Bulenox Futures List: Every Contract Available

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Bulenox supports futures contracts across four major US exchanges -- CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX -- through Rithmic data infrastructure. The instrument list covers equity indices, energy, metals, bonds, and currencies, with both standard and micro contract sizes available.

I've traded most of these instruments on Bulenox accounts. The platform access is clean, the fills are consistent, and the available contracts cover what 95% of futures traders actually need. The gaps are minor and unlikely to affect your strategy unless you trade niche agricultural or exotic contracts.

Here's the complete instrument list, tick values, and my take on which contracts give the best opportunity for prop traders managing a Bulenox account.

What Equity Index Futures Does Bulenox Support?

Equity index futures are the bread and butter of Bulenox trading. These are the most liquid, most traded instruments on the platform.

ES and NQ dominate Bulenox trading volume. Most traders I talk to in the PTV community focus exclusively on one of these two. The liquidity is deep, the spreads are tight, and the price action is predictable enough to build repeatable strategies around.

NQ has become my personal go-to on Bulenox accounts. At $5.00 per tick (0.25 points), 1 contract of NQ gives you enough dollar movement per day to hit profit targets without needing multiple contracts. A 20-point NQ move on 1 contract is $400. On the 100K account, that's roughly 7% of the $6,000 profit target in a single trade.

YM and RTY get less attention but have their uses. YM follows the Dow Jones and tends to be less volatile than NQ, which can be an advantage for conservative traders. RTY (Russell 2000) is choppier and harder to read, but it occasionally offers clean breakout setups.

What Micro Futures Are Available on Bulenox?

Bulenox supports micro futures contracts, which are 1/10th the size of their standard E-mini counterparts.

Micros are practical for several scenarios on Bulenox:

The 25K and 50K accounts have tighter drawdown limits. Trading 5 MNQ contracts instead of 1 NQ contract gives you the same exposure but lets you scale out of positions in smaller increments. Partial profit-taking is easier.

Option 2 accounts with scaling plans start you with limited contracts. Micros let you maximize your position within those limits. If you're allowed 2 contracts, 2 MNQ lots risk far less than 2 NQ lots while still participating in the same price action.

Risk management precision. On a 100K account with $3,000 trailing drawdown, a 1-lot MNQ position risks $0.50 per tick. You can set wider stops without worrying about catastrophic loss. That's valuable during volatile sessions.

The trade-off: micros require much larger point moves to generate the same dollar profit. Hitting a $6,000 profit target on MNQ alone requires 12,000 ticks of net movement (vs 1,200 ticks on NQ). It's doable over weeks, but it takes patience.

What Energy Futures Does Bulenox Offer?

Bulenox provides access to NYMEX energy futures, with crude oil being the standout.

CL (crude oil) is a high-risk, high-reward instrument on Bulenox. At $10.00 per tick, a 1-lot position can generate $500+ in a single move. It can also take $500 from you in seconds. The daily range on CL regularly exceeds $2.00 (200 ticks = $2,000 per contract). That's thrilling if you know what you're doing and devastating if you don't.

I trade CL on Bulenox sparingly, and only on Option 2 accounts where the EOD drawdown protects against intraday spikes. On an Option 1 account with $3,000 trailing drawdown, a single bad CL trade can consume your entire buffer.

My honest advice: unless you have specific experience trading energy futures, stick to equity indices on your Bulenox account. CL is the #1 instrument I see traders breach accounts on.

What Metals Futures Are Available on Bulenox?

Bulenox provides access to COMEX metals futures.

Gold (GC) is popular among Bulenox traders who want an alternative to equity indices. It trends well, responds to macroeconomic events, and has enough daily range to hit profit targets. At $10.00 per tick, GC has the same per-tick risk as CL, so position sizing discipline is essential.

Silver (SI) is the volatile cousin. At $25.00 per tick, a 5-tick move on SI is $125. Silver can move 50+ ticks in a session, creating $1,250+ swings on a single contract. I've seen traders love SI for the opportunity and hate it for the unpredictability. It's not for everyone.

Both metals contracts work on Bulenox, but they require wider stops than equity index futures. Factor that into your drawdown management before committing to a metals-focused strategy.

What Bond and Interest Rate Futures Does Bulenox Support?

Bulenox gives access to CBOT treasury futures.

Bond futures are the least popular among Bulenox prop traders, but they have a niche following. ZB and ZN respond to Fed policy, inflation data, and treasury auctions. Traders who specialize in macro events and interest rate direction can build profitable strategies around these instruments.

ZB at $31.25 per tick is heavy. One tick against you costs more than 6 ticks of NQ. Position sizing needs to account for this. On a 100K account with $3,000 trailing drawdown, a 96-tick adverse move on ZB (roughly 3 handles) wipes out your entire buffer. That's not a huge move for bonds.

ZN is more manageable at $15.625 per tick. The daily range is narrower than ZB, making it more suitable for prop trading accounts with tight drawdown limits.

What Currency Futures Are Supported on Bulenox?

Bulenox provides access to CME currency futures (also known as FX futures).

Currency futures are the least traded instruments on Bulenox in my experience. 6E (Euro FX) and 6J (Japanese Yen) have decent liquidity, but the daily range is typically smaller than equity indices. Hitting profit targets takes longer, and the price action can be flat during US trading hours since currency moves often happen during European and Asian sessions.

