Lucid Trading LucidBlack: Full Overview & Evaluation Rules Explained

Written by Paul

Published on

January 18, 2026

Lucid Trading launched LucidBlack in January 2026 as a direct response to the two most requested features from the futures prop-trading community:
bigger payouts and less time between payout requests.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with Lucid Trading and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check Lucid Trading´s website or their help center.

Instead of modifying LucidFlex or LucidPro, Lucid built a premium plan with a completely different structure — designed around:

3-day payout frequency (fastest in the industry)
Bonus payouts while still sim-funded (industry first)
No daily loss limit
Fastest path to Live funding (after just 4 payouts)

LucidBlack is positioned as Lucid's premium account type — for sophisticated traders who are willing to trade more consistently to earn larger and more frequent payouts.

This article covers everything about the evaluation and funded phases: rules, targets, consistency mechanics, EOD drawdown, account sizes, bonus system, and how LucidBlack flows into the fastest live transition in futures prop trading.

What Is LucidBlack and Why Was It Created?

LucidBlack was developed after consistent feedback from traders who wanted:

Bigger payouts — not just 90% splits, but actual larger dollar amounts
Faster payout frequency — 5 days felt too long for active traders
Premium features — something designed for serious, consistent traders

Instead of retrofitting LucidFlex or LucidPro, Lucid created a brand-new premium structure designed entirely around:

3-day payout frequency
Bonus payouts (optional, but available on payouts 2-4)
No DLL
Fully EOD drawdown
40% funded consistency (more structure than Flex)
Premium live features (higher caps, escrow + bonus eligibility)
Fastest path to live (4 payouts vs 6 on Flex)

This evaluation phase is the foundation for that speed and flexibility.

LucidBlack Evaluation: Core Principles

LucidBlack is built on five evaluation pillars:

One-time fee (no rebilling, take as long as you need)
End-of-day drawdown (EOD)
No Daily Loss Limit
60% consistency requirement (relaxed compared to other plans)
Instant funded activation (5–30 minutes)

Compared to LucidFlex's 50% consistency and LucidPro's stricter requirements, LucidBlack strikes a middle ground — fast passes are possible, but not encouraged to rush.

LucidBlack Evaluation Rules

Account Size	Profit Target	Max Loss Limit (EOD)	Consistency	Max Position Size
$25,000	$1,250	$1,000	60%	2 minis / 20 micros
$50,000	$3,000	$2,000	60%	4 minis / 40 micros
$100,000	$6,000	$3,000	60%	6 minis / 60 micros

Key Highlights:

All accounts use EOD drawdown
No DLL at any level
60% consistency during evaluation only
Free activation (instant upgrade after passing)

One-Time Fee Model (No Rebills, No Monthly Pressure)

LucidBlack is not subscription-based.

You pay once and then:

take as long as you want
no rebills
no recurring fees
no time countdown
no forced resets unless you violate

LucidBlack Launch Pricing (40% OFF with code VIBES)

Account Size	Regular Price	Launch Price (40% OFF)	Reset Fee (40% OFF)
$25,000	$130	$78	$76.50 (was $85)
$50,000	$180	$108	$103.50 (was $115)
$100,000	$400	$240	$225 (was $250)

Important: The 40% launch discount is valid through January 25, 2026 at 5 PM EST. Limit 5 uses per trader.

This evaluation model is ideal for traders who:

need time between trading days
want to reduce psychological pressure
don't want to pay $150–300/month across several firms
want a premium path to faster payouts

No Daily Loss Limit (DLL) During Evaluation

This is consistent across all Lucid accounts.

Evaluation accounts have:

Zero DLL
Only the EOD Max Loss Limit (MLL) applies
No intraday liquidation events
No hidden volatility rules

You can have a red day as long as your end-of-day balance stays above the EOD Max Loss Limit.

This is significantly more forgiving for traders who:

scale in/out
hold intraday swings
have higher variance strategies
trade through news events

Consistency Rule Explained (60% Requirement)

The evaluation requires a 60% consistency percentage, calculated as:

Largest Single-Day Profit / Total Profit ≤ 60%

Example:
If you make $3,000 total profit to pass the 50K plan:

Largest day: $1,500
$1,500 / $3,000 = 50%
→ Pass

If your largest day is $2,000:

$2,000 / $3,000 = 66.7%
→ Fail — you need to continue trading until consistency aligns

Why 60% instead of 50%?

Lucid positioned LucidBlack as the middle ground:

LucidFlex: 50% eval consistency, 0% funded consistency
LucidBlack: 60% eval consistency, 40% funded consistency
LucidPro (discontinued): Higher consistency requirements

The 60% rule allows for slightly more aggressive trading during the evaluation compared to other plans, but still requires spreading profits across multiple days.

