Bulenox Futures List: All Tradeable Instruments

I've been trading Bulenox accounts for months across multiple sizes. First thing I check with any prop firm? The instrument list—not just what's available, but what's actually tradeable with decent liquidity.

Bulenox offers a solid futures lineup. Not the most extensive, but everything here is liquid and actively traded. Here's exactly what you can trade, organized by asset class.

Platform setup tested firsthand: I've connected Bulenox accounts through NinjaTrader, and several other platforms on their 20+ supported list. The setup notes here come from actually configuring these connections on live Qualification and Master accounts, not from copying help docs.

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Index Futures: The Core Trading Instruments

Index futures are where most Bulenox traders (including me) spend their time. High liquidity, tight spreads, clear price action.

I trade ES and MES most often. ES for larger positions, MES when sizing down. The micros are perfect for Bulenox's trailing drawdown—more contracts within the same risk limits.

NQ moves faster. Bigger swings, but also bigger drawdown risk. I use MNQ during evaluations for exposure without full contract risk.

Energy Futures: Oil and Natural Gas

Energy contracts are available but less liquid. I trade WTI crude occasionally—only when there's clear directional momentum.

CL moves fast. A $2 spike is $2,000 per contract on full CL. MCL is safer for testing.

NG? Too volatile during evals. Wide spreads, overnight gaps. Skip it until funded.

Metals Futures: Gold, Silver, Copper

Metals are solid. Gold (GC) is one of my go-to instruments on Bulenox—especially during volatile macro sessions when equities are choppy.

GC is clean. I've traded it extensively on both Option 1 and Option 2—responds well to dollar movements and Fed speeches. A $10 move is $1,000 per contract.

MGC works perfectly for evaluations. Trade 3-4 micros instead of 1 full contract with tighter risk control.

Silver moves more than gold percentage-wise. Copper is tradeable but less liquid. I stick to GC/MGC.

Agricultural Futures: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat

Ag futures are available but I rarely trade them. Lower liquidity, wider spreads, seasonal patterns requiring specialized knowledge.

If you trade ags regularly—go for it. If you're just passing an eval, stick to liquid instruments. Indices, gold, maybe oil.

Currency Futures: Limited Selection

Bulenox offers some currency futures. I don't trade these often—prefer forex pairs on other platforms.

Contract Limits by Account Size

Bulenox doesn't publish exact limits, but here's what fits within reasonable risk parameters:

25K: 2 MES or 4 MNQ, 1 ES/NQ, 2-3 MGC
50K: 3-4 MES or 6-8 MNQ, 2 ES or 1-2 NQ, 4-5 MGC or 1 GC
100K: 6-8 MES or 10+ MNQ, 3-4 ES or 2-3 NQ, 2 GC or 8+ MGC

These aren't hard limits—they're based on what fits the drawdown structure. Option 1 (trailing) requires more conservative sizing. Option 2 (EOD) gives slightly more room.

Commission Structure

Bulenox charges per-side commissions—standard Rithmic rates.

Typical costs:

• ES/NQ/YM/RTY: ~$2.00-$2.50 per side
• Micros: ~$0.50-$0.60 per side
• GC/SI/CL: ~$2.50-$3.00 per side
• Micro metals/energy: ~$0.60-$0.70 per side

High-volume scalpers need to factor these in. I add $5-$10 to profit targets when trading 4+ contracts.

What I Trade

My rotation: ES/MES (80%), GC/MGC (15%), NQ/MNQ occasionally (5%)

I don't touch ags, rarely trade energy, skip currencies. Why? Liquidity and familiarity. Master one or two instruments instead of dabbling in ten.

FAQ

Can I trade all instruments during evaluation?

Yes. Full access during eval and funded phases.

Which instruments have the tightest spreads?

ES, NQ, and GC. Most liquid, spreads rarely exceed 1-2 ticks.

Can I trade options on futures?

No. Futures-only. Straight directional trading.

Do contracts expire?

Yes. Close before expiration or roll manually to next contract month. Most traders focus on front-month (highest liquidity).

Bottom Line: Trade What's Liquid

Bulenox offers enough instruments to build a solid futures trading strategy. You don't need 50 contracts to be profitable—you need 2-3 that you understand deeply.

My advice? Pick one or two from this list:

• ES/MES (S&P 500) — most liquid, cleanest price action
• NQ/MNQ (Nasdaq) — higher volatility, bigger moves
• GC/MGC (Gold) — solid alternative when equities are choppy

Master those. Pass your eval. Get funded. Then expand if you want.

The full instrument list is there if you need it. But less is more during evaluation phases—focus beats diversification every time.

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