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TradeDay

8.2 A
United States Futures
VS

Lucid Trading

7.8 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Split 95% vs 90%

Verdict: Who Wins?

TradeDay 6 wins Decisive Win
6 2
Lucid Trading 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.2 vs 7.8 Clear
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.6 Narrow
Starting Price $87 vs $90 Narrow
Profit Split 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit vs 90% Clear
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 75.7/100 vs 65.4/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 9 vs 4 options Clear
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders TradeDay
Maximum profit potential TradeDay
Trust & reputation TradeDay
Fast payouts TradeDay

Visual Comparison

TradeDay Lucid Trading

Head-to-Head Comparison

TradeDay Metric Lucid Trading
8.2/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.6/5 (1,350) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (3,788)
A Safety Grade B+
75.7 B+ Trust Score 65.4 B
80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit Profit Split 90%
Daily Drawdown None (LucidPro $25K), EOD on larger sizes
Daily Payout Frequency On-demand
$87 Starting Price $90
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Rithmic
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2020 Established
9 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 TradeDay Lucid Trading Savings
$50K $87 $120 Save $33
$100K $140 $180 Save $40
$150K $210 $245 Save $35

TradeDay vs Lucid Trading: Detailed Analysis

TradeDay and Lucid Trading are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, TradeDay is more affordable with challenges starting at $87, which is $3 less than Lucid Trading's starting price of $90. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options, while Lucid Trading offers 4.

TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit profit split, while Lucid Trading offers 90%. TradeDay pays out Daily, and Lucid Trading pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, TradeDay has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,350 reviews, while Lucid Trading has 4.7/5 with 3,788 reviews. Safety grades: TradeDay A, Lucid Trading B+.

Overall, TradeDay edges ahead winning 6 out of 8 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

TradeDay
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

TradeDay
30% OFF 30% off + no activation fee on all evaluations
Lucid Trading

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, TradeDay or Lucid Trading?

TradeDay scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 8 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Lucid Trading?

TradeDay has the lower starting price at $87. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options starting from $87, while Lucid Trading offers 4 options starting from $90.

Which has better reviews, TradeDay or Lucid Trading?

Lucid Trading has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. TradeDay has 1,350 reviews while Lucid Trading has 3,788.

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

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. TradeDay offers 80% initially, up to 95% after $50K cumulative profit while Lucid Trading offers 90%.

How fast do TradeDay and Lucid Trading pay out?

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