Bulenox Pricing & Reset Costs (2026)

Bulenox pricing covers three cost layers: a recurring monthly evaluation subscription, a one-time activation fee paid when you advance to Master, and optional reset charges if your account gets blocked mid-cycle. As of May 2026, monthly eval fees range from $145 ($25K) to $535 ($250K), with two sizes carrying built-in homepage discounts. The Master account carries no monthly subscription after the activation fee is paid.

Paul has tested four-plus Bulenox account sizes across both Option 1 and Option 2. His first $50K Option 2 Qualification passed in 11 trading days, mostly NQ with 1–2 contracts. He has paid activation fees, hit resets on Option 1 accounts by not respecting the trailing drawdown floor as unrealized gains built intraday, and tracked the full cost from signup to funded trading across multiple runs. That experience grounds this breakdown.

For a side-by-side comparison of account sizes, profit targets, and drawdown mechanics, see the Bulenox accounts overview. For the rule structure governing what counts as a violation, start with Bulenox rules overview.

What does a Bulenox evaluation subscription cost per month?

As of May 2026, Bulenox lists six account sizes. Two carry built-in homepage discounts. The $10K account is confirmed available but is not displayed in the main pricing table on the homepage. Verify its monthly fee directly at bulenox.com.

The monthly fee is a recurring charge billed every 30 days. Passing the evaluation does not automatically cancel billing. Cancel the subscription manually after Bulenox confirms you have passed, then pay the activation fee separately to advance to the Master stage.

The $50K at $125/month is the most popular starting point. Paul recommends it as the most balanced size: the $2,500 trailing drawdown buffer, 7 contracts on Option 1, and $3,000 profit target create proportionate room to trade without requiring outsized risk. The $25K at $145/month is a cheaper testing ground for traders who want a lower-stakes first run. For profit target and drawdown details by size, see Bulenox profit targets and Bulenox qualification account rules.

Option 1 vs Option 2: does the choice change what you pay?

At the same account size, Option 1 and Option 2 may carry different monthly fees depending on the current Bulenox pricing structure. Historical data showed a roughly $40/month premium for Option 2 at the $50K level. Verify both options at checkout before selecting, as Bulenox pricing can update without notice.

The structural difference is in the drawdown calculation, not just the price. Under Option 1, the trailing drawdown floor moves in real time as your unrealized account balance rises intraday. A large open NQ position shifts your floor before you close it. Paul breached Option 1 accounts this way. Under Option 2, the drawdown floor only updates when your balance closes at a new equity high; intraday spikes are invisible to the drawdown engine. That protection is what the Option 2 premium covers. For the full mechanics, see Bulenox EOD drawdown explained and Bulenox trailing drawdown explained.

What are the Bulenox activation fees?

The Bulenox activation fee is a one-time charge paid when you advance from a passed Qualification account to a Master account. It replaces the monthly subscription entirely. After this fee, there are no recurring charges for retail non-professional traders.

The $100K and $150K activation fees are not confirmed in current third-party research. Before purchasing either size, confirm the exact activation fee on the Bulenox checkout page. The Bulenox activation fee article covers what the fee covers and the timing of when it is charged.

Budget the activation fee before starting the evaluation. Passing the Qualification and then declining to activate the Master account closes the eval with no payout opportunity.

How does the $78 reset work and when is the free reset better?

Bulenox charges a flat $78 for any mid-cycle manual reset on a Qualification account. This fee applies at all six account sizes.

There is also a free-reset mechanic that activates automatically at billing renewal.

Free reset at billing date: If your Qualification account gets blocked by a rule violation before your subscription renews, and you keep the subscription active and set to auto-renew, Bulenox resets the account on the renewal date at no extra charge. You pay only your normal monthly subscription fee. The account stays blocked and non-tradeable until that date.

Mid-cycle paid reset ($78): Pay $78 at any point after the account is blocked. The balance restores to the starting amount within minutes. Rithmic credentials and platform connections remain unchanged.

What resets wipe — and what carries over. Both reset types clear balance and P&L history. The free billing-date reset preserves completed trading days per third-party trader documentation, so 8 days credited before a breach remain on the 10-day Master minimum. The $78 mid-cycle paid reset's effect on the day count is not exhaustively documented in public sources; verify with Bulenox support if you need an immediate reset and you're close to the 10-day threshold.

