Apex Trader Funding vs Bulenox: Which Funded Account Fits You?
See how Apex Trader Funding and Bulenox's published rules compare, side by side.
TL;DR
At $25K, Apex Trader Funding costs $226 to start (Intraday Trail) vs Bulenox's $94 (Momentum) — Bulenox is cheaper by $132. Apex Trader Funding offers a 100% max profit split and pays out in as little as 5 day(s) (biweekly); Bulenox offers 100% and pays out in 5 day(s) (daily). Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage). Bulenox's: No consistency rule during the Momentum evaluation; 35% once your Momentum Master account is funded. Neither firm is rated here — this page reports each firm's own published terms side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Apex Trader FundingFeaturing Intraday Trail | BulenoxFeaturing Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $167+ $59 activationLower CostTied | $94Code NOMAD: 40% offNo ActivationLower CostTied |
| Profit Split | 100%Higher SplitTied100% of profits up to $25K cumulative — no split at all while in Sim Funded status | 100%Higher SplitTied100% of the first $10,000 in payouts, 90% of everything after — same split as every other Bulenox path |
| Drawdown Type | Intraday TrailingReal-time (intraday) trailing drawdown — a separate purchasable track from EOD Trail | Intraday Trailing / EODTrailing (real-time) or End-of-Day, your choice — same price either way |
| Consistency Rule | Once Funded50%Looser RuleTiedNo consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage) | Once Funded35%Looser RuleTiedNo consistency rule during the Momentum evaluation; 35% once your Momentum Master account is funded |
| Payout Speed | BiweeklyFaster PayoutTiedFirst payout eligible after 5 trading days once funded (PA stage); $500 minimum withdrawal | DailyFaster PayoutTiedPayout requests processed the same day once your Momentum Master is funded; requires 5 qualifying profitable days first |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Bulenox if...
- you want the lowest possible cost to get started
- getting paid quickly matters most — it offers a daily payout option
- you don't want a consistency rule limiting how much profit a single day can count for once you're funded
- Both let you choose your drawdown style instead of locking you into one.
Quick Take
Apex Trader Funding
- 100% profit retention up to $25K cumulative — no split at all while in Sim Funded status
- No consistency rule during the evaluation itself, on either track
- 50% consistency rule applies once you're funded (PA/live stage)
Bulenox
- Three separate paths to a funded account — Qualification, Momentum, and Fast Track — each with its own price and rules
- Fast Track skips the evaluation entirely: no profit target, no minimum trading days before your first payout
- A consistency rule applies once funded on every path (40% on Qualification's Master, 35% on Momentum's Master); Fast Track's exact percentage isn't published
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apex Trader Funding or Bulenox have the lower entry cost?
At $25K, Apex Trader Funding's total cost to start is $226 (Intraday Trail) and Bulenox's is $94 (Momentum). Bulenox is cheaper by $132 at this size. Cost varies by account size for both firms — use the account size selector above to compare at the size you'd actually trade.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Bulenox have the higher profit split?
Apex Trader Funding's maximum profit split is 100%. Bulenox's is 100%. The two are tied. See the table above for how each firm structures the split.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Bulenox pay out faster?
Apex Trader Funding lists a minimum of 5 day(s) to your first payout, paid biweekly. Bulenox lists 5 day(s), paid daily. The two are tied.
Does Apex Trader Funding or Bulenox have a stricter consistency rule?
Apex Trader Funding's consistency rule: No consistency rule during the evaluation; 50% once you're funded (PA/live stage). Bulenox's: No consistency rule during the Momentum evaluation; 35% once your Momentum Master account is funded. A stricter (lower) percentage limits how much of your total profit a single day can represent; "None" means no rule at all. Apex Trader Funding has the looser rule.
Does Nomad Futures Trader recommend Apex Trader Funding over Bulenox, or the reverse?
No — this page lays out each firm's actual published rules side by side so you can pick the one that fits how you trade. Neither firm is endorsed over the other.
This page is comparison and education only — we lay out each firm's actual published rules, never a recommendation of one over the other.