Bulenox Accounts: 6 Sizes x 2 Options Compared (2026)

Bulenox sells six futures evaluation account sizes ($10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $250K) and prices each one in two distinct rule sets called Option 1 and Option 2. That gives twelve different purchase paths, and the choice between them is the single biggest decision you make at checkout. Pick wrong and you fight the drawdown calculation every session. Pick right and the rules quietly get out of your way.

Paul has run evaluations on four of the six sizes across both options. The takeaway from that testing is consistent: the math on paper is only half the story. Option 1 looks aggressive (no daily loss limit, full contracts day one) but the trailing drawdown punishes anyone who lets winners breathe. Option 2 looks restrictive (scaling plan, daily loss limit) but the end-of-day calculation gives you the room to survive a bad hour without dying for it.

This is the canonical accounts reference for the Bulenox cluster on PTV. We cover every size, both options, the activation fees, the three-stage funding path, the Master mechanics, the Funded balance caps, the reset costs, the multi-account rules, and the discount-code logic. By the end you should know which of the twelve paths fits your style and which ones are traps.

How many account sizes does Bulenox sell in 2026?

Bulenox lists six sizes. Five of them ($25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $250K) appear in the headline pricing table on the homepage. The sixth ($10K) is confirmed as an active product on the Qualification Account help page but does not surface in the homepage pricing block, which is why most third-party trackers omit it. It exists, it trades 5 micro contracts only, and its activation fee is reported around $98.

Each size is offered in both Option 1 (no-scaling trailing drawdown) and Option 2 (EOD drawdown with a scaling plan). Same evaluation, two different rule philosophies, two different price points.

Here is the canonical pricing matrix as of May 2026, pulled directly from bulenox.com homepage and the Qualification help page.

Two facts jump out. First, the profit target is roughly 6% of the account size on every line. Second, the trailing drawdown gets relatively tighter as the account scales: 7.5% of size on the $10K, but only 2.2% on the $250K. The bigger the account, the less proportional cushion you get. That single asymmetry explains why most experienced Bulenox traders cluster around the $50K and $100K rather than chasing the $250K headline.

The "was" column reflects two homepage coupons that are baked into the listed prices: $50 OFF on the $50K and $60 OFF on the $100K. Those discounts are firm-wide and visible without any code. The PTV-specific VIBES code is separate and applies at checkout.

How does Option 1 vs Option 2 work?

The single rule that defines each option is how the drawdown is calculated. Everything else (daily loss limit, scaling plan, contract access) flows from that one decision.

Option 1 (No-Scaling, Trailing Drawdown)

• Drawdown trails in real time, following your highest unrealized account balance including open-position floating profit. If you go up $500 on an open trade and give it back, the trailing line just moved $500 closer.
• No daily loss limit. The only ceiling is the trailing line itself.
• Maximum contracts unlocked from day one. A $100K Option 1 starts you at 12 contracts immediately.
• Lower monthly fee than Option 2 at the same size.

Option 2 (EOD Drawdown with Scaling)

• Drawdown only recalculates at the 5pm CT session close and only when the account closes at a new equity high. Intraday spikes are invisible to the calculation.
• Daily loss limit applies (see the table above). Hit it and the session ends.
• Scaling plan releases contract size in tiers as cash on hand grows.
• Higher monthly fee than Option 1 at the same size, in exchange for the EOD math and the daily-loss safety net.

Option 2's scaling plan is published on the Qualification Account help page. The structure is balance-band driven: you start at Tier 1 contracts, and additional tiers unlock as your cash on hand crosses thresholds. On a $25K Option 2 you open with 2 contracts and unlock the third at $1,501 in account balance. On a $250K you open with 6 contracts and scale through three tiers up to 25. Specific dollar bands above the $25K size are not exhaustively printed on the homepage, so verify the exact thresholds in your account dashboard.

The trade-off is real and worth thinking about before checkout. Option 1 fits scalpers who close fast and rarely sit on open profit. Option 2 fits traders who hold positions through 30-60 minute swings, ride pullbacks, or trade morning sessions where intraday volatility regularly exceeds end-of-session moves. Paul has both breached Option 1 accounts on trailing drawdown (didn't respect the unrealized-gain floor shifts) and hit the Option 2 daily loss limit on FOMC sessions, so neither is "safer" in a vacuum. Pick based on how you actually trade, not how you wish you traded. The full mechanics live in our trailing drawdown explainer and EOD drawdown explainer, and the per-size profit targets and daily loss limit breakdowns sit alongside them in the rules cluster.

