Lucid Trading vs Take Profit Trader: rules and payouts side by side
By Alexander Burnett (editor) Last updated Data read by our script
How we got this
How: Every value comes from the US Futures Prop Access Ledger: Lucid Trading's and Take Profit Trader's own pages, read by our script from a US network address on 19 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, with the firm's quote and the page address. How we checkHow we make moneyCorrections
Term by term from each firm's own pages, read 19 October 2026 and 11 November 2026. Facts in each firm's words: we don't rate firms or pick a winner.
Side by side: Lucid Trading and Take Profit Trader
Lucid Trading and Take Profit Trader each state 13 of 16 key terms
3 measures · read 19 Oct 2026 and 11 Nov 2026
Each measure has its own scale from zero. A flat plate means the firm states no figure.
Static viewthe figures are written out beside this chart
| Measure | Lucid Trading | Take Profit Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Profit splitTake Profit Trader states a split, but not one plain figure | 90% | no single figure |
| Pass rateeach firm’s own figure; periods differ, so not ranked | not stated | 36.22% |
| Terms stated our arithmeticof the 16 key terms we compare | 13 | 13 |
Where they differ
The terms traders compare first. only where both firms state one plain figure; tap Source for the firm's own words.
- Cheapest $50K route to funded judged Price plus activation fee, first-time pass; no resets or data fees Neither prices oneLucid Trading:Take Profit Trader:
- Profit splitLucid Trading: 90%90/10 (LucidFlex)
Sourcesupport.lucidtrading.com
All LucidFlex funded account payouts are split 90% to the trader and 10% to Lucid Trading.
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader: PRO 80/20; PRO+ (live) 90/10Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
Profit split None 80/20 90/10
takeprofittrader.com - Payout schedule and minimumLucid Trading: LucidFlex: any day after 5 profitable days…; …Minimum: $500 (LucidFlex)
In fullsupport.lucidtrading.com
LucidFlex: any day after 5 profitable days (min $100-$250/day by size) and positive net profit; max 50% of profit up to $1,000-$3,000; up to 5 payouts then moved live; paid within 2 business days
Traders must earn at least the minimum required profit on 5 separate days during the payout cycle.
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader: from day one of the PRO account, above a buffer; no payout windowMinimum not statedSourcetakeprofittrader.com
You can initiate withdrawals from your PRO account on the first day
takeprofittrader.com - Consistency ruleLucid Trading: LucidFlex evaluation: largest day 40% or less of profit…; no consistency rule once Live
In fullsupport.lucidtrading.com
LucidFlex evaluation: largest day 40% or less of profit (50% with add-on); no consistency rule once Live
In LucidFlex evaluation accounts your Consistency Percentage must be 40% or less to be eligible to upgrade to a LucidFlex funded account. If you added the 50% consistency add-on at checkout, it must be 50% or less.
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader: Test: yes; PRO and PRO+: noneSourcetakeprofittrader.com
Consistency rule Yes None None
takeprofittrader.com - Drawdown Both: end-of-dayLucid Trading: End-of-dayend-of-day trailing (LucidFlex)…
In fullsupport.lucidtrading.com
end-of-day trailing (LucidFlex), locks at start balance + $100
LucidFlex evaluation and funded accounts use an End-of-Day Drawdown (EOD Drawdown) system
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader: End-of-dayIntradayTest: end of day; PRO: intraday; PRO+: end of day; PRO+: end of daySourcetakeprofittrader.com
Drawdown End Of Day Intraday End Of Day
takeprofittrader.com - US traders What the firms say, not a view on legality. SameLucid Trading: Says it serves US traders
In fullsupport.lucidtrading.com
yes (stated: payout method for 'U.S.-based traders'; US not on restricted list)
Plaid Instant bank transfers for U.S.-based traders
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader: Says it serves US tradersIn fulltakeprofittrader.com
yes (stated: payouts 'via Plaid to US bank accounts')
the profits will be paid out either through an automated process via Plaid to US bank accounts or via PayPal or Wise
takeprofittrader.com - Platforms Both: NinjaTrader, Tradovate and RithmicLucid Trading:
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView (CQG); Quantower, R|Trader Pro and others (Rithmic); …In fullsupport.lucidtrading.com
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView (CQG); Quantower, R|Trader Pro and others (Rithmic); Tradesea, Sierra Chart
Lucid Trading platforms include NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, Tradesea, Sierra Chart, and more.
support.lucidtrading.comTake Profit Trader:15+ platforms via CQG (Tradovate/NinjaTrader) and Rithmic…; live PRO+ via TradovateIn fulltakeprofittrader.com
15+ platforms via CQG (Tradovate/NinjaTrader) and Rithmic data feeds; live PRO+ via Tradovate
Connect to any of our 15+ available trading platforms and get started today.
takeprofittrader.com
Lucid Trading states 13 and Take Profit Trader 13 of the 16 terms we compare on their own pages, read 19 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, according to TradingLookup's US Futures Prop Access Ledger (November 2026).
