Bulenox vs Top One Futures
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Top One Futures ($39 vs $145).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: Top One Futures (4.8).
- Overall PA Score: Bulenox 7.9 vs Top One Futures 7.8.
Bulenox stronger on 1Top One Futures stronger on 3of 8 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Bulenox7.9 PA Score | Top One Futures7.8 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.9 (stronger figure) | 7.8 |
| Trustpilot | 4.71,826 | 4.85,282 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | Not published | Not published |
| HQ | Wilmington, DE | Cheyenne, WY, United States |
| Markets | Futures, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Crypto | Futures, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Crypto |
| Challenge types | 1-step | 1-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $145 | $39 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $2.15 | $0.78 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $150K | $150K |
| Profit target | 6% | 6% |
| Daily loss limit | none (Trailing) / $500-$3,300 (EOD) | $500-$1,850 depending on size (none on Elite Access evaluation) |
| Max drawdown | $1,500-$4,500 | $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 (Elite Daily) |
| Drawdown type | intraday trailing or EOD trailing | EOD trailing |
| Profit split | up to 90% | 90% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, Rithmic (20+ platforms) | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, BlackArrow, WealthCharts |
| Payout frequency | daily (Fast Track & Momentum) | Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met |
| First payout (days) | Not published | 1 |
| Min trading days | 0 | Not published |
| Consistency rule | Not published | Elite Daily: 40% on the evaluation only. Elite Access: none on the evaluation, 40% funded. Instant Sim Funded: 20%. Ignite: 15% |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Not published | Restricted |
| Discount code | Applies best available discount to Qualification, Fast Track & Momentum accounts | 50% off Elite Daily and Ignite, 45% off Instant (Halloween) |
| Visit site (opens Bulenox in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Top One Futures in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Bulenox scores 7.9/10 and Top One Futures 7.8/10, a close call on our score. Both are futures prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Bulenox if
- you trade high-impact news
- you need R | Trader Pro and Rithmic
Pick Top One Futures if
- you want the cheaper way in ($39 vs $145 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($0.78 vs $2.15)
- you need Tradovate, TradingView and BlackArrow
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (Paid out to traders $31,053,814)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Bulenox | Top One Futures |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $145 | $178 |
| $50K | $175 | $39 |
| $100K | $215 | $398 |
| $150K | $325 | $549 |
Payouts
Bulenox: daily (Fast Track & Momentum). Methods: ACH, wire transfer, PayPal.
Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise: bank, Rise: crypto. The firm reports "Paid out to traders $31,053,814" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulenox | Discount codeOffers | BULENOX (always-on coupon (amount not stated)) | BULENOX (Applies best available discount to Qualification, Fast Track & Momentum accounts) |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Bulenox legit? · Is Top One Futures legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Bulenox or Top One Futures?
Smallest published entry fee: Bulenox $145, Top One Futures $39. Cheapest per $1K of account: Bulenox $2.15, Top One Futures $0.78.
Which pays out faster, Bulenox or Top One Futures?
Bulenox: daily (Fast Track & Momentum). Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met.
Which has the higher profit split?
Bulenox: up to 90%; Top One Futures: 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Bulenox or Top One Futures?
On our six-point beginner checklist Bulenox meets 1 and Top One Futures meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Bulenox and Top One Futures legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/bulenox/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/topone-futures/legit/.