A second decision layer hides inside Option 2: the maximum contracts you can hold at any given balance band. On a $50K Option 2 you start at 2 contracts, scale to 4 at the next tier, then 7 once you cross the higher threshold. Hitting the profit target without exceeding the contract cap is its own discipline. Traders who routinely overshoot the cap at the early tiers tend to fail evaluations even when their P&L looks healthy. Our Bulenox for scalpers guide covers the contract-band trade in detail for fast-execution styles, and the trading hours page covers the 5pm CT to 4pm CT window that defines when each "trading day" actually counts.

What are Bulenox activation fees by size?

Activation is a one-time fee paid at the boundary between Qualification and Master. The monthly subscription stops the moment you hit Master, but you only get there by paying activation. Third-party trackers (quantvps, tradingstrategy.world) consistently cite the same numbers across sizes; Bulenox does not surface a clean public table, so the fees below are the cross-source consensus and should be verified at checkout for live current pricing.

These fees matter more than they look. On a $50K, you pay roughly two months of subscription ($125 x 2 = $250) plus the $220 activation, so your real cost-to-Master if you pass in 30-60 days is around $345-470 before the first payout. On the $250K, you pay $535 monthly plus $490 activation, so a two-month pass costs you $1,560 just to reach Master. Factor activation into your total cost-to-funded math from day one. Our dedicated activation fee article walks through the same math with worked examples for each size.

One pattern that consistently saves money: pass the evaluation as quickly as possible. Every extra week you spend in Qualification adds roughly $30-130 to total cost-to-Master depending on size. The traders Paul knows who treat the evaluation as a sprint (10-15 trading days, two contracts max, exit at the target) tend to come out ahead of those who grind for two months trying to maximize every session. Our how to pass Bulenox evaluation playbook covers the speed-pass approach, and best Bulenox strategy covers the trade selection that fits the rule set.

What is the three-stage Bulenox funding path?

Most prop firms operate on two stages: evaluation and funded. Bulenox uses three. Understanding the boundary between Master and Funded is what separates traders who collect $10K-50K in payouts from traders who get a single payout and stall.

Stage 1: Qualification

This is the evaluation. You pay a monthly subscription, choose Option 1 or Option 2, and trade until you hit the profit target without breaching the drawdown. There is no minimum trading day requirement to pass Qualification, and the consistency rule is not enforced at this stage. The trading day window is 5pm CT to 4pm CT next day, with all positions flat by 15:59 CT. News trading is allowed (no FOMC/CPI/NFP restriction), algos and EAs are permitted for legitimate strategies, and HFT is prohibited.

Breach a rule and the account resets. A $78 manual reset triggers immediately mid-cycle; an auto-reset on the next billing date is free and carries your trading days over.

Stage 2: Master

Pass Qualification, pay the activation fee, and you are on a Master account. This is where the real rules show up.

• Minimum trading days: 10 individual trading days must be completed before the first payout request.
• First $10K payout: 100% to the trader, commission-free.
• After first $10K: 90% to the trader, 10% to Bulenox.
• Payout cadence: Weekly, every Wednesday.
• Withdrawal methods: ACH, Wire, PayPal, Wise.
• Minimum withdrawal: $1,000 (third-party reported, verify on portal).
• Consistency rule: No single trading day may account for more than 40% of total profit balance at time of payout request.
• Trailing/EOD lock: Drawdown stops trailing once it reaches starting balance plus $100. A $50K Master locks at $50,100.
• Safety threshold reserve: Ranges from $1,600 (on $25K) to $5,600 (on $250K) and must remain in the account.
• NinjaTrader 8 license: Free while on Master.

The 40% consistency rule is the rule that bites people. Paul has had 3 of 6 payout requests denied because of it: pattern was a $1,200+ NQ day followed by smaller $200-400 sessions, which pushed the big day above the 40% line at request time. The fix is straightforward but unintuitive: spread your wins across more sessions before requesting a payout. Our consistency rule article breaks down the math and the safe-zone calculation in detail. Full Master mechanics live in first $10K payout and payout schedule.

