Head-to-head comparison · 2026
Bulenox vs Phidias
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
2024
Total cost to funded
$323
Best$164
Eval cost
$175
$164
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
90%
90%
First profit
First $10K is 100%, then 90%
80% to 90%
Payout speed
Weekly (Wednesdays)
48h eval-to-payout
Max account
Best$2.8M
$300K
Consistency rule
40% rule
30% rule
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
TradingViewQuantowerTradovateSierra ChartNinjaTrader
TradingViewNinjaTrader
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
Phidias
Strengths
- Very fast eval-to-payout
- Real-time compliance dashboard
- EOD drawdown
Watch-outs
- Tighter 30% consistency rule
- Newer firm (2024)
- Fewer platforms
🐨 PropKoala verdict
Phidias is cheaper to get funded at $164 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.