Head-to-head comparison · 2026
Bulenox vs E8 Futures
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Futures
Founded
2022
2021
Total cost to funded
$323
Best$160
Eval cost
$175
$160
Activation fee
$148
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Pricing model
Monthly sub
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
Best90%
80%
First profit
First $10K is 100%, then 90%
80% split (Signature)
Payout speed
Weekly (Wednesdays)
First payout in 3 days
Max account
Best$2.8M
$150K
Consistency rule
40% rule
None on eval, 35% funded
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
TradingViewQuantowerTradovateSierra ChartNinjaTrader
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Strengths & watch-outs
Bulenox
Strengths
- Scale to $2.75M across 11 master accounts
- Dual-option drawdown: choose trailing or EOD at signup
- First $10K profits at 100% split
Watch-outs
- Weekly Wednesday-only payouts, less flexible
- 40% consistency rule can deny payouts after big days
- Subscription model, costs mount on slow passes
E8 Futures
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- EOD drawdown, can pass in a single day
- First payout possible after 3 days
Watch-outs
- 80% split on Signature, lower than most futures firms
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,000 daily pause on the funded account
🐨 PropKoala verdict
E8 Futures is cheaper to get funded at $160 total. Bulenox offers a higher max split at 90%. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.