Stage 3: Funded

After three successful Master payouts plus risk-management approval, you transition to a Funded account. This is live capital, not a simulation. A few things change at this boundary:

• All active Master accounts consolidate into a single Funded account.
• Minimum trading days for a Funded payout drops from 10 to 5.
• Balance caps apply (effective April 28, 2025): $2,500 on the $25K, $5,000 on the $50K, $10,000 on the $100K, $15,000 on the $150K, $25,000 on the $250K. Anything above the cap is paid out automatically.
• Declining the transition closes the Master account with no payout. This is a real risk and is documented in trader complaints from mid-2025 onward.

The decline-to-Funded rug-pull risk is the single most underdiscussed item in the Bulenox marketing copy. If you build up multiple Master accounts and decide you do not want them consolidated, the firm closes them. The only way to keep capital in motion is to accept the move. Plan for that before you start the third Master payout. The full transition mechanics are covered in our funded account guide.

The Funded balance cap math also reshapes how you think about scaling. On a $100K Funded account capped at $10,000, you can build a balance of up to $110,000 before any excess is paid out automatically. That is a feature, not a bug: it forces a regular cash flow back to you instead of letting equity sit on the firm's books. But it also means the "size" of a Funded account in practice is the cap plus the starting balance, not whatever theoretical maximum you might hit on a hot streak. If you want more capital working at once, the answer is more parallel accounts, not larger account sizes. The math on that scaling path runs through our pricing and multiple accounts breakdowns.

How does multi-account scaling work?

Bulenox lets you run up to 3 active Master accounts initially, with progressive activation unlocking up to 11 active Master accounts as you demonstrate consistency. The mechanics matter because they shape both your earning ceiling and your risk-management discipline.

• Copy-trading across your own accounts is prohibited.
• Cross-account hedging (long on account A, short on account B in the same instrument) is prohibited.
• Each Master account runs its own trading-day count and its own drawdown.
• All active Masters consolidate into one Funded account at transition.

The practical implication: 11 active Master accounts at the $250K size gives you a theoretical ceiling around $2.75M in scaled capital exposure. That number is real, but it requires running 11 independent trading plans without the temptation to copy or hedge. In Paul's experience, the sweet spot for parallel accounts is 2-3 Masters at the same size, traded with the same plan but on different sessions or instruments to avoid correlation. Our multiple accounts article walks through the activation cadence and the practical playbook for adding accounts without breaching the no-copy rule.

The platform side of multi-account scaling matters too. Bulenox runs primarily on Rithmic R|TRADER and NinjaTrader 8, both Windows-only. TradingView is not directly supported and requires a third-party bridge. If you plan to run 3+ parallel Masters, the platform setup becomes a real operational concern: separate logins per account, separate data feed configurations (free for non-pro traders, $112/exchange/month for professional/business entities), and separate workspaces. Our trading platforms overview, NinjaTrader setup, and Rithmic setup guides cover the practical wiring.

What does it cost to reset a Bulenox account?

Two reset paths exist and the cost difference is real.

A few details that matter. The reset does not move your 30-day subscription renewal date; if you reset on day 12, your next bill still hits on day 30. Your trading days carry over to the fresh attempt on the auto-reset path. The most efficient pattern: if you breach in the first 7-10 days of a cycle, pay the $78 and use the remaining 20+ days. If you breach in the last week, sit out and let the auto-reset clear it for free. The full reset playbook is in our pricing article.

Which Bulenox size and option fits which trader?

Paul has run evaluations across 4 of the 6 sizes and both options. The verdict is consistent: the $50K is the most balanced size in the lineup, and the answer to "which option" depends entirely on how you actually hold positions.

The $50K Option 2 is the recommendation Paul gives most often when traders ask. The drawdown buffer ($2,500), the contract scaling (up to 7), the profit target ($3,000), and the daily loss limit ($1,100) are all sized to a realistic 1-2 contract NQ or ES strategy without forcing you into max-leverage decisions to hit the target. The $100K Option 1 is the upgrade path once you have one or two passes under your belt.

