At a glance

Category winners across the firms you picked

Highest rated

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

Best profit split

Lucid Trading

90% to the trader

Fastest payout

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

On demand

The bottom line

Lucid Trading returns more to the trader with a 90% profit split. Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating.

You're comparing different account sizes. Best/worst on profit target, drawdown and daily-loss rows are judged as a % of account size; raw dollar prices aren't directly comparable across sizes.

50 of 61 metrics differ

Lucid Trading4.3Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of Lucid Trading, Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	Lucid Trading$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$69$13850% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$69after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	$105	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (50% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $3,0006.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	Intraday	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Position Size	4 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	50%	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	Intraday	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Payout/Cycle	UncappedMin: $500	UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	No	Not published
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	—	—
Target : Drawdown	Best value: 1.50lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2025	2025
CEO	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Country	Not published	Not published
Trader Rating	4.3	Best value: 4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	Yes	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, NKD, YM +26 more	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step, Instant funding	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView +11 more	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$750,000	—
Profit Split	Best value: 90%	80%
Max Accounts	5 funded · 10 evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min Payout	$500	Not published
Payout Methods	Plaid instant bank transfer (U.S. traders), WorkMarket by ADP - bank transfer (U.S. and international) +6 more	USDC
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	Daily	On demand
Eligibility	profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	Uncapped	Uncapped
Payout limit	Not published	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Max loss + $100	Not published
Scaling	None	Not published
Activation fee	None	Not published
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	None	None
Min trading days	Not published	Not published
Fastest possible pass	2 days	Not published
Resets	Allowed	Not available
Consistency rule	50%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Evaluation only	Not published
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	! RestrictedAllowed on LucidFlex, LucidPro and LucidDirect - traders may enter or exit around scheduled or unscheduled news events…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowedNot addressed as its own rule; it follows from the daily flat rule.…	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions must be closed by 4:45 PM EST Monday through Friday and anything left open is auto-closed by Lucid at…	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	✓ AllowedAutomated trading systems are permitted provided they comply with all other Lucid rules, and the trader is fully…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedDefined as submitting and executing a high volume of trades within extremely short time frames, often seconds or…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	✓ AllowedTraders are free to scale into positions or use dollar cost averaging and Lucid imposes no limits on entry methods.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	✗ Not allowedAll forms are prohibited: across a trader's own accounts, between different users' accounts, and between Lucid and…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	✓ AllowedTrade copiers are permitted alongside automated systems, subject to all other Lucid rules, and the trader carries…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	✗ Not allowedDefined as capturing very small moves with very large size in a few seconds to exploit how simulated fills work.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	? Not publishedLucid publishes no VPN or connection-location rule anywhere in its Rules and Guidelines articles; its…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

Lucid Trading vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

Lucid Trading, founded in 2025, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. Lucid Trading offers up to $750,000 in funding across 5 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

The verdict

Lucid Trading returns more to the trader with a 90% profit split. Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating. True cost compares Lucid Trading's $50,000 LucidDaily Intraday account with Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s $5,000 1-Step 10% Target / 80% Split / 3% DLL account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Lucid Trading and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	Lucid Trading	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	90%	80%
Trader rating	4.3/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$750,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$69 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	None	$150
Largest Account	$150,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min First Payout	0 days	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step, Instant funding	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	14	1
Discount	up to 50% off	up to 15% off

Where Lucid Trading Wins

+Higher profit split (90% vs 80%)
+One-day pass available
+More platform options (14 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 50% vs up to 15%)

Read the full Lucid Trading review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where Vest Markets (Perpetuals) Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.5 vs 4.3)
+More allowed accounts (10 vs 5)

Read the full Vest Markets (Perpetuals) review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Lucid Trading and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Lucid Trading offers a 90% profit split with 1-step/Instant funding evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. Lucid Trading supports 14 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. Lucid Trading has a trader rating of 4.3/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, Lucid Trading or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

Which has better payout terms, Lucid Trading or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Lucid Trading pays out daily with a minimum of $500, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. Lucid Trading requires 0 trading days for the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

Can I use trading bots with Lucid Trading and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Lucid Trading allows trading bots globally, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, Lucid Trading does not publish a VPN policy and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) permits VPN use under published conditions.

Lucid Trading vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

Lucid Trading vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step, Instant funding vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Daily vs On demand), platforms, and true challenge cost. Lucid Trading offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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