LucidTest Account Guide: One-Phase Evaluation with EOD Drawdown

Tested firsthand: I've been running Lucid accounts since early 2025, passed multiple evals, withdrew real money, and tested every account type they offer. What you're reading comes from live trading with their capital—not marketing material or theory.

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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.

Frequently asked questions about the LucidTest Account

What is the LucidTest account and how does it work?

LucidTest is Lucid Trading's one-step evaluation account for futures traders. You trade a simulated account with live market data and must hit a profit target while staying inside the daily loss limit (where applicable) and max loss limit. Pass and Lucid upgrades you to a LucidLive funded account where you can request payouts frequently with fast processing. There is no activation fee, no second evaluation phase, and no minimum number of trading days — you can pass in a single session if you hit the target.

What are the LucidTest account sizes and targets?

LucidTest offers three main sizes: 25K account with a lower entry cost and no daily loss limit (ideal for micro-only traders), 50K account with a $3,000 profit target and $1,200 daily loss limit (best value for most traders), and 100K account for traders who genuinely need the extra contract size. The 50K Test is the most popular because the $3,000 target is achievable in 5–8 clean trading days using micros without forcing trades.

How does the drawdown work on LucidTest?

LucidTest uses EOD (End-of-Day) trailing drawdown. Your max loss threshold only updates based on your closing balance at 4:45 PM EST — intraday equity swings do not move the floor. You can take heat during the session, recover by close, and your drawdown will only reflect your actual closing loss. This is the same EOD system Lucid uses on funded accounts, making LucidTest rules consistent with what you trade under after passing.

What happens if I hit the Daily Loss Limit on LucidTest?

Hitting the Daily Loss Limit (DLL) stops your trading for the rest of that session — it does not fail your account or terminate the evaluation. Your account resumes normally the next trading day. The 25K LucidTest has no daily loss limit at all. The 50K has a $1,200 DLL and the 100K has a higher DLL. Only breaching the Max Loss Limit (MLL — the overall EOD trailing floor) fails the evaluation permanently.

Can I pass LucidTest in one day?

Yes. There is no minimum trading days requirement during the LucidTest evaluation phase. If you hit the profit target on day one without breaching any limits, you pass. Whether you should is a different question — rushing the evaluation by overleveraging increases the chance of hitting the DLL or MLL on a single bad trade. Most traders who pass cleanly do so in 5–8 sessions trading conservatively with micros rather than trying to force a single-session pass.

What contract limits does LucidTest allow?

Contract limits by size: 25K allows 2 minis or 20 micros, 50K allows 4 minis or 40 micros, 100K allows 6 minis or 60 micros. These are firm caps — exceeding them violates program rules. Most profitable LucidTest traders start at 4–8 micros per position on a 50K account, only scaling to minis after accumulating 30–40% of the profit target to reduce the risk of a single contract move wiping the evaluation.

Which LucidTest account size should I buy?

The 50K Test is the best fit for most traders. It offers the right balance: a $3,000 target that is achievable in under 10 clean sessions, a $1,200 DLL that provides meaningful daily risk room without being too loose, and 4 minis or 40 micros of contract power. The 25K is suitable if you trade exclusively micros and want the cheapest possible entry. The 100K is only worth it if your strategy genuinely requires more than 4 mini contracts — do not buy bigger just to feel like you are trading bigger.

What platforms does LucidTest support?

LucidTest accounts run on Rithmic infrastructure, with support for ProjectX and Quantower as trading frontends. Tradovate is available on some account types. TradingView integration is available via Tradovate on supported variants. If you use NinjaTrader with Rithmic, that connection is available. LucidFlex accounts use Rithmic and Tradovate. Platform availability can vary by account type, so confirm your preferred frontend is supported before purchasing.

What trading styles work on LucidTest?

Scalping, day trading, and automation (bots, trade copiers) are all permitted on LucidTest within platform and policy guidelines. News trading is allowed — FOMC, NFP, and CPI all fall within trading hours and before the 4:45 PM EST close. Swing trading and overnight holds are not permitted — all positions must be closed by 4:45 PM EST. If your strategy requires multi-day holds, LucidLive (the funded account stage) allows overnight positions, but LucidTest does not.

What happens after I pass LucidTest?

After passing the LucidTest evaluation, your account upgrades to LucidLive — Lucid's funded sim-to-payout account. From LucidLive you can request withdrawals frequently (Lucid advertises 15-minute processing). LucidLive allows swing trading and overnight holds with proper margin maintenance, unlike LucidTest which is intraday-only. You continue trading under the same EOD trailing drawdown system. Maintain payout eligibility by respecting the consistency cap and buffer balance for your account type.

What is the best passing strategy for LucidTest 50K?

Start with 2–4 micros per position for the first 2–3 sessions. Set a personal daily loss cap at 70–80% of the official DLL ($840–$960 on 50K) so you have room for error before hitting the hard stop. Scale to 8–12 micros only after you are up $1,200+ on the account. Target $300–$600 per day; 5–8 green sessions finishes the $3K target without forcing trades. Once you are within $500 of the target, cut position size in half — most traders blow the final stretch by trying to finish fast with size.

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.