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LucidFlex 50K is the account I point most traders to, Pro for fast passers, Direct only for experienced traders
90% split · Daily to 10-Day Cycles payouts
Honest reviews · updated 2026
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Four distinct current routes: Rapid, Pro, Builder and limited-time Rapid EOD
Up to 90/10 split · Daily to 14 days payouts
BEST FOR FAST PAYOUTS
90 percent profit split on every program in the sim stage, no tiered ramp
90/10 split · Daily (Elite Daily only) payouts
TESTED WITH REAL MONEY
Acquired OANDA (regulated forex broker, founded 1996) in December 2025, making FTMO the first prop firm to own a regulated retail broker in the category
80% / 90% split · Bi-Weekly payouts
TESTED WITH REAL MONEY
Longest continuous operating record in retail futures prop, founded 2012
90% split · On request (eligibility-based) payouts
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