Comparison
Lucid Trading Alternative: Midgard vs Lucid
How Midgard and Lucid Trading differ on drawdown, payout rules, and platforms, using each firm's published terms.
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Side by side at $50K
Lucid figures come from lucidtrading.com (LucidPro 50K) and its General FAQ, checked on October 11, 2026. Midgard figures are for a Plated 50K Trial. Current discounts are shown at checkout.
| Midgard (50K Plated) | Lucid (LucidPro 50K) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $189 one-time | $192 one-time list, no activation fee |
| Profit target | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Max loss limit | $2,500, intraday trailing | $2,000, end of day |
| Daily loss limit | None | Optional ($1,200) |
| Max position | 5 minis / 50 micros | 4 minis / 40 micros |
| Payout consistency | None on Raid and Conquest | 40% on LucidPro payouts |
| Profit split | 80/20 | 90/10 |
| Payout timing | Raid: every CME session above buffer | LucidPro: profit goal, 40% consistency and buffer each cycle; LucidFlex: 5 profitable days |
| Inactivity | Place at least one trade every 28 days | Accounts not traded in 30 calendar days may be deleted |
| Platforms | Rithmic, WealthCharts, DX Feed | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Rithmic platforms |
Where each firm fits
- Choose Midgard if you want more room on your max loss limit, no daily loss limit, no consistency rule on Raid and Conquest payouts, and payouts every session on Raid.
- Lucid offers a higher 90/10 split, end-of-day drawdown, and NinjaTrader and Tradovate support. Its FAQ says Plaid payouts usually land in 5 to 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Midgard a good Lucid Trading alternative?
If you want a larger max loss limit at 50K, no daily loss limit, and daily payouts on Raid without a payout consistency rule, Midgard is worth comparing. Lucid keeps a higher 90/10 split and uses end-of-day drawdown.
Does Midgard have a time limit?
No deadline to pass. Just place at least one trade every 28 days to keep the account active. Lucid's FAQ says accounts not traded in 30 calendar days may be deleted.
Is Midgard affiliated with Lucid Trading?
No. Midgard Trading is an independent firm with no affiliation to Lucid Trading.
Lucid Trading is a trademark of its owner. Midgard Trading is not affiliated with Lucid Trading. Lucid details were taken from lucidtrading.com and its General FAQ on October 11, 2026 and may have changed; check Lucid's site for current terms.
Facts as of October 10, 2026. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Midgard Trial and funded accounts are simulated: the funds are fictitious and trades are not executed in live markets. Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. Payouts are subject to the program rules, identity verification, and the Simulated Trader Agreement. Prices and rules can change; the current terms are shown at checkout and on the Rules page.