If you're a forex trader transitioning to futures, currency futures on Bulenox are familiar territory. But most prop traders find better opportunity and efficiency trading ES or NQ.

Which Bulenox Instruments Offer the Best Opportunity?

After trading most of the available instruments on Bulenox, here's my ranking for prop trading efficiency:

Tier 1 -- Primary instruments:

NQ (Nasdaq 100). Best dollar-per-tick efficiency for prop traders. High daily range, tight spreads, and $5.00/tick means you can hit profit targets on 1 contract without extreme moves. This is what I trade 80% of the time on Bulenox.

ES (S&P 500). More stable than NQ, lower daily range in percentage terms, but at $12.50/tick it generates decent dollar returns. Good for traders who prefer less volatility than NQ.

Tier 2 -- Situational instruments:

GC (Gold). Useful during macro events, Fed meetings, and inflation reports. Requires wider stops and careful sizing. Best on Option 2 accounts.

CL (Crude Oil). High reward potential but equally high risk. Only trade this if you have specific energy market experience. I use it on Bulenox only during EIA inventory reports with a defined 10-tick stop.

MES/MNQ (Micro indices). Perfect for risk management on smaller accounts, scaling into positions, or protecting drawdown during the early phase of an Option 2 scaling plan.

Tier 3 -- Niche:

YM, RTY, ZB, ZN, 6E, 6J, SI. These all work on Bulenox but serve narrow strategies. Unless you have a specific edge on one of these instruments, you're better off focusing on Tier 1.

The bottom line: Bulenox gives you access to every major US futures exchange through Rithmic, covering indices, energy, metals, bonds, and currencies. For most prop traders, NQ and ES are where the money is made. The rest are there if your strategy demands them, but the 100K evaluation doesn't require exotic instruments -- it requires consistent execution on liquid contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What futures contracts can you trade on Bulenox?

Bulenox supports futures across CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX exchanges. Available contracts include equity indices (ES, NQ, YM, RTY), micro indices (MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K), energy (CL), metals (GC, SI), bonds (ZB, ZN), and currencies (6E, 6J). All accessed through Rithmic data infrastructure.

Does Bulenox support micro futures contracts?

Yes. Bulenox supports micro futures including MES (Micro S&P 500), MNQ (Micro Nasdaq), MYM (Micro Dow), and M2K (Micro Russell 2000). These are 1/10th the size of standard E-mini contracts and are available on all Bulenox account sizes. Micro contracts count toward the account's total contract limit.

What is the most popular futures contract on Bulenox?

The most popular futures contracts among Bulenox traders are ES (E-mini S&P 500) and NQ (E-mini Nasdaq 100). These offer the deepest liquidity, tightest spreads, and most consistent daily range for hitting profit targets. NQ is especially popular due to its high daily volatility relative to its $5.00 tick value.

Can you trade crude oil on Bulenox?

Yes. Bulenox supports CL (WTI Crude Oil) futures through NYMEX. Crude oil has a $10.00 tick value, which means significant dollar movement per contract. Crude oil is a high-risk instrument on prop accounts due to its volatility -- a single contract can easily produce $1,000+ swings in a session.

What exchange data does Bulenox use?

Bulenox uses Rithmic as its data infrastructure provider. Through Rithmic, traders access real-time data from CME (equity indices, currencies), CBOT (Dow futures, bonds), NYMEX (crude oil, energy), and COMEX (gold, silver) exchanges. The data feed is the same quality used by institutional traders.

Are gold futures available on Bulenox?

Yes. Bulenox supports GC (Gold) futures through COMEX. Gold futures have a $10.00 tick value and tend to trend well during macro events. Gold is a viable alternative to equity indices for Bulenox traders, though it requires wider stop-loss levels and careful position sizing relative to the trailing drawdown.

What is the best futures contract for a Bulenox 100K account?

NQ (E-mini Nasdaq 100) is the best contract for a Bulenox 100K account. At $5.00 per tick, a 20-point NQ move produces $400 on 1 contract. The $6,000 profit target on the 100K account is achievable in 10-20 trading days of consistent NQ scalping without needing multiple contracts or exotic instruments.

Does Bulenox support bond futures?

Yes. Bulenox supports ZB (30-Year Treasury Bond) and ZN (10-Year Treasury Note) through CBOT. Bond futures respond to Fed policy and economic data. ZB has a $31.25 tick value, making it heavy per tick. Bond futures are less popular among Bulenox prop traders but suit macro-focused strategies.

Can I trade currency futures on Bulenox?

Yes. Bulenox supports 6E (Euro FX) and 6J (Japanese Yen) currency futures through CME. Both have a $12.50 tick value. Currency futures typically have smaller daily ranges than equity indices during US hours, making them less efficient for hitting Bulenox profit targets quickly.

How many futures instruments can I trade at once on Bulenox?

Bulenox allows trading multiple instruments during the same session, but the total number of open contracts must stay within the account's contract limit. A trader on a 100K account could hold positions in both NQ and ES simultaneously, as long as the combined contracts don't exceed the maximum allowed for that account size.