Bulenox Accounts Overview 2026: Every Size, Option & Stage Compared

Bulenox offers 5 account sizes ($25K–$250K) across two rule sets (Option 1: trailing drawdown, Option 2: EOD drawdown) and a three-stage funding path from Qualification to Master to Funded. After trading Bulenox for seven months across multiple account sizes and pulling four payouts via PayPal, I've seen how the choice of account size and option directly impacts pass rates, payout speed, and long-term earning potential. Most traders pick the wrong account—either too large for their strategy or the wrong drawdown type for their style. The 50K and 100K accounts are the sweet spot for most futures traders, but the "right" account depends on your session timing, position sizing, and how you handle intraday drawdowns. This guide breaks down every Bulenox account from $25K to $250K, both options, all three stages, and the real costs nobody talks about.

Bulenox Account Sizes at a Glance

Before diving into specifics, here's the full picture. Every account size is available with both Option 1 (trailing drawdown) and Option 2 (EOD drawdown). The rules, drawdown amounts, and profit targets are identical between options—what changes is how the drawdown tracks and whether you get scaling or full contracts from day one.

The numbers that jump out: the $25K account has a 1:1 ratio of profit target to max drawdown ($1,500 each). That's brutal. You basically need to hit the target without any significant drawdown along the way. The $50K gives you a better $3,000 target against $2,500 drawdown—still tight, but workable. The $100K is where the ratio starts favoring you more, and it's the account I've used most.

Option 1 vs Option 2: The Two Bulenox Rule Sets

This is the single most important decision you'll make at Bulenox, and I've seen traders wreck accounts within days because they picked wrong. Here's the real difference, not the marketing version.

Option 1: Trailing Drawdown (Full Contracts, No Scaling)

Option 1 uses a real-time trailing drawdown. Your drawdown floor moves up tick by tick as your account reaches new equity highs—including unrealized gains. If your $50K account peaks at $52,800 intraday (even for a moment), your drawdown floor moves to $50,300 ($52,800 - $2,500). If you then close the day at $51,200, your floor is still at $50,300 because it already moved.

The upside: you get full contract access from day one. On a $50K Option 1, that's 7 contracts immediately. No scaling tiers to unlock. You can trade your normal size from the first session.

The risk: it's unforgiving. Every intraday equity peak permanently tightens your drawdown buffer. I learned this the hard way on my second Bulenox account—had a trade peak at +$1,400 unrealized, closed at +$600, and my drawdown floor had already moved up $1,400. Two days later, a normal losing day of -$700 almost breached me because my actual buffer was much tighter than I realized.

Best for: Traders who take profits aggressively, don't let winners run too far, and have tight stop management. If you know your max favorable excursion (MFE) on most trades is close to your actual take-profit, Option 1's trailing won't hurt you much.

Option 2: EOD Drawdown (Scaling Plan, Daily Loss Limit)

Option 2 uses end-of-day drawdown. Your drawdown floor only updates when you close the day at a new equity high. This means intraday swings don't count. You can be down $2,000 at 11 AM, recover to +$500 by close, and your drawdown floor only cares about that end-of-day balance.

The tradeoff: you start with fewer contracts and unlock more as you profit (scaling plan), and there's a daily loss limit that pauses trading if hit (not a violation—just suspension for the rest of that day).

On a $50K Option 2, you start with 2 contracts. You unlock 4 contracts after $1,501 in profit, 6 after $2,001, and the full 7 only after $2,501. That scaling can feel painfully slow if you're used to trading 4-5 contracts.

Best for: Traders who let trades breathe, take heat on positions intraday, and prefer end-of-day accounting. If you're the type to hold through a pullback and close green by end of day, Option 2's EOD drawdown is significantly more forgiving than trailing.

The Three-Stage Funding Path

Bulenox doesn't hand you funded capital after passing one evaluation. It's a progression, and understanding each stage saves you from nasty surprises.

Stage 1: Qualification Account

This is your evaluation. You pay the monthly subscription, pick your size and option, and trade until you hit the profit target without breaching drawdown. No minimum trading days required—technically you can pass in a single day if your P&L hits the target cleanly.

My fastest Qualification pass was 4 trading days on a $50K Option 2. My slowest was 18 days on a $100K Option 1 (trailing drawdown kept tightening, forcing me to trade smaller). The average across my accounts was around 8-9 days.

Key detail most people miss: if you breach before your next billing date, you get a free reset on that billing date. The completed trading days carry over. If you breach on day 12 of your billing cycle but had accumulated 8 trading days, those 8 days survive the reset. You only need to hit the profit target again—not re-do the trading days.

