Bulenox 40% Consistency Rule Explained

I've withdrawn 6 payouts from Bulenox. Three of those payouts were delayed because I didn't hit the consistency requirement—even though I was net profitable for the cycle.

The 40% consistency rule is specific to Bulenox funded accounts. It's not during evaluation (that's a different rule). Once you're funded, you need 5 profitable days per payout cycle to qualify for withdrawal. Miss it, and your payout gets pushed to the next cycle.

Here's exactly how it works, why it exists, and how to structure your trading to hit it consistently.

Learned from experience: I've traded Bulenox for seven months across both Option 1 (trailing drawdown) and Option 2 (EOD drawdown), pulled four payouts via PayPal, and breached two accounts along the way. The rule breakdowns here come from real trading—including the mistakes that cost me accounts and what actually triggers violations.

The biggest trap at Bulenox is the interaction between drawdown type, the 40% consistency rule, and the safety threshold reserve—they compound in ways the help docs don't spell out. I broke down every rule with real examples and compliance strategies in my complete Bulenox rules guide, covering Qualification through Funded stages. For the absolute latest, check Bulenox's website or their help center.

What is the 40% Consistency Rule?

Bulenox requires 5 profitable trading days within each 14-day payout cycle once you're funded.

That's roughly 40% of trading days (5 out of ~10-12 available trading days in a two-week period). Hence "40% consistency rule."

Key points:

• Applies only to funded accounts (not evaluation)
• Measured per 14-day payout cycle
• Requires 5 green days (not 5 trades—5 full calendar days with net profit)
• Doesn't matter how much you make on green days—$50 counts the same as $500
• You can have red days—just need at least 5 days to close positive

Miss the 5 days? Your payout request gets delayed until the next cycle when you hit the requirement.

Why Bulenox Has This Rule

Most prop firms don't require funded consistency. Lucid Trading, for example, has zero funded consistency—you can make $3,000 on Monday and not trade again until next week. Still qualifies for payout.

Bulenox uses consistency to ensure traders aren't just lucky on one or two massive days. They want to see repeatable performance—proof you can generate profits across multiple sessions, not just hit a home run once and disappear.

Honestly? It's annoying when you're already profitable and you have to grind out green days just to unlock withdrawal. But I understand the logic—firms want sustained trading activity, not one-off wins.

How Profitable Days Are Counted

A "profitable day" means your account balance closed higher than it opened on that calendar day.

What Counts:

✅ +$50 day: Counts
✅ +$1,200 day: Counts
✅ +$10 day: Counts (any profit, even tiny, qualifies)

What Doesn't Count:

❌ Breakeven day ($0): Doesn't count as profitable
❌ Intraday profit that closes red: If you were up $300 at noon but closed -$50, it's a red day
❌ Winning trade held overnight: If you opened a trade Monday, held it overnight, and closed it Wednesday for profit—that profit counts toward Wednesday's P&L, not Monday's

The measurement is simple: Did your account balance increase from open to close on that calendar day? Yes = profitable day. No = doesn't count toward the 5.

Real Example: How I Missed Consistency (Twice)

Missed Cycle 1: Net Profitable, But Only 4 Green Days

Payout Cycle: January 1-14

Results:

• Day 1: +$320 ✅
• Day 2: +$180 ✅
• Day 3: -$150 ❌
• Day 4: Flat ($0) ❌
• Day 5: +$480 ✅
• Day 6: +$90 ✅
• Day 7: -$220 ❌
• Day 8: Didn't trade ❌
• Day 9: Didn't trade ❌
• Day 10: +$310 (but this was Day 15, new cycle) ❌

Total P&L: +$700 (net profitable)
Green days: 4 out of 10 trading days
Result: Payout delayed—needed 5 green days, only got 4

I was frustrated. Made $700 for the cycle. But because I had two breakeven/red days and took two days off, I didn't meet the consistency threshold.

Missed Cycle 2: Big Winner + Small Loser = Not Enough Green Days

Payout Cycle: February 1-14

Results:

• Day 1: +$1,400 ✅ (FOMC day, huge)
• Day 2: +$120 ✅
• Day 3: -$80 ❌
• Day 4: +$60 ✅
• Day 5: -$40 ❌
• Day 6: Flat ❌
• Day 7: +$90 ✅
• Day 8: -$110 ❌
• Day 9: Didn't trade ❌
• Day 10: Didn't trade ❌

Total P&L: +$1,440 (great cycle)
Green days: 4 out of 8 trading days
Result: Payout delayed again—even with $1,440 profit

That one hurt. I made $1,440 in two weeks. But my consistency was choppy—only 4 green days because I had three red days and two days off.

Bulenox doesn't care about your total P&L for consistency purposes. You need 5 calendar days closing positive.

Strategies to Hit 5 Green Days Consistently

After missing payouts twice, I adjusted my approach. Here's what works.

Strategy 1: Trade More Frequently (5+ Days Minimum)

Obvious but critical. If you only trade 5 days in the cycle, you need 100% win rate on those days. That's not realistic.

I now trade 8-10 days per cycle. Gives me buffer—if I have 2-3 red days, I still hit 5+ green days total.

Target: Trade at least 8 sessions per 14-day cycle.

