Research profile
Lux Trading Firm
Watch flags
Lux Trading Firm Ltd is an unregulated prop trading entity based in the UK. Watch flags: unregulated entity, discretionary trade rejection rules
UK-based prop firm with swing-friendly rules and direct funded accounts.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Founded
- 2019
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on equities, forex; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, options; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Lux Trading Firm offers evaluation and direct funded multi-asset accounts with no time limits, overnight holds, and a structured career path including a Premium Trader Programme up to $10M allocation.
"Develop professional traders through realistic, swing-trading-friendly funding."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Forex
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- London, UK
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Swing-friendly rules
- CEO
- Damian Capolongo
- Team size
- 25–75
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
1-Step Evaluation
Source| Account | Fee | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100K | £199 | 10% | $6,000 |
| $400K | £449 | 12% | $24,000 |
| $1M | £999 | 15% | $60,000 |
- Profit split
- Up to 80%
- Max allocation
- $10,000,000
- Platforms
- MatchTrader, MT4, Trading View, Trader Evolution
Instant Funding
Instant Funding
Source| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $100K | £299 | 12% |
| $400K | £699 | 12% |
- Profit split
- Up to 80%
- Platforms
- MatchTrader, MT4, Trading View, Trader Evolution
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Account scales up upon reaching 10% profit target at each stage, from 25k up to $10 million.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Massive scaling ceiling
- +Allows overnight/weekend
- +Multi-asset
Trade-offs
- −Lower split than challenge firms
- −Slower onboarding
Lux Trading Firm FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Lux Trading Firm?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Lux Trading Firm before purchasing.
Does Lux Trading Firm offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Lux Trading Firm offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Lux Trading Firm's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 75% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a monthly basis; first payout eligibility: Monthly once reaching the Professional Account stage. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does Lux Trading Firm's scaling plan work?+
Lux Trading Firm publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $10,000,000 through scaling. Account scales up upon reaching 10% profit target at each stage, from 25k up to $10 million. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are Lux Trading Firm's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Lux Trading Firm?+
Platforms: MetaTrader 5, TradingView. Markets: equities, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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