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Phidias vs Bulenox: which one should you pick?
If you want a static drawdown, Phidias Express to Live is the pick; if you want the lowest cost per attempt and Rithmic platforms, Bulenox. On the reference plan, Bulenox pays up to 90% and Phidias Fundamental 80%.
We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Category scoreboard
Winner of each rule that matters, based on each firm's reference plan.
- Drawdown typePhidias
- Profit splitBulenox
- Consistency ruleTie
- Daily loss limitBulenox
- Payout frequencyBulenox
- Cost structurePhidias
1 tie
Quick verdict
Our pick for most traders: Bulenox
Bulenox wins 3 of 6 rule categories (profit split, daily limit and payouts). Phidias takes drawdown and costs.
- Pick Bulenox if you want the lowest cost per attempt.
- Pick Phidias if you want a static drawdown (Express to Live).
Comparison table: Phidias vs Bulenox
Values for each firm's reference plan (50K account). Highlighted cells win that category.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference plan | Fundamental 50K | Qualification 50K |
| Price today with code | $65.60/mo | $19.25 |
| Cost structure | One-time with no activation fee, or with an activation fee on pass (monthly on Fundamental and Premium, an evaluation fee on Express to Live) | One-time fee for 30 days of access · activation fee to move to Master |
| Plans and paths | Express to Live (static), Fundamental, Premium and 10K Drawdown | Qualification, Momentum and Fast-Track, each with Option 1 (trailing) or Option 2 (EOD) |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live | Option 1: intraday trailing (open positions count) · Option 2: EOD |
| Profit target | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Max loss | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Daily limit | No daily loss on Express to Live · depends on the plan for Fundamental and Premium | None on Option 1 · on Option 2 it pauses the day instead of closing the account |
| Consistency rule | 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live | No rule to pass the Qualification · applies per payout cycle on the Master |
| Profit split | 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium | Up to 90% (first $10,000 at 100%) |
| Payouts | Every 10 days (Fundamental) · every 5 days (Premium) | Weekly on the Master · daily on Fast-Track and Momentum |
| Direct-funding plan (no challenge) | No: you always pass a challenge first | No: you always pass a challenge first |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, DeepCharts | Rithmic: NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, Sierra Chart and 20+ more |
| PropScope rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
Direct-funding plan = a plan that sells the funded account from day one, with no evaluation first.
Key differences, category by category
Price: what you pay today
With the code, Phidias comes to $65.60 (Fundamental 50K, per month) and Bulenox to $19.25 (Qualification 50K, one-time). Careful when comparing: Phidias rebills every month until you pass, while Bulenox is paid once.
We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Drawdown type Phidias
Phidias calculates drawdown more predictably than Bulenox on the reference plan.
- Phidias
- EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live
- Bulenox
- Option 1: intraday trailing (open positions count) · Option 2: EOD
Profit split Bulenox
Bulenox leaves more to the trader: 90% versus 80% at Phidias.
- Phidias
- 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium
- Bulenox
- Up to 90% (first $10,000 at 100%)
Consistency rule Tie
Tie: both apply consistency at a single stage.
- Phidias
- 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live
- Bulenox
- No rule to pass the Qualification · applies per payout cycle on the Master
Daily loss limit Bulenox
Bulenox has no daily loss limit on the reference plan; Phidias does.
- Phidias
- No daily loss on Express to Live · depends on the plan for Fundamental and Premium
- Bulenox
- None on Option 1 · on Option 2 it pauses the day instead of closing the account
Payout frequency Bulenox
Bulenox lets you get paid more often than Phidias.
- Phidias
- Every 10 days (Fundamental) · every 5 days (Premium)
- Bulenox
- Weekly on the Master · daily on Fast-Track and Momentum
Cost structure Phidias
Phidias has a simpler cost structure than Bulenox.
- Phidias
- One-time with no activation fee, or with an activation fee on pass (monthly on Fundamental and Premium, an evaluation fee on Express to Live)
- Bulenox
- One-time fee for 30 days of access · activation fee to move to Master
Pros and cons
Phidias
Pros
- Express to Live with static drawdown and no minimum days
- News trading allowed on every account
- Premium allows overnight and weekend holds
- Up to 100% split on Premium
Cons
- 80% split on Fundamental
- Payouts every 10 days on Fundamental
- Complex lineup: rules change by account
Bulenox
Pros
- Very low entry price with the code
- No minimum days to pass
- News trading allowed, no blackout windows
- 20+ platforms through Rithmic
Cons
- Option 1 uses intraday trailing
- Activation fee to move to the Master
- Qualification access expires after 30 days
Which one fits your profile?
Pick Phidias if…
- You want a static drawdown (Express to Live)
- You need to hold overnight (Premium)
- You want a clear path to a LIVE account
Pick Bulenox if…
- You want the lowest cost per attempt
- You handle intraday trailing well or pick Option 2 EOD
- You trade on NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart or another Rithmic platform
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FAQ: Phidias vs Bulenox
Bulenox wins 3 of 6 rule categories (profit split, daily limit and payouts). Phidias takes drawdown and costs. Pick Phidias if you want a static drawdown (Express to Live). Pick Bulenox if you want the lowest cost per attempt.
With the code, Phidias comes to $65.60 (Fundamental 50K, per month) and Bulenox to $19.25 (Qualification 50K, one-time). Careful when comparing: Phidias rebills every month until you pass, while Bulenox is paid once. We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Phidias: EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live. Bulenox: Option 1: intraday trailing (open positions count) · Option 2: EOD. Phidias calculates drawdown more predictably than Bulenox on the reference plan.
Phidias: 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium. Bulenox: Up to 90% (first $10,000 at 100%). Bulenox leaves more to the trader: 90% versus 80% at Phidias.
Phidias: 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live. Bulenox: No rule to pass the Qualification · applies per payout cycle on the Master.
Yes. PROPSCOPE gives 60% OFF at Phidias and PROPSCOPE gives 89% OFF at Bulenox. Both codes are checked by hand and applied at checkout.
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How we build this comparison
Rules come from each firm's official website and help center and were verified on 2026-10-20. We compare each firm's reference plan (the 50K account PropScope tracks) across six rule categories; price is shown but scores no points. When a firm changes its rules, we update the fact once and every comparison is corrected.
Official sources: Phidias: phidiaspropfirm.com, phidiaspropfirm.com/accounts · Bulenox: bulenox.com, bulenox.com/accounts-pricing