The decision depends on timing and whether you have other active accounts:

If the billing date is within 5–7 days, waiting saves $78. If it is more than two weeks out, paying $78 keeps momentum. Traders running multiple Bulenox accounts can afford to wait on a blocked account while remaining active on others. Canceling the subscription before the billing date forfeits the free reset. The account expires and you must purchase a new subscription.

Resets are only available on Qualification accounts. A drawdown breach on a Master account closes it permanently, with no reset option at that stage.

What is the 14-day Rithmic free trial?

Bulenox offers a 14-day free Rithmic trial that gives access to Rithmic R|TRADER and live market data before you buy a Qualification account. The trial provides full platform functionality: order routing, CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX data, and instrument selection. It does not track profit targets, enforce drawdown rules, or count any trading days toward the 10-day minimum for Master qualification.

The trial answers two practical questions before you pay: does your hardware and connection support Rithmic at the latency you need, and does the platform feel right for your trading style? If you plan to run NinjaTrader 8 or another Rithmic-compatible tool, the free trial is the right place to confirm the connection works. Setup instructions are at Bulenox Rithmic setup.

How does the VIBES code interact with built-in homepage discounts?

VIBES is Proptradingvibes.com's affiliate discount code for Bulenox, confirmed active as of May 2026. It applies to the monthly Qualification subscription fee. It does not reduce activation fees or reset charges. The exact percentage discount is not consistently published, so verify the current amount on the Bulenox checkout page before placing your order.

Bulenox also displays two built-in homepage coupons: $50 OFF on the $50K account (already reflected in the $125 price in the table above) and $60 OFF on the $100K (reflected in the $155 price). Whether VIBES stacks with or replaces these built-in promos depends on checkout logic. Test both at checkout and use the lower price. For current discount availability and known active codes, see Bulenox discount code. If you want to earn referral income by sharing Bulenox with other traders, the Bulenox affiliate program covers how that structure works.

Total cost to funded: realistic scenarios per account size

The table below uses May 2026 pricing. Activation fees for $25K/$50K/$250K are third-party sourced. The $100K and $150K activation fees are not confirmed. All totals are pre-VIBES; apply the code at checkout to reduce subscription costs.

The $50K is the most cost-efficient entry point. At $345 for a best-case one-month pass, the $3,000 profit target and Master payout structure (100% of first $10K, then 90/10 split weekly) means you can recoup costs within one or two successful payouts. Paul's first $50K Option 2 pass took 11 trading days. Budget for two months as the realistic baseline.

For what happens after reaching Master and the subsequent Funded account path (including balance caps and the rug-pull risk of declining the Funded invite), see Bulenox funded account guide and Bulenox payout rules.

What ongoing costs apply after activation?

For individual retail non-professional traders, there are no recurring monthly fees after paying the activation fee and reaching Master. Rithmic data and exchange access for non-professional individual traders are included in the activation at no ongoing charge.

The exception: if you trade under a business entity or the exchanges classify you as a professional, Bulenox bills $112 per month per exchange (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX). Most individual retail traders are exempt. Confirm your classification with Bulenox before activation if you trade through an LLC or similar structure.

NinjaTrader 8 is provided free while you hold an active Master account, saving roughly $60–$100/month versus a personal NT8 license. The Bulenox NinjaTrader setup guide covers configuration from scratch. For the full trading platform picture, see Bulenox trading platforms.

The bottom line

Bulenox pricing in May 2026 is $125/month for the most cost-efficient $50K entry, with a $220 activation fee to reach Master. That is roughly $345 to funded if you pass in one month, $470 for two. Apply VIBES at checkout to reduce the subscription cost; use the 14-day Rithmic trial to confirm the platform fits before committing. If you breach mid-cycle, wait for the free billing-date reset if renewal is within a week; otherwise the $78 paid reset is the better choice.

Bulenox suits traders who want a choice between trailing and EOD drawdown, weekly Wednesday payouts, and the 100%-first-$10K payout mechanic. It is not the right fit if you want a no-activation-fee, one-time-payment model. For that preference, firms with single-payment evaluation structures are a better match. The full picture on payout mechanics, consistency rule enforcement, and the flip-day denial pattern is at the Bulenox review.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bulenox evaluation cost per month in 2026?

As of May 2026, Bulenox monthly evaluation fees are $145 for the $25K account, $125 for the $50K (discounted from $175 via a built-in $50 OFF promo), $155 for the $100K (discounted from $215 via $60 OFF), $325 for the $150K, and $535 for the $250K. The $10K size exists but its monthly fee is not listed on the Bulenox homepage. Verify the current price at bulenox.com.

