Bulenox Accounts: All Sizes & Options Compared (2026)

Tested firsthand: I've run multiple Bulenox evaluation accounts across different sizes and compared Option 1 vs Option 2 pricing. What you're reading comes from real eval attempts — not marketing material.

For a side-by-side breakdown of every Bulenox account size, fee, and profit target, read my complete accounts overview. For the full picture, read my Bulenox review. For the absolute latest, check Bulenox's website or their help center.

Bulenox offers five futures evaluation account sizes ranging from $25K to $250K, each available in two distinct rule sets called Option 1 and Option 2. As of March 2026, monthly subscription fees start at $155 for the smallest Option 1 account and go up to $650 for the largest Option 2 account.

I've run evaluations on four of these five account sizes. The difference between Option 1 and Option 2 isn't just a pricing gap. It's a fundamentally different trading experience. Option 1 gives you raw freedom with a trailing drawdown. Option 2 gives you a safety net with end-of-day calculations but locks you into scaling and a daily loss limit.

This article breaks down every account size, compares both rule sets side by side, walks through the three-stage funding path, and gives you my honest take on which account makes sense depending on where you are as a trader.

What Account Sizes Does Bulenox Offer?

Bulenox has five account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K. Every size is available in both Option 1 and Option 2 configurations. The profit targets, drawdown limits, and fees all scale with account size.

Here's the full picture at a glance.

A few things stand out. The profit target on every account is exactly 6% of the account size. The trailing drawdown on Option 1 ranges from 6% on the 25K down to 2.2% on the 250K. Bigger accounts don't give you proportionally more breathing room. They give you less, relative to the balance.

How Does Option 1 vs Option 2 Work at Bulenox?

This is the single most important decision you'll make when signing up for Bulenox. The account size matters, but the rule set changes how you trade every single day.

Option 1 (Trailing Drawdown):

• Drawdown trails tick by tick. Your high-water mark moves in real time as your P&L goes up during a trade. If you're up $500 on an open position and it pulls back $500, your trailing drawdown just moved $500 higher.
• No daily loss limit. You can lose your entire drawdown in a single session if you want. Nobody stops you.
• Full contract access from day one. No scaling requirements.
• Lower monthly subscription fee.

Option 2 (EOD Drawdown):

• Drawdown only recalculates at the end of each trading session. If you're up $2,000 intraday and close the day at +$200, the drawdown only adjusts by $200.
• Daily loss limit applies. Bulenox cuts you off if you hit the daily threshold.
• Scaling plan means you start with fewer contracts and unlock more as your account grows.
• Higher monthly subscription fee.

Here's where traders get confused. Option 1 sounds better on paper because there's no daily loss limit and you get full contracts. But the trailing drawdown is brutal. It punishes you for having open profit and not locking it in. I've seen accounts fail on Option 1 that would have survived on Option 2 because the EOD calculation is so much more forgiving during volatile sessions.

If you're the type of trader who takes profits quickly and rarely lets winners run, Option 1 won't punish you much. If you hold trades for hours and ride through pullbacks, Option 2 is the safer bet.

What Do You Get With the Bulenox $25K Account?

The Bulenox $25K account is the cheapest entry point. As of March 2026, it costs $155/month for Option 1 and $175/month for Option 2.

The profit target is $1,500. On a $25K account, that's a 6% return to pass the evaluation. Sounds reasonable until you factor in the drawdown. Option 1 gives you $1,500 in trailing drawdown. That's a 1:1 ratio between your target and your maximum allowed loss. Tight.

I'll be blunt: the 25K is a lottery ticket account. You're paying $155-175 per month for an account where one bad trade can end the evaluation. There's almost no room for a losing streak. If you're trading ES (E-mini S&P 500), a 30-point adverse move on a single contract wipes out your entire drawdown.

Who it works for: Traders who scalp micro contracts on NQ or ES, take 2-3 ticks at a time, and don't hold through any drawdown. If that's not you, skip it.

