How to Trade Lucid Trading on Your Phone (Step-by-Step)

Yes, you can trade your Lucid Trading account from your phone.

I do it regularly—mostly for managing open positions when I'm away from my desk, but occasionally for full trade entries on MES and MNQ during the New York open. Lucid runs through Tradovate, and Tradovate has a dedicated mobile app for both iOS and Android. You can also connect through TradingView's mobile app if you prefer those charts. Same Lucid credentials, same account, same rules. Everything syncs.

That said, phone trading with a prop firm account isn't the same as checking your stock portfolio on Robinhood. One fat-finger mistake on a 5-lot NQ position and your drawdown's gone. So before I walk you through the setup, let me be blunt: mobile should be your backup execution method, not your primary one. I use it for emergencies, quick management, and the occasional high-conviction scalp. Not for grinding out my daily target.

Here's exactly how to set it up—both options—plus the mistakes that'll get you in trouble.

How I compare firms: This comparison is built from actual accounts I've run with each firm—not from reading marketing pages or aggregating reviews. I've passed evals, traded funded, requested withdrawals, and dealt with support at both firms.

Lucid has been one of my primary prop firms since early 2025. For the full breakdown of their evaluation structure, account types, payout system, and what makes them different from other futures firms, check out my complete Lucid Trading review. It's based on 14 payouts, multiple funded accounts, and 18+ months of real trading—including what works, what doesn't, and where they fall short. For the absolute latest, check Lucid Trading's website or their help center.

Option 1: Tradovate Mobile App (Recommended)

This is the most direct path. Tradovate's mobile app connects to the same servers your desktop account uses. Your positions, orders, and account balance sync in real time. If you place a trade on desktop and need to manage it from your phone later, everything's already there.

Step 1: Download the App

Search "Tradovate" in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). The app is called Tradovate: Trade & Invest on iOS and Tradovate: Futures Trading on Android. It's free. Don't download knockoff apps—there's only one official Tradovate app from Tradovate, LLC.

Step 2: Log In with Your Lucid Credentials

Open the app and select Simulation as your trading environment. This is critical—Lucid accounts run on Tradovate's demo/sim servers, not live. If you accidentally select "Live," your credentials won't work and you'll think something's broken.

Use the username and password from your Lucid Dashboard (lucidtrading.com → My Account → Trading Dashboard). These are your Tradovate credentials, not your Lucid website login. They're different. If you've never logged into Tradovate before, you'll need to do the initial login on desktop first to complete the CME Market Data Subscriber Certification. That one-time step can't be done on mobile.

Step 3: Complete the CME Data Certification (If You Haven't Already)

If this is your first time connecting to Tradovate through any device, you need to complete the Uniform Subscriber Agreement before you'll see live market data. On the certification screen:

Select Non-Professional. Always. Choosing "Professional" triggers real CME data fees that you don't want and don't need for a prop firm sim account. This certification only needs to be done once—after that, it carries over to mobile automatically.

Step 4: Navigate to Your Account

Once logged in, you should see your Lucid account listed under the accounts panel. It'll show your account name (something like LUCID-FLEX-12345 or similar), your current balance, and your P&L. If you see multiple accounts (evaluation + funded, or multiple Lucid accounts), make sure you select the right one before placing any trades.

Step 5: Set Up Your Chart and DOM

Tradovate's mobile app gives you two main trading views:

Chart view — Swipe to switch between timeframes, add indicators, and place orders directly on the chart by long-pressing a price level. This is what I use for quick entries on MES when I'm watching a level and see price hit it while I'm away from my desk.

DOM (Depth of Market) view — Shows the order book with bid/ask depth. Tap to place limit orders at specific price levels. This is better for precise entries but harder to use on a small phone screen. Works well on tablets.

You can swipe between Chart and DOM views. I recommend setting up your default instrument (ES, NQ, MES, MNQ—whatever you trade) and your preferred timeframe before you actually need to use the app in a real trading situation. Don't be configuring charts while price is moving.

