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FXIFY vs Lucid Trading

Lucid Trading grades higher overall, 6.5 to 5.8. Across 21 measurable rows, FXIFY comes out ahead on 7 and Lucid Trading on 10.

C
FXIFY logoFXIFY

Cheap, flexible programs undercut by a vague rule that bans winners for 'latency arbitrage'

B
Lucid Trading logoLucid Trading

Cheap, fast-paying futures evals, with a ban problem at payout that Lucid has not addressed

Key differences

In short

  • Lucid Trading has the stronger payout record (7.0 vs 4.6).
  • Lucid Trading carries more hidden-rule risk (5.0 vs 3.7), led by: bans for cross-user coordinated trading.
  • FXIFY allows more capital ($805,000 vs $750,000).
  • Only FXIFY sells 2-step and 3-step programs.
  • MT4, MT5, DXtrade are only available at FXIFY.
  • Rithmic, Quantower are only available at Lucid Trading.

FXIFY vs Lucid Trading, side by side

The better value in each row is marked

FXIFY vs Lucid Trading compared
Criterion
FXIFY logoFXIFY
Lucid Trading logoLucid Trading
Grade
Overall scoreC5.8B6.5
Payouts4.67.0
Transparency3.85.2
Rules & trading conditions7.05.6
Reputation6.26.5
Platforms & execution8.08.5
Support6.26.6
Evidence
Trustpilot4.3 (6.4K)4.4 (6.4K)
Pass rate12%Estimate15%Estimate
Hidden risk
3.7 ModerateHidden risk 3.7 out of 10, Moderate
5.0 HighHidden risk 5.0 out of 10, High
Negative recent reviews19%3.5%
Offer
$100K challenge$399—
Cheapest account$19$79
Max allocation$805K$750K
Max profit split90%90%
PayoutsVaries by program: on-demand after minimum trading days for…On request once a cycle's goals are met: daily on…
Programs1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant1-step, instant
Current offer—30% OFF· VAULT
Company
Headquarters Port Louis, Mauritius Dover, Delaware, United States
Years in business31
Trading
PlatformsMT4, MT5, DXtrade, TradingView, NinjaTrader, TradovateNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower
AssetsForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, FuturesFutures, Indices, Commodities, Energies, Metals, Forex
EAsRestrictedAllowed
News tradingRestrictedRestricted
Weekend holdingRestrictedNot allowed
Copy tradingRestrictedRestricted
HedgingRestrictedNot allowed

Which should you choose?

By trading style

Fit by trading style
You are…Pick
BeginnersEither
Experienced tradersFXIFY
Swing tradersFXIFY
ScalpersEither
EA & algo tradersLucid Trading
News tradersLucid Trading

Verdicts

FXIFY verdict

Cheap, flexible programs undercut by a vague rule that bans winners for 'latency arbitrage'

Best for: Price-conscious traders who want program choice and keep clean, explainable manual trading records.

Avoid if: You scalp, run an EA, or can't tolerate a compliance team second-guessing a profitable run after the fact.

Full FXIFY review Visit FXIFY

Lucid Trading verdict

Cheap, fast-paying futures evals, with a ban problem at payout that Lucid has not addressed

Best for: Solo intraday futures traders on a budget who want cheap EOD-drawdown evaluations and fast, frequent small payouts.

Avoid if: You share a household or network with another trader, use copiers across many accounts, hold overnight, or need a firm that explains its enforcement decisions.

Full Lucid Trading review Visit Lucid Trading

FXIFY vs Lucid Trading FAQ

Questions traders ask

Is FXIFY better than Lucid Trading?

On our grading Lucid Trading scores higher overall (6.5 vs 5.8, grade B vs C). FXIFY still comes out ahead on conditions. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.

Which is cheaper, FXIFY or Lucid Trading?

The cheapest accounts start at $19 at FXIFY and $79 at Lucid Trading. Prices depend on program and size, so compare the challenges tables.

Which pays out more reliably, FXIFY or Lucid Trading?

Lucid Trading has the stronger payout score (FXIFY 4.6 vs Lucid Trading 7.0). FXIFY pays varies by program: on-demand after minimum trading days for 1-phase, 2-phase standard and 3-phase (then monthly, or biweekly with an add-on); fixed 14-or-30-day cycle with no on-demand first payout for 2-phase classic; every 10 days for 2-phase pro; biweekly for instant funding; every 10 days for instant funding lite; biweekly after a 7-day first payout for the lightning challenge; Lucid Trading pays on request once a cycle's goals are met: daily on luciddaily, about every 3 days on lucidpro and every 5 qualifying days on lucidflex and luciddirect.

Which has fewer hidden rules, FXIFY or Lucid Trading?

FXIFY has the lower Hidden Risk score (FXIFY 3.7, moderate; Lucid Trading 5.0, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.

Is it easier to pass FXIFY or Lucid Trading?

FXIFY: 12% (estimate). Lucid Trading: 15% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.

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