Bulenox vs Topstep
Side-by-side rules, fees and payout terms. Rows with differences are highlighted; anything we could not verify is marked as such.
| Rule | Bulenox | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Trailing intraday | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | 100% of first $10,000 of payouts, then 90/10 | 90/10 |
| Payoutsⓘ | Master account: payouts processed weekly on Wednesdays | On request, no fixed cycle. |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | 40% best-day cap | 55% best-day cap |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | None | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | None | Unverified |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | $148 one-time | $149 one-time |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Included | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | $78 | $49 |
| Payout bufferⓘ | Safety Threshold Reserve must remain above starting balance after payout: 25K $1,600; | No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Chosen before purchase | Combine max position: 50K = 5 minis/50 micros; |
| Platforms | Rithmic R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Sierra Chart, MultiCharts | TopstepX |
| Entry price | from $145 | from $49 / month |
| Promo code | BULENOX | None known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-07 |
Highlighted rows differ between firms. Green = trader-friendly, red = restrictive, “Unverified” = we could not confirm it from the firm’s public rules.
True cost to first payout
Bulenox
Qualification 100K (trailing) — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee
- $215
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $148
- Data feed · included
- $0
- Total
- $363
Reset fee: $78. Payout buffer: Safety Threshold Reserve must remain above starting balance after payout: 25K $1,600; 50K $2,600; 100K $3,100; 150K $4,600.
Topstep
Trading Combine 100K — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 99/mo subscription
- $198
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $149
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $347
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: $49. Payout buffer: No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; payouts capped at 50% of balance (and the per-size caps above).
FAQ
Does Bulenox have a trailing drawdown?
Bulenox uses a trailing drawdown that updates intraday on its main program.
Does Bulenox have a consistency rule?
Yes — 40% best-day cap. Master payouts: best day must be <=40% of total P&L of the payout period
Is news trading allowed at Bulenox?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Bulenox’s current rules.
Does Topstep have a trailing drawdown?
Topstep uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does Topstep have a consistency rule?
Yes — 55% best-day cap. Trading Combine: best single day must stay at or below 55% of the profit target
Is news trading allowed at Topstep?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Topstep’s current rules.