Prop Firms

Lucid Trading is a futures proprietary trading firm offering evaluation, simulated funded and direct-to-funded account options. Traders can choose between programs such as LucidPro, LucidFlex and LucidDirect, depending on whether they want to complete an evaluation or begin directly in a funded-style environment. The firm is known for its end-of-day trailing drawdown, one-time account fees, broad platform support and 90% trader profit split. Lucid Trading supports futures markets only, including index futures, currencies, metals, energy products and agricultural contracts. LucidFlex is one of the firm’s more flexible programs. Its funded accounts have no daily loss limit, no consistency requirement and no mandatory payout buffer. Traders must complete five qualifying profitable days and remain net profitable during the payout cycle before requesting a payout. News trading, automated strategies and trade copiers are permitted. However, hedging, abusive high-frequency trading and microscalping are prohibited. Simulated accounts must normally close all positions by 4:45 PM Eastern Time and therefore do not support overnight or weekend holding.

Blue Guardian Futures is a futures prop trading firm offering evaluation and direct-funding account options for traders seeking access to larger simulated trading capital. The firm provides several account models, allowing traders to choose a structure that matches their preferred drawdown limits, payout schedule and trading style. Traders can access account sizes ranging from $25,000 to $150,000, with the opportunity to manage up to $750,000 in combined capital. Most evaluation programs use a straightforward one-phase structure with a 6% profit target. After meeting the target and passing the final account review, traders can progress to a funded account. A major advantage of Blue Guardian Futures is its end-of-day trailing drawdown. The drawdown is calculated using the trader’s closed account balance at the end of the trading day instead of changing continuously with unrealized intraday profits. Once the drawdown reaches the locking threshold for the selected account, it becomes fixed and no longer trails upward. Blue Guardian Futures also offers no funded-account activation fee, which helps traders avoid an additional charge after passing an evaluation. Traders can retain up to 90% of their profits, although the exact payout conditions, consistency requirements and withdrawal limits depend on the chosen account model. The firm supports popular futures trading platforms, including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and DeepCharts. This provides flexibility for traders who prefer browser-based charting, advanced desktop trading tools or familiar order-entry platforms. Overall, Blue Guardian Futures may be suitable for traders looking for a one-phase futures evaluation, end-of-day drawdown, multiple account models and frequent payout opportunities. However, traders should carefully review the rules for their selected account, especially the consistency requirements, position limits, drawdown calculation and payout conditions. Traders purchasing an eligible account can enter the Blue Guardian Futures coupon code CFP during checkout to claim the available discount. Always confirm that the reduced price appears in the order summary before completing payment.