Head-to-head comparison · 2026
Bulenox vs The5ers
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Forex / CFD
Founded
2022
2016
Total cost to funded
$323
Best$278
Eval cost
$175
$278
Activation fee
$148
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Pricing model
Monthly sub
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
First $10K is 100%, then 90%
50% to up to 100%
Payout speed
Weekly (Wednesdays)
Every 14 days
Max account
$2.8M
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
40% rule
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
TradingViewQuantowerTradovateSierra ChartNinjaTrader
MT5cTrader
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
The5ers
Strengths
- No time limit on evals
- Scales to $4M
- Strong education + ratings
Watch-outs
- Split starts low (50%)
- Capital-growth model is slow
- Fewer platforms
🐨 PropKoala verdict
The5ers is cheaper to get funded at $278 total. 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.