Strategy 2: Take Small Wins on Slow Days

On days when I don't have high-conviction setups, I still trade 1-2 micros for small gains.

Example: Choppy Tuesday, no clear direction. I scalp 2 MES for +$60. Is $60 meaningful income? No. But it's a green day. Adds to my consistency count.

This feels like grinding, but it's necessary under Bulenox's structure. A +$60 day counts the same as a +$600 day for consistency purposes.

Strategy 3: Close Winning Trades Before EOD

If you're up $200 intraday but it's 4:30 PM and you're holding a position that could reverse—close it. Lock the green day.

I've watched traders hold through close, give back profits, and turn a green day red. Kills consistency.

If you're profitable intraday and within 30 minutes of close, seriously consider taking the win. Green day secured.

Strategy 4: Don't Force Trades Just for Consistency

Here's the balance: you need green days, but you don't want to trade recklessly just to hit the count.

If I'm 3 days into the cycle with 3 green days, I'm relaxed—on pace to hit 5+ easily. If I'm 10 days in with only 3 green days, I'm more aggressive about finding small winners to pad the count.

But I never force trades that violate my strategy just because I'm chasing consistency. That's how you breach drawdown or blow up a funded account.

Strategy 5: Track Your Consistency in Real-Time

I use a simple spreadsheet to track green days during each cycle.

Columns:

• Date
• P&L for day
• Green/Red/Flat
• Cumulative green days

By Day 7 of the cycle, I know exactly where I stand. If I'm at 2 green days by Day 7, I know I need 3 more in the next 7 days. Totally doable. If I'm at 1 green day by Day 10, I'm in trouble—need to trade daily and stay positive.

Real-time tracking prevents surprises at payout request time.

How Consistency Interacts With Drawdown

The consistency rule is independent of drawdown management, but they influence each other in practice.

Scenario: You're 12 days into the cycle with 4 green days. You need 1 more green day to qualify for payout. But you're also sitting $1,600 into your $2,000 EOD trailing drawdown.

Do you trade aggressively to secure that 5th green day? Or do you play it safe to protect drawdown?

I play it safe. Missing consistency delays payout by one cycle (annoying). Breaching drawdown ends the account (catastrophic).

If I'm tight on drawdown and still need consistency, I trade ultra-conservatively—1 micro contract, small targets, get the green day without risking breach.

You can recover from a delayed payout. You can't recover from a breached account.

What Happens If You Miss Consistency?

Your payout request gets denied for that cycle. You have to wait until the next 14-day cycle, hit the 5-day requirement, and request again.

You don't lose profits. Your account balance stays the same—you just can't withdraw until you meet consistency.

I've had delayed payouts twice. Both times, I hit consistency in the following cycle and withdrew successfully. It's frustrating, not catastrophic.

But if you repeatedly miss consistency (3+ cycles in a row), Bulenox may flag your account or ask questions about your trading activity. They want active traders, not people who trade once and disappear.

Does Consistency Apply During Evaluation?

No. During evaluation, there's no consistency requirement for profit distribution. Your only goals are:

1. Hit profit target
2. Don't breach drawdown

Once you're funded, the 40% consistency rule kicks in.

Some traders confuse eval rules with funded rules. They're different. Check Bulenox FAQ for complete rule breakdowns by phase.

Comparison: Bulenox Consistency vs Other Firms

Bulenox is one of the few firms that requires funded consistency. Most firms only care about consistency during evaluation—once you're funded, they let you trade however you want as long as you stay within drawdown limits.

That's the tradeoff with Bulenox: you get EOD drawdown flexibility, but you have to maintain regular trading activity to unlock payouts.

FAQ: Bulenox 40% Consistency

Do I need consistency during evaluation?

No. Only once you're funded.

What if I have 5 green days but I'm net negative for the cycle?

You meet consistency, but you probably won't request a payout if you're net negative. Consistency is one requirement—profitability is another.

Can I trade 5 days, take profit on all 5, then stop?

Yes. If you hit 5 green days in the first week, you qualify for payout even if you don't trade the second week.

Do weekends count as trading days?

No. Only actual trading days (Mon-Fri) count toward the 14-day cycle and the 5-day requirement.

What if I trade multiple instruments on one day?

Doesn't matter. All trades on a single calendar day combine into one daily P&L. If the net result is positive, it's 1 green day.

Does the rule change after first payout?

No. Every 14-day cycle requires 5 profitable days for payout eligibility.

More questions? See Bulenox funded account rules.

Bottom Line: Plan Your Trading Frequency Around Consistency

I've learned to treat the 40% consistency rule as a minimum trading frequency requirement. If I'm running a Bulenox funded account, I'm trading 8-10 days per cycle—not because I want to, but because I need to hit 5 green days reliably.

On firms with no funded consistency (Lucid, for example), I trade 3-5 days per cycle and focus on high-quality setups. On Bulenox, I trade more frequently but with smaller size on marginal days.

It's a different rhythm. Not better or worse—just different. If you're a selective trader who only takes 2-3 setups per month, Bulenox funded accounts will frustrate you. If you trade regularly, the consistency rule is easy to hit.

Know the rule before you pass evaluation. Don't get surprised by delayed payouts like I did.