Bulenox: rules card
Every Bulenox rule that decides whether a strategy fits, on one page with sources and a verification date.
Bulenox rules at a glance
| Rule | Current terms |
|---|---|
| Programs | qualification (evaluation) then master account, or fast track (no qualification stage, one-time purchase), or momentum (30-day qualification, free master activation, 35% consistency), each in two formats chosen at purchase: option 1 (trailing drawdown, full contract access from day one, no daily loss limit) and option 2 (end-of-day drawdown, daily loss limit, scaling plan). sizes 25k-150k; 250k no longer sold to new buyers |
| Automation (EAs, bots) | Explicitly permitted on all account types: EAs, algorithms, bots and trade copiers; Bulenox does not support third-party software, it simply does not restrict it |
| Copy trading | Permitted, including copiers, on accounts you own |
| Drawdown (evaluation) | Same dollar amounts on both options ($2,500 / $3,000 / $4,500 on 50K / 100K / 150K); Option 1 trails in real time (one tracker describes it as EOD), Option 2 trails end-of-day |
| Drawdown (funded) | Same model as purchased; the floor locks at starting balance + $100 on both options |
| Daily loss limit | None on Option 1; on Option 2 by size, triggered on realized daily loss, and removed on the Master Account once the drawdown reaches the starting balance |
| Consistency | none during qualification. 40% on every standard master account payout : no single day above 40% of the total profit balance; failing it delays the request without closing the account. momentum accounts use 35% |
| Minimum days | None to pass (one-day pass possible); 10 trading days on the Master Account before the first payout |
| Contract limits | Option 1: 3 / 7 / 12 / 15 on 25K / 50K / 100K / 150K. Option 2: scaling by profit, e.g. 50K 2 → 4 above $1,500 → 7 above $4,000 |
| News | Allowed |
| Overnight and weekend | Trading hours 5:00 pm to 4:00 pm CT; all positions closed by 3:59 pm CT; no weekends or holidays |
| Payout | Weekly, every Wednesday; 100% of the first $10,000 of lifetime Master profits, then 90/10; $1,000 minimum; first three payouts capped by size ($1,000 on 25K to $2,500 on 250K), uncapped after the third |
| Resets | No reset on a breached Master Account; the breach is permanent |
| Platforms | Rithmic-based from the start, unaffected by the 2026 ProjectX changes; NinjaTrader and other Rithmic front ends |
| Entity | Automation-friendly positioning; ongoing promo cycles |
Source: Puravida Edge rules card for Bulenox, verified 1 November 2026 against the firm’s program pages and help center.
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Rows marked “Verify with firm” are where current rule trackers are silent or disagree; the firm's own help center is the only binding source.
Does Bulenox allow automated trading?
Bulenox automated trading: EAs, bots, copiers allowed in writing. Copy trading: Allowed; up to 11 Master Accounts. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
Bulenox drawdown rules
Bulenox drawdown on the evaluation: Option 1 intraday trailing; Option 2 EOD + DLL. On the funded account: Same as purchased; locks at start + $100. Dollar limits per account size are in the table above; rules verified 1 November 2026.
Bulenox daily loss limit
Bulenox daily loss limit: Option 1: none; Option 2: yes. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
Bulenox consistency rule
Bulenox consistency rule: none during qualification. 40% on every standard master account payout : no single day above 40% of the total profit balance; failing it delays the request with. Minimum trading days: None; 10 trading days before first payout. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
What this means for a systematic strategy
Bulenox is the one firm in this group that says yes to automation in writing. EAs, algorithms, bots and copiers are permitted on every account type, which removes the ambiguity that costs traders accounts elsewhere. Combined with Rithmic and no minimum days, a strategy that hits the target in one session can pass in one session.
The decision inside Bulenox is Option 1 versus Option 2, and it is made at purchase and carried through to the Master Account. Option 2's end-of-day floor is the friendlier model for a strategy that scales out or holds through midday heat; Option 1's real-time trail counts unrealised gains, so a spike you give back moves the floor permanently. The cost of Option 2 is a daily loss limit and a scaling plan on contracts. For most systematic strategies Option 2 is the better trade.
Is Bulenox worth it for a systematic strategy?
Yes, on Option 2. Bulenox is one of the few futures firms that permits EAs, bots and copiers in writing rather than leaving it to interpretation, and the end-of-day floor on Option 2 suits a strategy that scales out or holds through midday. No minimum days means a strategy that hits the target quickly is not held back.
Two things to price in before buying. The Master Account has no reset, so a funded breach costs a full new evaluation rather than a reset fee. And the 40% consistency rule applies at every payout, so a strategy with occasional large winning days needs a bigger total before requesting.
Guides for this firm
- Bulenox payout rules: every Wednesday, 40%, first three capped
- Bulenox Option 1 vs Option 2: which format for a systematic strategy
- Prop firms with EOD trailing drawdown
- Best prop firms for automated trading
- Reset vs new evaluation
Every rule in the table is defined in the glossary and explained by mechanism in the rules hub.
FAQ
What are the Bulenox drawdown rules?
Bulenox drawdown on the evaluation: Option 1 intraday trailing; Option 2 EOD + DLL. On the funded account: Same as purchased; locks at start + $100. Dollar limits per account size are in the table above; rules verified 1 November 2026.
Does Bulenox allow automated trading?
Yes. Bulenox explicitly permits EAs, algorithms, bots and trade copiers on all account types — evaluation and Master Account alike.
What is the difference between Bulenox Option 1 and Option 2?
Option 1 uses real-time trailing drawdown with no daily loss limit and full contract access. Option 2 uses end-of-day trailing with a daily loss limit and a contract scaling plan. Both carry the same drawdown amounts; the choice is made at purchase and carries through to the funded stage.
Can I reset a Bulenox account?
Only during Qualification, for a fee. There is no reset on the Master Account — a breach there closes the account permanently.
Does Bulenox have a daily loss limit?
Option 1: none. Option 2: a limit by size triggered on realized daily loss, removed on the Master Account once the drawdown reaches the starting balance.
Does Bulenox have a consistency rule?
None during Qualification. On every Master Account payout no single day may exceed 40% of the total profit balance; failing it delays the request without closing the account.
What are the Bulenox payout rules?
Weekly, every Wednesday: 100% of the first $10,000 of lifetime Master profits, then 90/10, $1,000 minimum. The first three payouts are capped by size ($1,000 on 25K to $2,500 on 250K), uncapped after the third, and 10 trading days on the Master Account are required before the first request.
Which platforms does Bulenox use?
Rithmic-based from the start, so it was unaffected by the 2026 ProjectX changes; NinjaTrader and other Rithmic front ends connect to it.
Sources: firm documentation and current rule trackers, cross-checked September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the firm's help center is the binding source.