Every term side by side
| Term | Lucid Trading | Take Profit Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Cheapest 50K route to funded judged | Not stated on the pages we read | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Plans priced | Not stated on the pages we read | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Activation fee | none (LucidPro evaluation to funded) Sourcesupport.lucidtrading.com
| PRO account: one-time $130 fee (homepage table) Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Reset fee | paid reset available from dashboard In fullsupport.lucidtrading.compaid reset available from dashboard; amount not stated on page read
| PRO account: up to 3 resets (price not stated on page read) Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Rules | ||
| Drawdown | end-of-day trailing (LucidFlex), locks at start balance + $100 Sourcesupport.lucidtrading.com
| Test: end of day In fulltakeprofittrader.comTest: end of day; PRO: intraday; PRO+: end of day; PRO+: end of day
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| Consistency rule | LucidFlex evaluation: largest day 40% or less of profit (50% with… In fullsupport.lucidtrading.comLucidFlex evaluation: largest day 40% or less of profit (50% with add-on); no consistency rule once Live
| Test: yes In fulltakeprofittrader.comTest: yes; PRO and PRO+: none
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| Payouts | ||
| Profit split | 90/10 (LucidFlex) Sourcesupport.lucidtrading.com
| PRO 80/20 In fulltakeprofittrader.comPRO 80/20; PRO+ (live) 90/10
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| Payout schedule | LucidFlex: any day after 5 profitable days (min $100-$250/day by size)… In fullsupport.lucidtrading.comLucidFlex: any day after 5 profitable days (min $100-$250/day by size) and positive net profit; max 50% of profit up to $1,000-$3,000; up to 5 payouts then moved live; paid within 2 business days
| from day one of the PRO account, above a buffer In fulltakeprofittrader.comfrom day one of the PRO account, above a buffer; no payout window
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| Payout minimum | $500 (LucidFlex) Sourcesupport.lucidtrading.com
| Not stated on the pages we read |
| Payout method | Plaid instant bank transfer (US), WorkMarket by ADP (bank or PayPal In fullsupport.lucidtrading.comPlaid instant bank transfer (US), WorkMarket by ADP (bank or PayPal; US and international), crypto BTC/ETH/LTC/USDT/USDC (international)
| Plaid (US bank accounts), PayPal or Wise Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Pass or payout rates it publishes | marketing headline only: '$700M+ earned by traders' (no pass or payout… In fulllucidtrading.commarketing headline only: '$700M+ earned by traders' (no pass or payout rates)
| 1 Jan-31 Dec 2025: 36.22% of Trading Tests passed Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Access | ||
 US traders | Says it serves US traders In fullsupport.lucidtrading.comyes (stated: payout method for 'U.S.-based traders'; US not on restricted list)
| Says it serves US traders In fulltakeprofittrader.comyes (stated: payouts 'via Plaid to US bank accounts')
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| Platforms | ||
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView (CQG)In fullsupport.lucidtrading.comNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView (CQG); Quantower, R|Trader Pro and others (Rithmic); Tradesea, Sierra Chart
| 15+ platforms via CQG (Tradovate/NinjaTrader) and Rithmic…In fulltakeprofittrader.com15+ platforms via CQG (Tradovate/NinjaTrader) and Rithmic data feeds; live PRO+ via Tradovate
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| Company | ||
| Company | Lucid Trading (no legal form stated) Sourcelucidtrading.com
| TakeProfitTrader LLC Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Where it is registered | Address Dover, DE (state of formation and governing law not stated) Sourcelucidtrading.com
| Address Windermere, FL (state of organisation not stated on page read) Sourcetakeprofittrader.com
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| Regulatory status it states | Not stated on the pages we read | Firm says neither the NFA nor the CFTC requires it to be a member In fulltakeprofittrader.comFirm says neither the NFA nor the CFTC requires it to be a member; says it is not a broker and uses regulated brokers (Tradovate/NinjaTrader)
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Neither firm states: cheapest 50k route to funded, plans priced.
Not stated means not on the pages we read; it does not mean "no". Where both firms state one plain figure, less marks the lower cost or payout minimum, or the higher profit split, and more the other side. Values are each firm's own words (measured) unless tagged judged.
More on each firm
Lucid Trading20 pages read · 13 of 16 terms stated
Other comparisons
Any two of the 50 futures prop firms in the ledger: the prop firm comparison. The pairs traders search for most each have a page:
| Comparison | Cheaper route to funded judged | Bigger profit split |
|---|---|---|
| Topstep vs Apex Trader Funding | Only Topstep prices one | Apex Trader Funding, 100% vs 90% |
| Take Profit Trader vs Topstep | Only Topstep prices one | Only Topstep states one figure |
| Tradeify vs Topstep | Only Topstep prices one | Same, 90% |
| Bulenox vs Apex Trader Funding | Only Bulenox prices one | Only Apex Trader Funding states one figure |
| Take Profit Trader vs Apex Trader Funding | Neither prices one | Only Apex Trader Funding states one figure |
| MyFundedFutures vs Topstep | Topstep, $68 less | Only Topstep states one figure |
| Tradeify vs Take Profit Trader | Neither prices one | Only Tradeify states one figure |
| Lucid Trading vs Topstep | Only Topstep prices one | Same, 90% |
| Alpha Futures vs Topstep | Only Topstep prices one | Same, 90% |
| Apex Trader Funding vs MyFundedFutures | Only MyFundedFutures prices one | Only Apex Trader Funding states one figure |
| Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify | Neither prices one | Apex Trader Funding, 100% vs 90% |
| Lucid Trading vs Tradeify | Neither prices one | Same, 90% |
| MyFundedFutures vs Take Profit Trader | Only MyFundedFutures prices one | No single figure at either |
Where this comes from
- One source
- The US Futures Prop Access Ledger (provisional): 2387 of 2616 quotes matched the saved page text. CSV.
- US access
- Graded as on the ledger: says it serves US traders, US not on its restricted list, or not stated.
- The 50K route
- Price plus activation fee, first-time pass (judged). See cost per payout.
- How much each firm states
- Counted term by term on the Fine Print Index.
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