Futures Prop Firm OffersLucid Trading News-Event Policy: Which Accounts Permit Trading?
Learn which Lucid Trading plans permit news trading, the LucidDaily one-minute blackout rule and how AUDIT affects price without changing account rules.
Lucid Trading News-Event Policy: Which Accounts Permit Trading?
Lucid Trading permits news-event trading on LucidFlex, LucidPro and LucidDirect, but not on LucidDaily. The official LucidDaily funded policy treats trading through specified U.S. high-impact news as a hard breach and requires the account to be flat from one minute before through one minute after the release. The rule depends on the selected program, so traders should verify the account name before every scheduled event.
The policy was checked on September 30, 2026 against Lucid Trading’s official trading-activities policy and LucidDaily funded-account rules.
Direct answer
| Lucid account | News-event trading | Main condition |
|---|---|---|
| LucidDaily | Not permitted | U.S. high-impact red-folder events create a restricted window on funded accounts |
| LucidFlex | Permitted | Trader accepts volatility, slippage and execution risk |
| LucidPro | Permitted | Trader accepts volatility, slippage and execution risk |
| LucidDirect | Permitted | Trader accepts volatility, slippage and execution risk |
| LucidLive | Review current live instructions | Live onboarding and risk controls govern the account |
A coupon never changes this policy. Choosing a lower purchase price does not convert a LucidDaily account into a news-permitted plan.
LucidDaily news restriction
The LucidDaily funded rule applies when both published conditions are present:
- The event impact is marked High.
- The event currency is USD.
The funded account must be flat from one minute before through one minute after the event. A position may not be opened or held through that window.
| Rule element | LucidDaily funded requirement |
|---|---|
| Event classification | High impact |
| Currency | USD |
| Start of flat window | One minute before the event |
| End of flat window | One minute after the event |
| Holding through the window | Not permitted |
| Opening within the window | Not permitted |
| Published consequence | Hard breach |
The broader trading-activities policy also states that news trading is not allowed on Daily accounts. For any detail not stated on the public page, the account agreement and dashboard notice should be treated as controlling.
Example LucidDaily blackout timeline
For a hypothetical U.S. high-impact event scheduled at 8:30 AM in the calendar’s displayed time zone:
| Time | Position status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Before 8:29 AM | Exit early enough to be flat | Avoid entering the restricted window with exposure |
| 8:29 AM | Flat | One minute before the release |
| 8:30 AM | Flat | Scheduled event time |
| 8:31 AM | Remain flat through the boundary | One minute after the release |
| After the restricted window | Reassess current conditions | Confirm the window has ended before trading |
This is a timeline example, not a substitute for the firm’s event calendar or platform clock. Allowing an extra safety margin can reduce timing errors caused by latency or mismatched clocks.
LucidFlex, LucidPro and LucidDirect policy
Lucid Trading’s general policy permits traders on Flex, Pro and Direct to enter or exit around scheduled or unscheduled news without the activity itself creating a breach. That permission does not remove market risk.
| Risk during news | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Slippage | Execution may occur away from the intended price |
| Velocity logic | Sudden price movement may trigger order-handling protections |
| Spread or liquidity changes | Fills can become less predictable |
| Fast drawdown movement | Loss limits can be reached quickly |
| Platform delay | Orders may not update as expected |
| Trader responsibility | The trader bears the outcome of news-event decisions |
Permission is not a risk guarantee
“Allowed” means the act of trading around news is permitted for these plans. It does not guarantee a fill, prevent liquidation, waive drawdown rules, or protect against technical problems.
Plan-by-plan decision table
| Question | LucidDaily | LucidFlex | LucidPro | LucidDirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can news be traded under the general policy? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Is U.S. high-impact news specifically restricted? | Yes on funded accounts | Not under the cited general policy | Not under the cited general policy | Not under the cited general policy |
| Must other risk rules still be followed? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can the coupon alter the rule? | No | No | No | No |
| Should the trader check the plan label? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Step-by-step news-event compliance routine
Step 1: Confirm the exact account
Check whether the dashboard says LucidDaily, LucidFlex, LucidPro or LucidDirect. Do not rely on memory when operating multiple accounts.
Step 2: Review the event calendar
Identify the scheduled time, impact classification and currency. For LucidDaily funded accounts, the cited restriction requires both High impact and USD.