Who should avoid it: Anyone who swings, holds through pullbacks, or trades during news events. The math doesn't work at this size.

What Do You Get With the Bulenox $50K Account?

The Bulenox $50K account costs $265/month for Option 1 and $315/month for Option 2. The profit target is $3,000, and the Option 1 trailing drawdown is $2,000.

This is where things start to get interesting for beginners. The drawdown-to-target ratio is still tight (2:3), but you have enough room to trade 1-2 contracts on ES without feeling like every tick decides your fate.

I ran my first Bulenox evaluation on a 50K Option 2 account. The EOD drawdown gave me room to hold through intraday volatility that would have blown a trailing account. I passed in 11 trading days, mostly trading NQ with 1-2 contracts. The scaling plan on Option 2 limited me initially, but by the time I was halfway to the profit target, I had enough contract access to close it out.

The $50 monthly premium for Option 2 over Option 1 is worth it at this size. You're paying an extra $50/month to not have the drawdown chase you in real time. For a beginning trader, that's cheap insurance.

What Do You Get With the Bulenox $100K Account?

The Bulenox $100K account is the sweet spot of the lineup. As of March 2026, it costs $375/month for Option 1 and $475/month for Option 2. The profit target is $6,000, and the Option 1 trailing drawdown is $3,000.

At the 100K level, the drawdown ratio is 1:2 (drawdown-to-target). You need to make $6,000 while staying within a $3,000 trailing loss. On Option 1, that means you can afford a losing day or two as long as you don't let open profits run against you. On Option 2, the EOD math gives you significantly more room to operate.

This is the account I recommend for experienced traders. You get enough contract access on Option 1 to trade meaningful size from day one. The profit target is achievable in 10-15 trading days with disciplined NQ or ES scalping. And the $375/month fee is reasonable relative to the payout potential once you're funded.

One thing to watch: the $100 price gap between Option 1 and Option 2 at this level is significant. If you're paying $475/month and taking 3-4 weeks to pass, you're burning $475+ before you even get to the Master stage (where there's another activation fee). Budget accordingly.

What Do You Get With the Bulenox $150K Account?

The Bulenox $150K account costs $475/month for Option 1 and $540/month for Option 2. The profit target is $9,000 with a $4,500 trailing drawdown on Option 1.

The drawdown-to-target ratio is the same as the 100K (1:2), so the relative difficulty doesn't change. What changes is the absolute dollar amounts. $9,000 in profit takes longer to accumulate even with more contracts, and $4,500 in trailing drawdown can evaporate in a single bad session if you're trading 3+ contracts on NQ.

I haven't run a 150K evaluation myself. At this price point, I'd rather run a 100K Option 1 and save $100/month in subscription fees. The funded payout difference between a 100K and 150K account matters, but only if you pass. And the pass rate drops as account sizes increase because traders tend to overtrade larger accounts.

The 150K sits in an awkward middle ground. It costs almost as much as the 250K Option 1 ($575) but gives you 40% less buying power. If you're considering the 150K, ask yourself: would you be better off with a 100K at lower cost, or stretching to a 250K for just $100 more per month?

What Do You Get With the Bulenox $250K Account?

The Bulenox $250K account is the flagship. As of March 2026, it costs $575/month for Option 1 and $650/month for Option 2. The profit target is $15,000, and the Option 1 trailing drawdown is $5,500.

Look at those numbers carefully. A $15,000 profit target with a $5,500 drawdown. That's a 1:2.7 ratio. You need to make nearly three times your allowed loss to pass. This is the hardest evaluation in the Bulenox lineup by a significant margin.

The 250K account is designed for traders who can consistently extract large moves from the market over multiple weeks. You're not passing this in a few days unless you catch a massive trend. Most traders who attempt the 250K end up burning through multiple months of subscription fees before they either pass or give up.

The takeaway: Bulenox doesn't scale drawdown proportionally with profit target. The bigger the account, the harder the evaluation relative to your safety margin. The 250K is the toughest pass, period.