What are Bulenox activation fees by account size?

Bulenox charges a one-time activation fee when advancing from Qualification to Master. Third-party sourced figures: $25K = $130, $50K = $220, $250K = $490. The $100K and $150K activation fees are not confirmed in current sources as of May 2026. Verify the exact amount on the Bulenox checkout page before purchasing either of those sizes.

How much does a Bulenox reset cost?

Bulenox charges a flat $78 for any mid-cycle manual reset on a Qualification account, regardless of account size. If the account was violated before the billing renewal date and the subscription stays active, the reset is free on the next billing date. Both reset types wipe the account balance and P&L history; per third-party trader documentation, the free billing-date reset preserves completed trading days, while the paid mid-cycle reset's day-count behavior is not exhaustively documented (verify with support if the timeline matters).

How does the Bulenox free reset at billing renewal work?

When a Bulenox Qualification account is blocked by a rule violation before the subscription renews, and the trader keeps the subscription active, Bulenox resets the account automatically for free on the renewal date. The trader pays the normal monthly fee on that date; no extra reset charge applies. The account stays blocked and non-tradeable between the violation and the billing date. Balance and P&L history wipe on the free reset; per third-party trader documentation, completed trading days carry over to the new account.

Does a Bulenox reset erase completed trading days?

Partially, and the reset type matters. Both the $78 mid-cycle paid reset and the free billing-date reset wipe balance and P&L history. On the free billing-date reset, completed trading days carry over per third-party trader documentation, so 8 days credited before a breach remain on the 10-day Master minimum. The $78 mid-cycle paid reset's effect on day count is not exhaustively documented; verify with Bulenox support if you're close to the 10-day threshold and need to choose between waiting for free versus paying for immediate.

Does the Bulenox reset change my billing date?

No. A Bulenox reset does not change the subscription billing cycle or renewal date, whether the reset is mid-cycle ($78) or at the billing date (free). The 30-day cycle continues unchanged. Only the account's trading balance, P&L, and trading-day record are cleared.

What is the VIBES discount code at Bulenox?

VIBES is Proptradingvibes.com's affiliate discount code for Bulenox, confirmed active as of May 2026. It applies to the monthly Qualification subscription fee, not to activation fees or reset charges. The VIBES delivers 45% off the subscription portion. Verify the current amount on the Bulenox checkout page before relying on a specific figure.

Does VIBES stack with the built-in $50 and $60 homepage discounts?

Bulenox displays a $50 OFF coupon on the $50K account and a $60 OFF coupon on the $100K account directly on its homepage. Whether VIBES stacks with or replaces these built-in discounts depends on Bulenox checkout logic that can change. Test both paths at checkout and use whichever combination produces the lower final price.

What is the Bulenox 14-day Rithmic free trial?

The Bulenox 14-day Rithmic free trial gives access to R|TRADER and live market data at no cost before purchasing a Qualification account. It allows platform and connectivity testing but does not enforce Bulenox evaluation rules. Profit targets are not tracked, drawdown is not enforced, and no trading days count toward the 10-day minimum for Master account qualification. It is a platform test, not a partial evaluation.

What is the total cost to get funded on a Bulenox $50K account?

For the Bulenox $50K at May 2026 pricing: the monthly eval fee is $125 (discounted). The activation fee to reach Master is approximately $220 (third-party sourced). Pass in one month: roughly $345 total. Pass in two months: roughly $470. Add $78 per mid-cycle reset if needed. Applying VIBES at checkout reduces the subscription portion. Verify the exact savings on the Bulenox checkout page.

Can you reset a Bulenox Master account?

No. Bulenox resets are only available during the Qualification phase. If you breach the drawdown on a Bulenox Master account, that account is permanently closed. A new Qualification subscription must be purchased, the evaluation passed again, and the activation fee paid a second time to re-enter the Master stage.

Is it cheaper to reset or buy a new Bulenox account?

At full subscription price, the $78 reset is cheaper than a new Bulenox account ($145–$535). During promotional periods with deep discounts, new subscriptions can drop to $30–$60, making a new account cheaper than the $78 reset while also giving a fresh 30-day billing cycle. Check whether a current sale undercuts the $78 reset before paying mid-cycle.