Consistency Cushion (Why 2-Day Passes Are Possible)

Lucid added a small internal cushion so that:

2-day passes are technically possible
traders are not punished for front-loaded profits
evaluation feels flexible rather than restrictive

But Lucid still recommends not rushing, especially for traders new to the 40% funded consistency requirement.

Why does this matter?

If you pass in 2 days with 60% consistency in eval, you'll immediately face 40% consistency in funded — which is much stricter. Traders who pass slowly tend to perform better in the funded stage because they've already developed consistent habits.

End-of-Day Drawdown (EOD MLL System) Explained

The LucidBlack evaluation uses EOD drawdown, meaning:

your Max Loss Limit only updates after the session closes
intraday fluctuations do not trail or tighten
the MLL gradually rises until it hits the Initial Trail Balance
after that, the MLL locks permanently

EOD Drawdown Table (Evaluation + Funded)

Account Size	MLL Amount	Initial Trail Balance	Locked MLL Balance
$25,000	$1,000	$26,100	$25,100
$50,000	$2,000	$52,100	$50,100
$100,000	$3,000	$103,100	$100,100

This is identical to LucidFlex and provides predictable risk management throughout both evaluation and funded phases.

How to Pass the LucidBlack Evaluation Effectively

The fastest and safest path includes:

planning entries around EOD behavior
spreading profits across multiple days (60% consistency requirement)
avoiding oversized single-day profits early on
focusing on hitting the target — not overtrading
using micros to stay controlled early
watching the Initial Trail Balance threshold

LucidBlack is designed so that disciplined traders can pass fast without gaming the system — but the 40% funded consistency means you need to develop good habits during the evaluation.

Evaluation Benefits at a Glance

Key advantages of the evaluation phase include:

One-time payment
No DLL
Flexible passing timeline
Clear & transparent EOD drawdown
Immediate upgrade after hitting target
Multi-platform availability (Tradovate, Rithmic)
60% consistency cushion
Fastest path to premium live features

LucidBlack is structured to reduce psychological pressure while preparing traders for the 3-day payout frequency in the funded stage.

LucidBlack Funded Account Overview

Once you hit your evaluation profit target and satisfy the 60% consistency requirement, Lucid instantly upgrades you into a LucidBlack funded account — usually within 5–30 minutes.

Here, the entire structure changes dramatically:

3-day payout frequency (fastest in the industry)
Bonus payouts available on payouts 2-4 (industry first)
40% consistency rule (more structure than Flex)
No Daily Loss Limit (DLL)
No payout buffer
90% profit split on every payout
End-of-day drawdown only
Fastest path to Live (after 4 payouts vs 6 on Flex)

It is the most premium funded structure Lucid has ever released.

LucidBlack Funded Rules

Account Size	Max Loss Limit (EOD)	Daily Loss Limit	Consistency Requirement	Max Position Size
$25,000	$1,000	None	40%	2 minis / 20 micros
$50,000	$2,000	None	40%	4 minis / 40 micros
$100,000	$3,000	None	40%	6 minis / 60 micros

Highlights:

No DLL at all
40% consistency requirement — must be maintained throughout funded phase
Max position size fixed (no dynamic scaling like Flex)
90% payout split from day one
3-day frequency = faster access to your profits

This is the key reason traders choose LucidBlack over LucidFlex: faster payouts and bonus eligibility.

How the Funded Max Loss Works (EOD Drawdown)

Both the evaluation and funded accounts use the End-of-Day Drawdown (EOD MLL).

How it works:

The system looks at your highest end-of-day closing balance.
The Max Loss Limit increases accordingly.
Once your account hits the Initial Trail Balance, the MLL locks permanently.
After your first payout, the MLL shifts to the Locked MLL Balance.

This makes LucidBlack significantly more predictable than intraday or equity-peak drawdown models found at competing futures firms.

Key takeaways:

The EOD model only moves once per session
No intraday trailing — no "surprise breaches"
Locking the MLL creates stable conditions for consistent trading
First payout adjusts the MLL automatically

This is far more forgiving than "tick-by-tick" trailing models at firms like FTMO or Apex.

The Bonus Payout System (Industry First)

This is the headline feature of LucidBlack — and it's never been done before in futures prop trading.

How It Works:

On payouts 2, 3, and 4, LucidBlack offers an optional Bonus Profit Goal.

Regular Profit Goal: You must hit this to request a payout
Bonus Profit Goal: If you hit this higher target, your max payout doubles

Example (50K Account):

Let's say the regular profit goal is $1,500 and the bonus profit goal is $2,500.