How Does Bulenox's Three-Stage Funding Path Work?

Bulenox uses a three-stage funding model: Qualification, Master, and Funded. Most traders only think about passing the evaluation and ignore what comes after. That's a mistake because the Master stage has its own set of rules and costs.

Stage 1: Qualification

This is the evaluation phase. You pick your account size and option, pay the monthly subscription, and trade until you hit the profit target. There's no time limit on most Bulenox evaluations, which is a plus. You can take as long as you need.

The rules during Qualification depend on whether you chose Option 1 or Option 2. Same drawdown mechanics, same daily loss limits (or lack of them), same scaling plans. If you breach any rule, the account resets and you keep paying the monthly subscription to try again.

Stage 2: Master

Once you pass Qualification, Bulenox requires an activation fee to enter the Master stage. This is where traders start making real withdrawals, but the capital is still Bulenox's. You trade under their risk parameters with weekly payout eligibility.

The 40% consistency rule kicks in at this stage. No single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profit. This is designed to prevent traders from hitting one massive day and immediately requesting a payout. You need to demonstrate consistent performance across multiple sessions.

The activation fee varies by account size and is a one-time cost. It's separate from your monthly subscription, which stops once you enter the Master stage. Think of it as a license to trade funded capital.

Stage 3: Funded

After demonstrating consistency in the Master stage, you move to the Funded stage. This is live capital with real payouts. The exact criteria for moving from Master to Funded aren't always transparent, but it generally requires sustained profitability over multiple weeks while following all rules.

What Are Bulenox's Activation Fees by Account Size?

Once you pass the Qualification stage, Bulenox charges a one-time activation fee to enter the Master stage. This fee is separate from your monthly subscription. The subscription stops once you're in Master, but the activation fee replaces it as a cost barrier.

Bulenox doesn't always publish these fees prominently. They can change with promotions or policy updates. As of March 2026, check the latest activation fee schedule directly on Bulenox's pricing page before committing to an account size. The fee scales with account size, and for larger accounts it's substantial enough that you should factor it into your total cost-to-funded calculation.

Your real cost to get funded at Bulenox isn't just the monthly subscription. It's: (months to pass x monthly fee) + activation fee. If you take two months to pass a $100K Option 1 evaluation, you're looking at $750 in subscription fees plus the activation fee. That's a meaningful number, and it's why I push people toward the 50K or 100K over the 150K or 250K. The faster you can realistically pass, the less total capital you burn.

Which Bulenox Account Should You Choose?

This depends entirely on two things: your experience level and your trading style. Forget about the account size for a second. Start with the rule set.

If you're a beginner: $50K Option 2

Option 2 is more forgiving. The EOD drawdown means you can survive intraday volatility without the trailing calculation constantly eating into your buffer. The daily loss limit forces you to stop before you blow up the whole account in one session. The scaling plan keeps you from overtrading with too many contracts before you've proven yourself.

The $50K gives you enough room to trade 1-2 contracts and build to the $3,000 profit target over 2-4 weeks. The $315/month fee is manageable for most traders.

If you're experienced: $100K Option 1

Option 1 is raw. No daily loss limit means you control your own risk. Full contract access means you can trade your normal size from day one. The trailing drawdown is the only thing working against you, and if you're disciplined about taking profits and cutting losses, it's manageable.

The $6,000 profit target on a $100K account is achievable for a trader who consistently pulls 2-4 points from NQ or 5-10 points from ES per session. The $375/month fee is the best value in the lineup relative to the funded account size.

What I'd avoid

The $25K at any option. The margin for error is too small. One losing day and the evaluation is effectively over.

The $250K unless you've already passed smaller evaluations multiple times and have a proven track record of consistent profitability over weeks, not days. The target-to-drawdown ratio is punishing.

The $150K is overpriced for what it offers. The 100K is a better deal. The 250K gives you more room if you can handle the target. The 150K splits the difference without winning on either end.

