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Head-to-head comparison

Bulenox vs E8 Markets: Which Futures Prop Firm Wins? (2026)

A side-by-side breakdown of the rules that decide which prop firm fits your strategy — drawdown type, profit splits, payout speed, account sizes, and total cost.

The verdict

E8 Markets has the lower starting price ($110 vs $145 for Bulenox). Bulenox offers a higher max profit split (100% vs 80%).

Rules side by side

Each value is the best (or full range) across all of the firm's products.

RuleBulenoxE8 Markets
Challenge typeEvaluationEvaluation
Drawdown typeIntraday TrailingEOD
Account sizes$25K – $250K$25K – $150K
Starting price$145$110
Profit split100%80%
Payout speed7 days
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleEval: 0–0% / Funded: 40–40%Eval: 35–35%
Payment modelSubscriptionSubscription
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating

About each firm

Bulenox

Bulenox offers a two-step path from a Qualification Account to a funded Master Account up to $250K, with fixed maximum drawdowns ranging $1,500–$5,500 by tier. Traders keep 100% of the first $10,000 in profits and 90% thereafter, with order routing through Rithmic.

Products

  • No Scaling Account100% split · 7 days

E8 Markets

E8 Markets offers a one-step Signature Futures Challenge with a 6% profit target and an end-of-day dynamic drawdown that adjusts based on the highest closing balance. Funded accounts range from $25K to $150K with an 80% profit split, on-demand payouts after five profitable days, and a 35% consistency rule. Supported platforms are NinjaTrader and Tradovate.

Products

  • E8 Signature80% split

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, Bulenox or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $110 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $145 for the other.

Which has the better profit split, Bulenox or E8 Markets?

Bulenox pays out a higher max profit split (100%) compared to 80% on the other side.

Are payouts verified at Bulenox and E8 Markets?

Bulenox does not have third-party verified payout history. E8 Markets does not have third-party verified payout history.