If you hit $1,500: You can request a standard payout (up to $2,000 max)
If you hit $2,500: Your max payout doubles (up to $4,000)

Important:

The bonus is optional — you never have to go for it
It's only available on payouts 2-4 (not payout 1, not after payout 4)
There's no additional fee to unlock bonus eligibility
You still maintain your 40% consistency requirement

This allows aggressive, consistent traders to scale earnings much faster than any other prop firm — all while still in the simulated funded phase.

Why This Is Huge:

Most prop firms cap sim-funded payouts at fixed amounts (e.g., $2,000 per cycle). LucidBlack lets you earn more by trading better, without needing to go live first.

3-Day Payout Frequency Explained

LucidBlack's 3-day payout frequency is the fastest in the futures prop industry.

How It Works:

You request a payout
Lucid processes it
3 days later, you can request another payout

Compare this to:

LucidFlex: 5 days between requests
LucidDirect: 8 days between requests
Most competitors: 7-14 days

What This Means:

If you're consistently profitable, you can request payouts 10 times per month on LucidBlack vs 6 times per month on LucidFlex.

More payout opportunities = faster earnings = faster path to live.

Example Timeline:

Day 1: Request payout #1
Day 4: Request payout #2 (bonus eligible)
Day 7: Request payout #3 (bonus eligible)
Day 10: Request payout #4 (bonus eligible)
After payout #4: Transition to LucidLive

This is significantly faster than the 6-payout requirement on LucidFlex.

40% Consistency Rule in Funded Accounts

This is the trade-off for faster payouts and bonus eligibility.

LucidBlack requires 40% consistency in the funded phase.

Largest Single-Day Profit / Total Profit ≤ 40%

Example:

If you earn $2,000 in a payout cycle:

Largest day: $600
$600 / $2,000 = 30%
→ Pass

If your largest day is $1,000:

$1,000 / $2,000 = 50%
→ Fail — you cannot request a payout yet

Why 40%?

Lucid wants to ensure that traders who are taking payouts every 3 days are consistently profitable, not just getting lucky with one big day.

This is stricter than LucidFlex (no funded consistency) but more forgiving than LucidPro was (which had higher requirements).

How to Manage 40% Consistency:

Spread your profits across at least 3 days minimum
Avoid "hero days" where you make 80% of your profit in one session
If you have a big winning day, continue trading to dilute the percentage
Plan your trading around the 3-day cycle

Scaling Plan: How Contract Size Works

Unlike LucidFlex, LucidBlack does not have dynamic scaling.

Your max position size is fixed from day one:

25K: 2 minis / 20 micros
50K: 4 minis / 40 micros
100K: 6 minis / 60 micros

Why no scaling?

LucidBlack is designed for traders who already know their edge and can trade consistently at size. The 3-day payout frequency and bonus system are the scaling mechanisms — not contract limits.

If you want dynamic scaling (starting small and gradually increasing), LucidFlex is the better option.

Violations and Restricted Behaviors in Funded Accounts

LucidBlack funded accounts have very few restrictions, but the ones that exist matter:

Allowed:

Holding through news
Trading entries during news
Discretionary or systematic strategies (non-HFT)
Swing trading (overnight holds)
Scalping (reasonable hold times)

Restricted:

High-frequency trading (100+ trades/day)
Ultra-short micro-scalping (sub-2-minute trades under 10 ticks)
Reverse trading / hedging across multiple accounts
Intentionally gaming the consistency rule

Lucid's approach is flexible but not exploitable.

Fastest Path to LucidLive (After 4 Payouts)

After four LucidBlack payouts, the account transitions to LucidLive, Lucid's real-money environment.

This is 2 payouts faster than LucidFlex (which requires 6 payouts).

LucidBlack Live Highlights:

Higher move-to-live caps than Flex & Direct
Higher Day 1 deposits into the live account
Eligibility for both Escrow and Bonus (premium feature)
Starting balance determined by simulated profits (capped at firm-specific limits)

How the Live Transition Works:

Your simulated profits determine your starting balance
A portion is deposited on Day 1 (available for immediate payout)
Remaining funds are held in Escrow and earned through live trading benchmarks
LucidBlack traders can also earn live bonuses (exclusive to Black accounts)

This ensures that traders entering LucidLive have displayed long-term consistency — not just short-term luck.

How Payouts Work on LucidBlack

LucidBlack uses one of the simplest and fastest payout systems in the futures prop industry.