The Bottom Line

Bulenox gives you ten possible combinations across five account sizes and two rule sets. That sounds like a lot, but the real decision is simple.

If you're new to prop trading or haven't passed an evaluation before, the $50K Option 2 at $315/month is the right starting point. The EOD drawdown gives you breathing room. The daily loss limit keeps you from self-destructing. The profit target is achievable without needing a career-defining week.

If you've passed evaluations at other firms and know your numbers, the $100K Option 1 at $375/month offers the best value in the Bulenox lineup. Full contracts from day one, no daily loss limit, and a $6,000 target that's realistic for a disciplined trader.

The bottom line: pick the account size where you can realistically hit the profit target while staying comfortably within the drawdown limit. Not the account where you might hit it on your best week. The one where you can grind it out on a normal one. For most traders, that's the 50K or the 100K. Start there. You can always scale up after you've proven the system works for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Account Sizes Does Bulenox Offer?

Bulenox offers five account sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K. Each size is available in two rule sets (Option 1 and Option 2), giving traders ten possible configurations to choose from. The account sizes are fixed and can't be customized.

What Is the Cheapest Bulenox Account?

The cheapest Bulenox account is the $25K Option 1 at $155 per month. The same $25K account with Option 2 (EOD drawdown) costs $175 per month. Both are monthly subscription fees that continue until you pass the evaluation or cancel.

What Is the Difference Between Bulenox Option 1 and Option 2?

Bulenox Option 1 uses a trailing drawdown that tracks tick by tick with no daily loss limit and full contract access from day one. Bulenox Option 2 uses an end-of-day drawdown that only recalculates at session close, includes a daily loss limit, and requires a scaling plan for contract access. Option 1 costs less per month but is less forgiving intraday.

What Are the Profit Targets for Bulenox Accounts?

Bulenox profit targets are $1,500 (25K), $3,000 (50K), $6,000 (100K), $9,000 (150K), and $15,000 (250K). Every profit target equals exactly 6% of the account size. These targets apply during the Qualification stage and must be reached without breaching the drawdown limit.

Does Bulenox Have a Daily Loss Limit?

Bulenox only has a daily loss limit on Option 2 accounts. Option 1 accounts at Bulenox have no daily loss limit, meaning your only constraint is the overall trailing max drawdown. On Option 2, the daily loss limit is enforced and will shut down your trading for the session if you hit it.

How Does Bulenox's Trailing Drawdown Work?

Bulenox's trailing drawdown on Option 1 accounts updates tick by tick in real time. If your account reaches a high-water mark of $103,000, the drawdown floor moves up with it. On a 100K account with a $3,000 trailing drawdown, that floor becomes $100,000. The trailing drawdown never moves back down, only up.

What Is the Bulenox Master Stage?

The Bulenox Master stage is the second phase after passing the Qualification evaluation. Traders pay a one-time activation fee to enter, gain access to weekly payouts, and must follow a 40% consistency rule where no single day accounts for more than 40% of total profit. The monthly subscription stops once you reach Master.

Can You Switch Between Option 1 and Option 2 at Bulenox?

Bulenox does not allow switching between Option 1 and Option 2 on an active account. The option you select at signup is locked for that evaluation. If you want to try the other option, you'd need to purchase a new evaluation account. Bulenox treats each option as a separate product.

Which Bulenox Account Size Is Best for Beginners?

The Bulenox $50K Option 2 account is the best choice for beginners. It costs $315/month, has a $3,000 profit target, and the EOD drawdown calculation gives new traders room to survive intraday volatility. The daily loss limit also prevents beginners from blowing through their drawdown in a single session.

Is the Bulenox $250K Account Worth It?

The Bulenox $250K account is only worth it for traders with a proven track record of consistent profitability. The $15,000 profit target with just $5,500 in trailing drawdown gives a 2.7:1 target-to-drawdown ratio, the hardest in the lineup. At $575-650/month, multiple failed attempts get expensive quickly. Most traders are better served by the 100K.

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