Head to head
Bulenox vs Take Profit Trader
Bulenox grades higher overall, 6.8 to 6.6. Across 21 measurable rows, Bulenox comes out ahead on 13 and Take Profit Trader on 3.
Cheap futures evaluations with real payouts, but an unpublished flipping rule decides who gets paid
The best payout policy in futures, wrapped in funded-stage rules you must read twice
Key differences
In short
- Bulenox has the stronger payout record (7.7 vs 7.0).
- Take Profit Trader carries more hidden-rule risk (5.3 vs 4.4), led by: drawdown switches from end-of-day to intraday in pro.
- Only Bulenox sells instant programs.
- Tradovate, TradingView are only available at Take Profit Trader.
Bulenox vs Take Profit Trader, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | B6.8 | B6.6 |
| Payouts | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Transparency | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Reputation | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Platforms & execution | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Support | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.7 (1.8K) | 4.4 (11K) |
| Pass rate | 10%Estimate | 36.2%Reported |
| Hidden risk | 4.4 HighHidden risk 4.4 out of 10, High | 5.3 HighHidden risk 5.3 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 7.5% | 8% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | — | — |
| Cheapest account | $94 | $150 |
| Max allocation | $750K | $750K |
| Max profit split | 100% | 90% |
| Payouts | Master: weekly, every Wednesday… | Daily, on demand from day one of the PRO account (profit… |
| Programs | 1-step, instant | 1-step |
| Current offer | DEAL· BULENOX | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Windermere, Florida, United States |
| Years in business | 5 | 5 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Quantower | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower |
| Assets | Futures, Indices, Commodities, Energies, Metals, Crypto, Forex | Futures, Indices, Energies, Metals, Commodities |
| EAs | Restricted | Not allowed |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Not allowed |
Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesWhich should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | Bulenox: Discounted evaluations are cheap to retry, but Rithmic setup, the activation fee and the 10-day payout rules are a lot to learn. |
| Experienced traders | Take Profit Trader | Disciplined intraday traders get daily, uncapped withdrawals and a path to a live 90% split if they size moderately. |
| Swing traders | Either | Bulenox: Every position must be closed by 3:59 PM CT and overnight or weekend holding is banned. |
| Scalpers | Bulenox | No minimum hold time, news is open and micro contracts cost $0.61 per side, though trailing drawdowns punish give-backs. |
| EA & algo traders | Bulenox | Personal bots and copiers are allowed, but third-party API access costs $100 a month and high-frequency algos are barred. |
| News traders | Bulenox | CPI, FOMC and NFP are open on every program with no blackout window. |
Verdicts
Bulenox verdict
Cheap futures evaluations with real payouts, but an unpublished flipping rule decides who gets paid
Best for: Intraday futures traders who trade meaningful size every day, want very cheap evaluations and can live with weekly payouts and several consistency checks.
Avoid if: You need overnight holds, trade on a Mac or TradingView, or want every payout condition published before you buy.
Take Profit Trader verdict
The best payout policy in futures, wrapped in funded-stage rules you must read twice
Best for: Disciplined intraday futures traders on one or a few manually traded accounts who want daily, uncapped payouts
Avoid if: You hold overnight, run bots or cross-account copiers, size up hard at the open, or cannot live with an intraday trailing drawdown
Bulenox vs Take Profit Trader FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Bulenox better than Take Profit Trader?
On our grading Bulenox scores higher overall (6.8 vs 6.6, grade B vs B). Take Profit Trader still comes out ahead on rules, platforms. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Bulenox or Take Profit Trader?
The cheapest accounts start at $94 at Bulenox and $150 at Take Profit Trader. Prices depend on program and size, so compare the challenges tables.
Which pays out more reliably, Bulenox or Take Profit Trader?
Bulenox has the stronger payout score (Bulenox 7.7 vs Take Profit Trader 7.0). Bulenox pays master: weekly, every wednesday. fast track and momentum: same day for weekday requests before 12:01 pm ct; Take Profit Trader pays daily, on demand from day one of the pro account (profit above the buffer only).
Which has fewer hidden rules, Bulenox or Take Profit Trader?
Bulenox has the lower Hidden Risk score (Bulenox 4.4, high; Take Profit Trader 5.3, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Bulenox or Take Profit Trader?
Bulenox: 10% (estimate). Take Profit Trader: 36.2% (reported). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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