Step 3: Synchronize clocks
Compare the event calendar, computer clock and platform clock. Time-zone mistakes can place a trade inside the restricted window.
Step 4: Flatten LucidDaily early
Do not wait until the final second. Close the position with enough time for the execution to be confirmed before the one-minute pre-event boundary.
Step 5: Cancel working orders
A resting order can open a position unexpectedly. Review pending entries, stops attached to inactive entries, and automated instructions.
Step 6: Confirm the account is flat
Check position quantity and working orders. A chart that looks flat is not enough if the order panel still shows exposure.
Step 7: Resume only after the window
Wait until the published post-event restriction has ended, then reassess volatility before entering again.
| Pre-event audit field | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Account name | Daily, Flex, Pro or Direct |
| Event impact | High or another classification |
| Event currency | USD or another currency |
| Scheduled timestamp | Correct time zone |
| Open position | Zero for restricted Daily window |
| Working orders | Canceled or intentionally managed |
| Automation | Disabled if it could reopen a Daily position |
| Platform confirmation | Position and order panels agree |
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why it creates risk | Better action |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming every Lucid plan has the same rule | Daily differs from Flex, Pro and Direct | Check the program name |
| Watching only event impact | LucidDaily’s funded condition also specifies USD | Check impact and currency |
| Closing at the exact boundary | Latency can leave the account exposed | Flatten with a safety margin |
| Leaving a stop-entry order active | It can create a new position | Cancel working orders |
| Treating permitted news trading as protected | Slippage and velocity risk remain | Reduce risk deliberately |
| Assuming a coupon changes rules | Discounts affect price only | Separate checkout and compliance |
AUDIT coupon section
The active Futures Prop Firm Offers deal lists AUDIT for up to 40% off qualifying Lucid Trading futures accounts. Current campaign details specify:
- Up to 40% off qualifying daily-payout accounts.
- 30% off LucidFlex, LucidPro and LucidDirect.
The current official 25K LucidPro base price is $135.00, so the verified LucidPro example is exact. A stable LucidDaily base price was not verified, so its calculation is clearly hypothetical.
| Firm | Plan | Original price | Onsite discount | Coupon | Amount saved | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Trading | 25K LucidPro | $135.00 verified | 30% | AUDIT | $40.50 | $94.50 |
| Lucid Trading | LucidDaily example | $100.00 hypothetical | Up to 40% | AUDIT | Up to $40.00 | As low as $60.00 |
| Lucid Trading | LucidFlex example | $100.00 hypothetical | 30% | AUDIT | $30.00 | $70.00 |
| Lucid Trading | LucidDirect example | $100.00 hypothetical | 30% | AUDIT | $30.00 | $70.00 |
How to apply AUDIT
- Select the intended Lucid futures program.
- Confirm the plan name and account size.
- Review that program’s news-event policy.
- Continue to checkout.
- Enter AUDIT in the coupon field.
- Apply the code and wait for the subtotal to update.
- Verify the plan-specific reduction.
- Complete payment only after the correct plan and final amount are visible.
Coupon and rule separation
| Item | Coupon effect |
|---|---|
| Initial account price | Reduced according to the onsite plan rate |
| News-event permission | No change |
| LucidDaily restricted window | No change |
| Hard-breach classification | No change |
| Slippage or velocity risk | No protection |
| Drawdown and loss limits | No change |
Which plan fits a news-event strategy?
| Strategy preference | Rule consideration |
|---|---|
| Intentionally trades scheduled releases | Compare Flex, Pro and Direct rules |
| Avoids high-impact events | Daily restriction may be manageable |
| Uses automation | Ensure the system cannot open a Daily trade in the restricted window |
| Trades several Lucid plans | Use separate account-specific checklists |
| Holds through rapid volatility | Review slippage and drawdown risk before choosing a plan |
The correct choice depends on the entire program, not only the news policy or coupon percentage.
Bottom line
Lucid Trading’s news rule is program-specific: Daily does not permit news trading, while Flex, Pro and Direct do. LucidDaily funded accounts must be flat from one minute before through one minute after U.S. high-impact red-folder events. AUDIT can reduce the purchase price, but it never modifies this restriction or any other trading rule.