The trap to avoid is starting on the $250K because the headline payout numbers look biggest. The 2.7:1 ratio means you need to make nearly three times your allowed loss to pass, and at $535/month plus $490 activation, multiple failed attempts cost real money fast. Earn your way up.

Discount codes and promo stacking

Three layers of discount exist on Bulenox checkout, and how they interact depends on the size you pick.

Layer 1: Built-in homepage coupons. $50 OFF on the $50K (price drops from $175 to $125) and $60 OFF on the $100K (price drops from $215 to $155). These are firm-wide and visible without entering any code. They are baked into the listed monthly fee.

Layer 2: PTV's VIBES code. Confirmed active at checkout as of April 2026. The VIBES applies 45% off the Qualification subscription at checkout. On sizes with no built-in coupon ($25K, $150K, $250K, and the $10K), VIBES is the primary discount. On sizes with built-in coupons ($50K, $100K), VIBES may stack on top or replace the existing discount depending on Bulenox's checkout logic at the moment.

Layer 3: Third-party floating codes. Codes like NOX91, M89, JTMSR, DOM1, DOM2, KEP91 surface on affiliate trackers with claimed discounts up to 91%. These are non-canonical and treated as variable. They sometimes work and sometimes do not. Verify before relying on them in evergreen planning.

The clean rule of thumb: enter VIBES first and confirm the discount applies. If it does, use it. If a third-party code beats it on your specific size, swap. The full landscape is in our discount code article.

One operational note worth flagging: monthly subscription fees are recurring, not one-shot. If you sign up on the first of the month and pass on day 22, the next billing cycle still triggers unless you explicitly cancel before renewal. Traders who pass quickly and then forget to cancel the Qualification subscription end up paying an extra $125-535 they did not need to. Set a calendar reminder the day you pay activation, and cancel the Qualification renewal that same hour. The activation fee carries you into Master; the monthly subscription does not. It is one of the cleanest cost-savings moves on the platform and it costs nothing but a moment of attention.

The bottom line

Bulenox sells twelve distinct purchase paths across six sizes and two options, and the choice that matters most is not the size but the rule set. Option 1 (trailing drawdown, no daily loss, full contracts day one) suits fast scalpers with strict profit-taking discipline. Option 2 (EOD drawdown, daily loss limit, scaling plan) suits intraday swing traders who hold positions through pullbacks. Pick based on how you actually trade.

For most retail traders, the $50K Option 2 at $125/month is the right starting point: balanced drawdown, achievable target, scaling that matches a 1-2 contract NQ or ES plan. Experienced scalpers should size up to the $100K Option 1 at $155/month for the full-contract access. Skip the $150K (overpriced middle ground) and avoid the $250K until you have a multi-week consistent track record. The 40% consistency rule and the decline-to-Funded transition are the two real risks. Plan for both before your third payout request, not after.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Bulenox account sizes are there in 2026?

Bulenox sells 6 account sizes as of May 2026: $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K. Each size is offered in two rule sets, Option 1 (trailing drawdown, no scaling) and Option 2 (end-of-day drawdown with a scaling plan and daily loss limit), so the catalog is effectively 12 distinct purchase paths.

What is the difference between Bulenox Option 1 and Option 2?

Option 1 uses a real-time trailing drawdown that follows your highest unrealized balance and gives you full max contracts from day one with no daily loss limit. Option 2 uses an end-of-day drawdown that only updates at the 5pm CT close, comes with a tiered scaling plan, and adds a daily loss limit. Option 1 is harder intraday but more flexible; Option 2 is more forgiving on volatility but caps your size early.

How much does the cheapest Bulenox account cost?

The cheapest active line on the Bulenox homepage as of May 2026 is the $50K evaluation at $125/month, discounted from the $175 list price by the built-in $50 OFF homepage coupon. The $25K still lists at $145/month. The $10K size is confirmed in the help center but its monthly price is not surfaced on the homepage table, so verify it on checkout.

What are Bulenox activation fees by account size?

Activation is a one-time fee paid when moving from Qualification to Master. Third-party trackers consistently cite $98 ($10K), $130 ($25K), $220 ($50K), and $490 ($250K). The $100K and $150K activation fees are not surfaced cleanly across public sources as of May 2026, so verify those two on the live checkout page before committing.

