucid Trading
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (3,788)
B+ Safety Grade B+
57.6 C Trust Score 65.4 B
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split 90%
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown None (LucidPro $25K), EOD on larger sizes
Daily Payout Frequency On-demand
$59 Starting Price $90
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Rithmic
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
- Established -
17 options Challenge Options 4 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size BluSky Lucid Trading Savings
$25K $105 $90 Save $15
$50K $59 $120 Save $61
$100K $69 $180 Save $111
$150K $119 $245 Save $126

BluSky vs Lucid Trading: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and Lucid Trading are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $31 less than Lucid Trading's starting price of $90. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while Lucid Trading offers 4.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while Lucid Trading offers 90%. BluSky pays out Daily, and Lucid Trading pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while Lucid Trading has 4.7/5 with 3,788 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, Lucid Trading B+.

Overall, BluSky 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

BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
Lucid Trading
Pros
Fast payouts (avg 15 min), EOD drawdown, no hard breach rules, 250,000+ traders, $150M+ paid out, promo code VAULT
Cons
LucidFlex and LucidDirect pricing not publicly accessible (JS-rendered)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
Lucid Trading

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or Lucid Trading?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or Lucid Trading?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while Lucid Trading offers 4 options starting from $90.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or Lucid Trading?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while Lucid Trading has 3,788.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or Lucid Trading?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while Lucid Trading offers 90%.

How fast do BluSky and Lucid Trading pay out?

BluSky has Daily payouts while Lucid Trading offers On-demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.