Head-to-head comparison · 2026
Bulenox vs Futures Elite
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
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Total cost to funded
$323
Best$152
Eval cost
$175
$152
Activation fee
$148
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Pricing model
Monthly sub
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Trailing
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
First $10K is 100%, then 90%
90/10 from first payout, $2,000 cap per payout
Payout speed
Weekly (Wednesdays)
Daily
Max account
Best$2.8M
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Consistency rule
40% rule
50% eval only, none funded
News trading
Allowed
Restricted
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
Futures Elite
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- Daily payouts, no consistency rule once funded
- No daily loss limit on evaluation or funded
Watch-outs
- Funded drawdown is trailing equity (EOD only on the evaluation)
- 50% consistency rule on the evaluation
- Payouts capped at $2,000 each, smaller and newer firm
🐨 PropKoala verdict
Futures Elite is cheaper to get funded at $152 total. Bulenox offers a higher max split at 90%. Bulenox has the more forgiving EOD drawdown, giving you more room to trade.
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.