Stage 2: Master Account

After passing Qualification, you activate a Master Account with a one-time fee ($143–$898 depending on size). No more monthly subscription. This is where payouts start.

Rules are the same as Qualification with one critical addition: the 40% consistency rule. No single trading day can represent more than 40% of your total profit when you request a payout. And you need at least 10 trading days before your first withdrawal.

The trailing/EOD drawdown stops moving once it reaches your initial starting balance + $100. So on a $50K account, once your drawdown floor reaches $50,100, it locks there permanently. That's a meaningful safety net once you build enough buffer.

First three payouts are capped by account size:

The safety threshold reserve is the amount you can't withdraw—it must stay in the account. On a $50K account, that's $2,600 that's permanently locked. After the first three capped payouts, withdrawal limits are lifted and you keep 100% of the first $10,000 total, then 90/10 split after that.

Stage 3: Funded Account

After three successful Master payouts, Bulenox transitions you to a Funded Account. This is real capital, but with tighter rules: only 5 trading days needed before payouts (down from 10), and you can't refuse the transition—if you do, your Master account closes and profits vanish.

I haven't reached Funded status on Bulenox yet (still on Master after four payouts, which means the transition should be coming). But from what I've seen in the community, Funded accounts behave similarly to Master with the advantage of fewer required trading days per payout cycle.

Which Account Size Should You Choose?

This depends entirely on your trading style, capital tolerance, and experience level. Here's my honest breakdown after trading multiple sizes.

The $25K: Not Worth It for Most Traders

The $1,500 profit target against a $1,500 drawdown is a coin flip. You have zero margin for error. One bad morning and you're done. The 3-contract limit (Option 1) barely lets you trade a single ES contract with proper risk management. My verdict: unless you exclusively trade micros and have extremely disciplined risk management, skip this one. The $30 monthly savings vs the $50K doesn't justify the dramatically harder target-to-drawdown ratio.

The $50K: Best Entry Point

This is where I started and where I'd tell most traders to start. $2,500 drawdown gives you breathing room, 7 contracts on Option 1 let you trade 1-2 ES or 3-4 NQ contracts comfortably, and the $3,000 profit target is achievable in 7-10 trading days with consistent $400-$500 daily gains. The $175/month subscription and $148 activation fee make total cost to first payout around $500-$700 depending on how fast you pass.

The $100K: Best for Scaling

If you've already proven yourself on a 50K, the 100K is the natural upgrade. 12 contracts give you serious position sizing flexibility. The $6,000 profit target sounds steep but with 3-4 ES contracts, that's 30-40 points of cumulative net profit—very achievable over 10-15 days. The $3,000 drawdown is the same as the 50K's $2,500, relatively speaking (3% vs 5% of account), so it actually feels less punishing.

The $150K and $250K: For Experienced Multi-Account Traders

The jump in monthly cost ($325 and $535) and activation fees ($498 and $898) makes these a serious investment. You need to be very confident in your strategy before committing. The drawdown percentages get tighter as you go up (3% on $150K, 2.2% on $250K), which means your risk management has to be increasingly precise. I'd only recommend these if you're already profitable on smaller accounts and want to run fewer accounts at larger size rather than multiple 50K or 100K accounts.

The Real Cost of a Bulenox Account

Nobody talks about total cost to first payout. Here's what it actually looks like:

Monthly subscription × months to pass + activation fee + data feed (included in activation) + potential resets ($78 each). On my $50K Option 2, total investment to first payout was: $175 (1 month sub) + $148 (activation) + 0 resets = $323. My first payout was $1,500 (capped). Net return on first cycle: $1,177. Not bad. But my $100K attempt took two months plus a reset: $215 × 2 + $78 + $248 = $756. First $2,000 payout netted me $1,244. Still positive, but the math gets less attractive with resets and extended evaluation periods.

The lesson? Pick an account size you can pass within one billing cycle. A $50K pass in 8 days beats a $100K pass in 45 days, every time.

Running Multiple Bulenox Accounts

Bulenox allows up to 3 simultaneous Master Accounts, but with a catch: you can only activate the next one after your drawdown reaches the initial starting balance on a previous account. In practice, this means you need to build enough profit on Account #1 before unlocking Account #2.

You can also subscribe to multiple Qualification Accounts under the same login. All accounts link to one Rithmic User ID. If Bulenox discovers you've created multiple logins to circumvent the 3-account limit, they'll delete everything without a refund—no appeals.