Payout Eligibility Requirements:

To request a payout, you must:

Hit the Profit Goal (or Bonus Profit Goal if going for bonus)
Maintain 40% consistency
Wait 3 days since your last payout request

No profit-day requirements.
No benchmark days.
No payout buffer.

Payout Frequency:

3 days between requests
Fastest in the industry

Profit Split:

90% to the trader
10% to Lucid Trading

Bonus Payout Eligibility:

Available on payouts 2, 3, and 4
Doubles your max payout amount if you hit the Bonus Profit Goal
Optional — never required

Processing Time:

Once approved:

Balance deducted: within minutes
Transfer processing: within 2 business days
Methods: Rise, Wise, bank transfer

This is faster than most established prop firms, especially those with fixed payout windows.

Who LucidBlack Is Best For

LucidBlack is purpose-built for:

✅ Active traders who trade 4-5 days per week

You can hit profit goals consistently every 3 days
You're comfortable with the 40% consistency requirement
You want faster access to your earnings

✅ Traders who want bigger payouts

The bonus system doubles your max payout
You're willing to trade more to earn more
You see the premium pricing as worth it for premium features

✅ Traders targeting fast live transitions

You want to go live after 4 payouts, not 6
You value premium live features (higher caps, escrow + bonus)
You're serious about long-term prop trading

✅ Disciplined traders who can maintain consistency

You can spread profits across multiple days
You don't have "hero day" trading psychology
You understand risk management

✅ Traders who prefer structure over complete freedom

LucidFlex's zero consistency in funded feels too loose
You want clear targets and requirements
You perform better with defined goals

Who Should Not Choose LucidBlack

LucidBlack is NOT ideal for:

❌ Part-time traders who only trade 1-2 days per week

The 3-day payout frequency requires consistent trading
You'll struggle to hit profit goals fast enough

❌ Traders who prefer zero consistency requirements

If you want complete freedom, LucidFlex is better
40% consistency might feel restrictive

❌ Scalpers aiming for <2-minute positions

HFT and ultra-short scalping are restricted
LucidBlack is designed for structured intraday or swing trading

❌ Traders who can't resist "hero day" psychology

If you tend to make 80% of your profit in one big day, the 40% rule will kill you
Consistency requires spreading profits evenly

❌ Budget-conscious traders

LucidBlack is premium-priced
If cost is your main concern, LucidFlex or competitors may be better

LucidBlack FAQ

1. Does LucidBlack have a daily loss limit?

No. The Black account completely removes DLL in both evaluation and funded stages.

2. What's the difference between LucidBlack and LucidFlex?

Black has 3-day payouts (vs 5), bonus payouts, 40% funded consistency (vs 0%), and moves to live after 4 payouts (vs 6). See the full comparison here.

3. Can I hold through major news like FOMC or CPI?

Yes, news trading is allowed in both evaluation and funded accounts. There are no news restrictions at all.

4. What is the bonus payout system?

On payouts 2-4, you can optionally hit a higher Bonus Profit Goal to double your max payout amount. It's optional and has no additional fee.

5. Do payouts reduce my Max Loss Limit?

No, payouts do not affect your MLL at LucidBlack. This makes risk planning simpler.

6. Is the drawdown intraday or end-of-day?

The drawdown is EOD only. It adjusts once per session based on your closing balance.

7. How long does it take to get funded after passing?

Typically 5–30 minutes. LucidBlack upgrades are nearly instant.

8. Are resets available for the evaluation?

Yes, evaluation resets are available at discounted pricing. There is no rebill subscription.

9. What happens after 4 payouts?

Your account transitions to LucidLive with premium features: higher move-to-live caps, Day 1 deposits, and eligibility for both Escrow and Bonus.

10. Can I run multiple LucidBlack accounts?

Yes, you can have multiple evaluation accounts, but funded accounts are limited to 5 per household across all Lucid plans.

Final Verdict: Is LucidBlack Worth It?

LucidBlack is the most premium, trader-centric product Lucid Trading has ever released. The combination of 3-day payout frequency, optional bonus payouts, 40% funded consistency, and the fastest path to Live creates a structure specifically designed for active, disciplined, consistent traders who want to scale earnings faster than any other prop firm allows.

It's not for everyone. If you're a part-time trader who only trades 1-2 days per week, or if you prefer complete freedom with zero consistency requirements, LucidFlex is probably a better fit.

But if you're serious about prop trading, want bigger payouts more frequently, and can maintain 40% consistency, LucidBlack is arguably the best futures prop account available in 2026.

The bonus payout system alone is an industry first — and the fact that you can go live after just 4 payouts (instead of 6) means you're earning real money faster than anyone else.