How does the three-stage Bulenox funding path work?

Stage 1 is Qualification, where you pay a monthly subscription, hit the profit target, and respect the drawdown. Stage 2 is Master, entered with a one-time activation fee, requiring 10 minimum trading days before the first payout. Stage 3 is Funded (live capital), reached after 3 successful Master payouts plus risk-management approval, with all active Master accounts consolidated into one Funded account.

When does Bulenox pay traders out?

Bulenox pays weekly, every Wednesday, on Master and Funded accounts. The first $10,000 in profits is paid 100% to the trader with no commission. After that first $10K, the split is 90% to the trader, 10% to Bulenox. On Master, you need 10 minimum trading days before requesting a first payout; on Funded, that minimum drops to 5 trading days.

What is the Bulenox 40% consistency rule?

On the Master account, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profit balance at the time of a payout request. The rule is not enforced during Qualification. The 40% threshold is also the most-cited reason for denied payouts in 2025 trader complaints, often layered with subjective flip-day judgment, so spread your wins across multiple sessions before requesting.

How does Bulenox's trailing drawdown lock?

On Option 1 (and on Master accounts of either flavor), the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the initial starting balance plus $100. For example, a $50K Master account locks the trailing line at $50,100. After that point, the drawdown is fixed at that level, so further profits no longer push the cushion higher and any retracement back through that lock breaches the account.

What does it cost to reset a Bulenox evaluation?

A manual mid-cycle reset costs a flat $78 across all account sizes. If you breach a rule before the next billing date, the account auto-resets for free on the renewal date and your trading days carry over to the fresh attempt. The reset does not change your 30-day subscription renewal date, so plan resets around your billing cycle to save the $78.

How many Bulenox accounts can you trade in parallel?

You can hold up to 3 active Master accounts initially, with progressive activation unlocking up to 11 active Master accounts over time. Copy-trading across your own accounts is prohibited, and so is cross-account hedging (long on one account, short on another). When you transition to Funded, all active Master accounts consolidate into a single Funded account.

Which Bulenox size does Paul recommend?

Paul has tested 4 of the 6 sizes across both Option 1 and Option 2 and recommends the $50K as the most balanced size. The $3,000 profit target is reachable in two to three weeks of disciplined trading, the $2,500 trailing drawdown gives enough room for 1-2 contract NQ work, and the $1,100 daily loss limit on Option 2 forces session-level discipline without strangling the strategy.

Does the VIBES discount code work on Bulenox?

Yes, the VIBES code is confirmed active on the Bulenox checkout page as of April 2026. The VIBES applies a 45% discount on the Qualification subscription at checkout. The homepage already discounts the $50K to $125 and the $100K to $155 with built-in coupons, so VIBES may stack or replace those promos depending on which size you pick.

What is the Bulenox Funded balance cap?

Effective April 28, 2025, Funded accounts carry rolling balance caps: $2,500 on the $25K, $5,000 on the $50K, $10,000 on the $100K, $15,000 on the $150K, and $25,000 on the $250K. Anything above that cap is paid out automatically. The cap exists to prevent unlimited equity build-up on live capital and to keep payout cadence predictable for the firm.

What happens if I decline the move from Master to Funded?

Declining the transition to Funded after meeting eligibility (3 successful payouts plus risk-management approval) closes the Master account with no further payout. This is the most-cited rug-pull complaint of 2025: traders who decline lose access to the capital they earned eligibility on. If you have multiple Master accounts and want to keep trading, the only path is to accept consolidation into one Funded account.

Is the $250K Bulenox account worth it?

Only for traders with a proven multi-week track record. The $15,000 profit target against a $5,500 trailing drawdown is the hardest target-to-drawdown ratio in the lineup at roughly 2.7:1. At $535/month plus a $490 activation fee, multiple failed attempts add up fast. Most traders extract better risk-adjusted value from the $50K or $100K and scale into 2-3 parallel Masters once funded.

For the broader picture beyond accounts, see our Bulenox rules overview, the Qualification account rules, the payout rules, and the full Bulenox review.