Step 6: Configure Order Defaults

Before your first mobile trade, set your default order parameters. Tap the settings gear within the order entry panel:

Default quantity — Set this to your standard position size. On mobile, the last thing you want is accidentally entering 10 contracts when you meant 1. I keep my mobile default at 1 MES for safety. If I need more, I manually adjust.

Bracket orders — Enable default stop loss and take profit brackets. On desktop, you might place stops manually. On mobile, always use brackets. The app can lag during volatile moments, and a bracket ensures your risk is defined even if your connection drops.

Confirmation — Turn order confirmations ON for mobile. I know it adds a tap. I don't care. One accidental market order on NQ during a 20-point spike is worth more than the half-second you save skipping confirmation.

Step 7: Place a Trade

With everything configured:

Market order: Tap Buy or Sell. Confirm. Done.

Limit order: Long-press on the chart at your desired price level, or tap the price on the DOM. Select "Limit" order type, confirm quantity and price, submit.

Bracket order: If you've enabled default brackets, your stop and target will attach automatically. Adjust them by dragging the order lines on the chart.

Your trade will appear immediately on your Lucid Dashboard and in the Tradovate desktop app if it's open. Everything syncs through Tradovate's cloud servers—there's no delay between devices.

Option 2: TradingView Mobile App

If you already use TradingView for charting and want to execute trades from the same app on your phone, this works too. TradingView connects to your Lucid account through the Tradovate broker integration.

Step 1: Activate the TradingView Add-On in Tradovate (Desktop Required)

This is a one-time setup that has to happen on desktop. Log into Tradovate's web or desktop platform using your Lucid credentials. Go to Application Settings → Add-On Tools → Activate TradingView Add-On. This links your Tradovate account to TradingView's broker panel.

Step 2: Download TradingView Mobile

Get the TradingView app from the App Store or Google Play. Log in with your TradingView account. You'll need at least a free TradingView account, but here's the catch: the free version only updates data every 5 seconds. For actual trade execution on a prop firm account, that delay can cost you real money. Any paid TradingView plan (Essential at $12.95/month is the cheapest) gives you true real-time data.

Step 3: Connect the Tradovate Broker

On TradingView mobile, open any futures chart (search ES1!, NQ1!, MES1!, etc.). Look for the Trading Panel at the bottom of the screen. Tap it and you'll see a list of available brokers. Select Tradovate.

Choose Demo (not Live—same reason as before, Lucid runs on sim servers). Enter your Lucid-provided Tradovate username and password. Hit Connect.

If the connection succeeds, you'll see your account balance and any open positions populate in the trading panel. Your TradingView charts will show order lines for any existing positions.

Step 4: Place Trades Through TradingView

Once connected, you can place orders directly from TradingView's chart interface. Long-press on a price level to set a limit order, or use the Buy/Sell buttons in the trading panel for market orders.

TradingView's mobile charts are genuinely better than Tradovate's for analysis—more indicators, cleaner interface, better drawing tools. But order execution routes through Tradovate's servers, which adds a tiny layer of latency compared to trading directly in the Tradovate app. For scalping, use Tradovate direct. For swing entries where you're watching a level for 20 minutes before entering, TradingView is fine.

Which Mobile Option Should You Use?

Honestly? Download both. Here's how I split them:

Tradovate app for emergency position management. If I'm in a trade and need to flatten, adjust a stop, or close a partial—Tradovate is faster because there's no broker relay. Direct connection, fewer taps to execute.

TradingView app for planned entries when I'm away from my desk. If I'm watching a specific level on NQ and want to enter when price gets there, TradingView's charts make it easier to see the setup and time the entry. The extra half-second of latency doesn't matter for a planned limit order.

5 Mistakes That'll Wreck Your Lucid Account on Mobile

I've made some of these myself. Learn from my pain.

1. Wrong position size. Tradovate's mobile app remembers your last order quantity. If you traded 3 MES yesterday and open the app today expecting 1, you'll enter 3 without realizing it. Always—always—check the quantity field before hitting submit. I once entered 3 NQ contracts instead of 3 MNQ on mobile because I didn't double-check the instrument and quantity. That's a $60/point difference. Heart-stopping.

