Apex Trader Funding
Lucid Trading
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Market | Futures | Futures |
| Evaluation | 1-Step | 1-Step / Instant |
| Account sizes | $25K–$150K | $25K–$150K (max $750K) |
| Max drawdown | Trailing, $3K on $100K | EOD, no intraday trailing |
| Profit split | 100% (Sim Funded) | Up to 90% |
| Min. trading days | 5 qualifying days | 2 |
| Refund policy | No refund on eval fee | Not stated; $0 activation |
| Price (100K) | $207–$399 | $171–$300 |
| Payout speed | 5-day cycle | ~15 min (tracked ≤1 day) |
| Scaling plan | No classic scaling; PA fee model | Paths to LucidLive/Maxx |
Conclusion: both Apex Trader Funding and Lucid Trading are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, Lucid Trading leads by 0.3 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.