LucidTest Account Guide: One-Phase Evaluation with EOD Drawdown

What LucidTest Is (and Isn’t)

LucidTest is Lucid Trading’s one-step evaluation for futures traders. You trade a sim account with live market data and must:

1. hit a profit target,
2. stay inside the daily loss (if applicable) and max loss,
3. respect contract limits.

Pass, and you’re upgraded to a funded (sim-to-payout) LucidLive account where you can withdraw profits frequently (their system is built for quick approvals).

This is not “instant funding” (that’s LucidDirect). LucidTest is for traders who prefer a cheaper entry, are confident in their edge, and want fair rules rather than gimmicks.

LucidTest Account Options (from current public pricing panel)

“Pass in as little as one day” is possible because there’s no minimum-days rule during the evaluation. Don’t confuse that with payout cadence after you’re live.

Why EOD Trailing Drawdown Matters

EOD trailing means your max loss trails your previous day’s closing balance, not intraday equity spikes. You can take heat during the session without the trailing line snapping tighter mid-trade. Net effect: fewer “death by wiggle” failures and more room for legit trade management.

Rules That Actually Move the Needle

• Profit target: hit the number for your plan (see table).
• Max loss (EOD): breach it and the eval fails.
• Daily loss limit (where applicable): hit it and you’re done for the day.
• Contract caps: respect minis/micros per plan.
• Flat by the session cutoff: close by the platform’s end-of-day (Lucid auto-flattens, but don’t rely on it).
• Allowed: scalping, automation, trade copiers (within platform/policy).
• News/swing: check their live rules later—LucidTest is intraday-friendly; swing generally isn’t the focus here.

No gotcha rules buried three PDFs deep. Trade clean, manage risk, and you’ll be fine.

Which Size Should You Pick?

25K Test – cheapest ticket and no DLL. Good for micro-only traders and tight, repeatable setups.
50K Test – best value for most: achievable $3k target, fair $1.2k DLL, and sensible 4/40 sizing.
100K Test – for traders who can actually use the extra size without spiking variance. Don’t buy “bigger” if your edge needs micros.

A quick sanity check: if your average winning day is ~$300–$400 trading micros, the 50K target ($3,000) is realistic across a normal streak without forcing trades.

Passing Strategy: Keep It Boring

• Daily loss guardrail: set a personal stop at 70–80% of the DLL (or a fixed dollar cap if 25K). Overshoot kills momentum.
• Size ramp: start at micros only for the first 2–3 days; add minis after you’re +25–35% toward target.
• Pay yourself in time: when you’re ≥60% to target, cut your per-trade risk in half. Avoid the classic “last 20% give-back.”
• One-trade days count: if you’re near the finish line and see nothing clean, take a tiny A-setup and walk.

After You Pass: LucidLive & Payout Flow

Once you pass, you’re moved into LucidLive (funded sim with real payouts). From there:

• Request withdrawals frequently (fast approvals; funds typically land quickly).
• Profit split is competitive; mechanics are designed to be low-friction.
• Keep following DLL/MLL and consistency rules that apply at the live stage.

If your plan is to rotate props, LucidLive’s payout cadence is helpful for cash-flow smoothing.

Pros & Cons (No Sugarcoating)

Pros

• Single-phase evaluation — no drawn-out step pyramids
• EOD trailing drawdown — more realistic intraday room
• Reasonable targets vs. contract caps
• No activation fee; dashboard is realtime
• Platform flexibility (Rithmic, ProjectX; Quantower availability in broader program)

Cons

• You can still fail fast if you size like a hero
• Reset fees are not trivial on the 100K plan
• If you need swing holds or news aggression, you’ll feel boxed in

Sample Game Plan (50K Test)

• Start 2–4 micros per position; hard stop so that worst case ≈ $250 loss per day.
• Add to 8–12 micros only when +$1,200 on the account.
• Convert to 1 mini only after +$2,000 and volatility is cooperative.
• Aim for $300–$600/day; 5–8 green sessions gets it done without heroics.

FAQ

Can I pass in one day?
Yes, there’s no minimum-days requirement in the evaluation. Whether you should is another story—rushing usually backfires.

Is the drawdown intraday?
It’s EOD trailing off the prior close. That’s the trader-friendly version.

What happens if I hit the DLL (50K/100K)?
You’re locked for the day, not failed. Come back next session. Max-loss breaches fail the eval.

Do I need to trade minis to pass?
No. Micros can pass the 25K and 50K if your expectancy is real and you avoid churn.

How fast are payouts once I’m live?
After you’re in LucidLive, approvals are quick and funds typically land fast. That’s one of the program’s main selling points.

Verdict

LucidTest is a no-drama, one-step futures evaluation with EOD drawdown and achievable targets. Pick the 50K unless you have a concrete reason not to. Trade small, stack clean days, protect the streak near the finish, pass, and move to LucidLive for fast withdrawals. That’s the whole play.

Promo tip: if there’s an active site-wide discount, apply it at checkout.
Code to try: VIBES (when available).

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