My approach: I run one $50K and one $100K simultaneously. The 50K is my "safety" account where I trade more conservatively, and the 100K is where I push for bigger payouts. Having two different sizes forces me to adjust position sizing per account, which actually makes me a more disciplined trader.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bulenox Accounts

What's the best Bulenox account for beginners?

The $50K with Option 2 (EOD drawdown). The EOD drawdown forgives intraday swings, the daily loss limit prevents catastrophic days, and the $175/month is manageable. You'll start with 2 contracts and scale up, which forces discipline.

Can I switch from Option 1 to Option 2 after starting?

No. Once you select your option during Qualification purchase, it's locked for that account through Master and Funded stages. If you want to try the other option, you need a separate account. Pick carefully.

How long does it take to pass Bulenox Qualification?

There's no minimum trading days during Qualification. Technically one day is enough. Realistically, 5-15 trading days for most consistent traders. My average was 8-9 days across four accounts. Aggressive traders can pass faster, but rushing increases breach risk significantly.

What happens if I breach my Master Account?

It's closed permanently. No resets on Master Accounts—that option is only available during Qualification. You'd need to start over with a new Qualification subscription. This is why conservative trading on Master is critical. The $148 activation fee is gone, plus whatever time you invested.

Is the $10K account worth considering?

Bulenox offers a $10K account (Option 2 only, micro contracts only) for $95/month. It's essentially a training wheels account. The $400 daily loss limit and micro-only restriction make it impractical for anything beyond learning the platform. Skip it unless you're brand new to prop trading and want to test the Bulenox workflow for minimal cost.

How does the free reset on billing date work?

If you breach your Qualification Account before your next billing date, you get one free reset when the billing cycle renews. Your trading days carry over, but your balance resets to the starting amount. This only works on the billing date—mid-cycle resets cost $78.

Can I trade the same strategy on all my Bulenox accounts?

Yes. Copy trading across your own accounts is allowed, including using trade copier software. All accounts must be under the same login. Many traders mirror trades across a 50K and 100K to maximize the same edge.

What's the minimum withdrawal amount?

$1,000 across all account sizes. Payouts process weekly on Wednesdays. After the first three capped withdrawals, there's no maximum limit per withdrawal—you can take everything above the safety threshold reserve.

Do I need to trade every day on a Bulenox account?

No mandatory daily trading. But on Master Accounts, you need 10 trading days before your first payout and 10 days between subsequent payouts. A "trading day" requires at least one round-trip trade. Some traders place a single micro contract trade on slow days just to log the day.

How does Bulenox compare to other prop firms on account flexibility?

Bulenox's two-option system (trailing vs EOD) gives more choice than most competitors. Topstep and Apex offer only trailing drawdown. TakeProfitTrader has EOD in evaluation but switches to intraday trailing when funded. Lucid Trading uses EOD across all stages. The tradeoff is Bulenox's scaling on Option 2, which limits your contracts early on—something most competitors don't do.

What's the actual difference between Master and Funded accounts?

Master is sim-funded (simulated capital, real payouts). Funded is real capital. The practical differences: Funded requires only 5 trading days per payout cycle (vs 10 on Master), but the transition is mandatory after 3 Master payouts. You can't stay on Master indefinitely.

Are there any hidden fees I should know about?

The activation fee is the big one traders forget to budget for. Exchange data fees are included in activation, but commission rates on trades are separate—Bulenox charges per-side commissions at standard Rithmic rates. High-volume scalpers should factor in $5-$15 per day in commissions depending on contract count and trade frequency.

Can I run Bulenox accounts alongside other prop firms?

Absolutely. There's no exclusivity clause. Many traders (myself included) run Bulenox alongside Lucid Trading, TakeProfitTrader, and others. Different firms suit different market conditions, and diversifying across prop firms reduces your dependency on any single firm's rules or payout reliability.

What happens to my profits if I don't agree to move to Funded?

They disappear. If Bulenox offers you the Funded transition after three Master payouts and you decline, the Master Account closes and any remaining profits are forfeit. There's no "stay on Master" option. Accept the transition—there's no downside.

Which account size has the best cost-to-payout ratio?

The $50K. At $175/month + $148 activation, your total investment is roughly $323 if you pass in one month. First three payouts at $1,500 each = $4,500. That's a 13.9x return on investment before the payout caps are even lifted. The $100K is close behind, but the higher monthly cost and activation fee make the breakeven slower.

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