FTMO6 criteria won9.0/10- From
- €499
- Profit split
- 80 → 90%
- Payout frequency
- Every 14 days
- Max capital
- $200K
- Age
- 11 years
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Futures head-to-head
FTMO vs Lucid Trading
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
FTMO
9.0/10
The original benchmark, the most recognised name in the industry
4 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Head-to-head verdict · FTMO
FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Lucid Trading does better on price.
Full comparison
FTMO6 criteria won9.0/10
Lucid Trading4 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $105.20
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payout frequency
- 3-day cycles
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 1 year
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS
Choose FTMO if you…
- Want the safest firm on the market
- Are a beginner who wants a static drawdown
- Need multilingual support
Choose Lucid Trading if you…
- Are an experienced futures trader (NQ, ES, GC)
- Want an end-of-day drawdown
- Want to be paid very quickly
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | FTMO | Lucid Trading | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $119 / monthFutures Growth | $105.20LucidFlex | Not comparable |
| 100K | $169 / monthFutures Growth | $170.30LucidDaily Intraday | Not comparable |
| 150K | $229 / monthFutures Growth | $235.60LucidDaily Intraday | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| FTMO | Lucid Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Restricted when funded (except Swing account) | Allowed (except LucidDaily) |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Not specified |
| Weekend and overnight | Swing account only | No (flat by 4:45 pm EST) |
| Time limit | No limit | Not specified |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 1 day |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step: best day ≤ 50% of total profit (since 12.10.2026) · Instant: 30% | 40% (Pro funded) · 50% (Flex evaluation) |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: FTMO 9.4 versus Lucid Trading 9.0, edge to FTMO.
- Rules: FTMO 9.0 versus Lucid Trading 8.8, edge to FTMO.
- Price: FTMO 7.4 versus Lucid Trading 9.0, edge to Lucid Trading.
- Support: FTMO 9.5 versus Lucid Trading 8.0, edge to FTMO.
- Reputation: FTMO 9.8 versus Lucid Trading 7.4, edge to FTMO.
FAQ
FTMO or Lucid Trading: which one is cheaper?
Their offers are not directly comparable (different sizes or billing). The same-size price table covers each size.
FTMO or Lucid Trading: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, FTMO scores 9.4/10 versus 9.0/10. Stated speed: 1 to 4 business days at FTMO, ≈ 15 min on average at Lucid Trading.
Which is more reliable, FTMO or Lucid Trading?
On reputation, FTMO scores 9.8/10 versus 7.4/10 for Lucid Trading. FTMO has been around since 2015, Lucid Trading since 2025.
Should I choose FTMO or Lucid Trading?
FTMO wins this head-to-head with 9.0/10 in the YourFunding rankings. FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Lucid Trading does better on price.