2. Selecting "Live" instead of "Simulation." Lucid accounts are sim-funded. If you select Live mode in Tradovate, nothing will connect. But some traders create personal Tradovate live accounts too—and accidentally trade on the wrong one. Label your accounts clearly in the app so you know which is Lucid and which isn't.

3. Trading without brackets on mobile. Cell signal drops, WiFi cuts out, the app crashes mid-trade. It happens. If you don't have a stop-loss bracket attached to every mobile trade, a lost connection means an unprotected position running against you with no way to exit until you reconnect. I treat bracket orders as non-negotiable on phone.

4. Scalping on mobile during high-volatility events. CPI release, FOMC, NFP—don't trade these on your phone. The combination of rapid price movement, potential app lag, and small screen real estate is a recipe for breaching your drawdown. I've seen traders in Lucid's Discord blow funded accounts because they tried to scalp the CPI print from their phone on a train. Just don't.

5. Forgetting that all Lucid rules still apply on mobile. Your DLL, your MLL, your consistency rule, your minimum trade duration (on certain account types)—all of these are enforced server-side by Lucid regardless of what device you're trading from. The Tradovate app won't warn you when you're approaching your drawdown limit. The TradingView app won't flash a message saying "hey, this trade breaks consistency." You need to know your numbers before you open the app. Check your Lucid Dashboard before every mobile session.

Pro Tips for Phone Trading With Lucid

A few things I've figured out after months of mobile trading on funded accounts:

Set up chart templates on desktop first. Both Tradovate and TradingView let you save chart layouts. Build your templates (indicators, timeframes, drawing tools) on your desktop where it's easy, and they'll sync to mobile automatically. Don't waste time configuring charts on a 6-inch screen.

Use price alerts instead of staring at your phone. Both apps support price alerts. Set alerts at your key levels—support, resistance, the price where you'd want to enter or exit. When the alert fires, open the app and act. This beats sitting on the train refreshing a chart for 45 minutes waiting for price to get somewhere.

Keep the Lucid Dashboard bookmarked in your phone's browser. The Tradovate app shows your P&L and balance. But the Lucid Dashboard shows your drawdown threshold, consistency tracking, payout eligibility, and trading day count. Quick-checking your dashboard before placing a mobile trade takes 10 seconds and prevents rule violations.

Test your mobile setup on a small trade first. Before you rely on phone trading in a real situation, place a 1-lot MES trade from your phone during a quiet market period. See how the order flow works, how fast it fills, how the app handles brackets. Get comfortable with the taps and swipes when nothing's on the line. You don't want your first mobile trade to be a panicked emergency exit on 5 NQ contracts.

FAQ

Can I pass a Lucid evaluation entirely from my phone?

Technically, yes. There's no rule against it. Lucid doesn't care which device you trade from. But realistically, passing an evaluation from your phone is harder because the execution tools are more limited, screen real estate is smaller, and connection reliability varies. I wouldn't recommend it unless you're specifically a swing trader who enters one position per day and manages it with brackets.

Does mobile trading count toward my trading day requirement?

Yes. Any trade placed through Tradovate—mobile or desktop—counts as trading activity for Lucid's qualifying day requirements. There's no distinction between devices on their backend.

Will Lucid know I'm trading from my phone?

Lucid sees your trades through Tradovate's servers. They don't track your device type. A market order from the Tradovate mobile app looks identical to one from the desktop app on their end.

Can I use NinjaTrader on mobile?

No. NinjaTrader doesn't have a mobile app for trade execution. NinjaTrader is desktop-only (Windows). If NinjaTrader is your primary platform, your mobile options are Tradovate and TradingView.

Is there a cost for mobile trading?

The Tradovate mobile app is free. TradingView is free with 5-second delayed data, or $12.95+/month for real-time data. There are no additional fees from Lucid for trading on mobile.

What about Rithmic? Can I trade Lucid through a Rithmic mobile app?

Some Lucid account types support Rithmic connectivity, but Rithmic doesn't have its own mobile app. Rithmic-compatible desktop platforms like NinjaTrader and Quantower don't offer mobile execution either. For mobile trading with Lucid, Tradovate and TradingView are your two options.