Bulenox vs Take Profit Trader
The main difference between Bulenox and Take Profit Trader is drawdown type: Bulenox uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) while Take Profit Trader uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day). Bulenox charges from $125, Take Profit Trader from $150. Profit splits: 80-90% vs 80-90%. Updated March 2026.
Bulenox uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) with a 2.2% daily loss limit and 80-90% profit split. Take Profit Trader uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) with a 2.2% daily loss limit and 80-90% profit split. Bulenox starts from $125; Take Profit Trader from $150.
Both firms use the same drawdown type (trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day)), so the decision comes down to fees, profit split, trading restrictions, and the markets you trade. Both offer the same maximum profit split of 90%.
| Bulenox | Take Profit Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Type | 1-step | 1-step |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing EOD (floor moves up at end of day) | Trailing EOD (floor moves up at end of day) |
| Daily Loss Limit | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Max Drawdown | 3.5% | 3% |
| Profit Target | 6% | 6% |
| Min Trading Days | 5 | None |
| Profit Split | 80-90% | 80-90% |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
| News Trading | allowed | allowed |
| Overnight Holding | No | No |
| Weekend Holding | No | No |
| EA / Bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Markets | futures | futures |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Rithmic | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| Cheapest Account | $125 ($25,000) | $150 ($25,000) |
Scalping / Day Trading
Both work for day trading.
Swing Trading
Neither allows weekend holding — consider FTMO or The5%ers for swing trading.
Budget-Conscious
Bulenox is cheaper to start ($125 vs $150).
Bulenox is the better fit if you trade futures exclusively. The EOD trailing drawdown gives you flexibility during the session since the floor only updates at the close, which suits active day traders who have intraday swings.
- +Very affordable challenge fees with frequent sales
- +EOD trailing drawdown (not intraday)
- +No consistency rule
- +$25K account option for small capital traders
Bulenox supports NinjaTrader, Rithmic and processes payouts bi-weekly. News trading is fully allowed, so you can trade NFP, FOMC, and CPI without restrictions. Automated trading with EAs is permitted.
Take Profit Trader is the better fit if you trade futures exclusively. The EOD trailing drawdown gives you flexibility during the session since the floor only updates at the close, which suits active day traders who have intraday swings.
- +No minimum trading days
- +No consistency rule
- +EOD trailing drawdown (not intraday)
- +Weekly payouts
Take Profit Trader supports NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and processes payouts weekly. News trading is fully allowed, so you can trade NFP, FOMC, and CPI without restrictions. Automated trading with EAs is permitted.
Choosing between Bulenox and Take Profit Trader comes down to three things: the markets you trade, how much drawdown flexibility you need, and your budget. Bulenox is cheaper to get started at $125 vs $150.
Both firms use trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day), so focus on the other differences: daily loss limits (2.2% vs 2.2%), profit split (90% vs 90%), and trading restrictions. If you are still undecided, take the firm finder quiz for a personalized recommendation based on your trading style, risk tolerance, and budget.