TopStep
Bulenox
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Market | Futures | Futures |
| Evaluation | 2-Step / Instant | 1-Step |
| Account sizes | $50K–$150K | $10K–$250K |
| Max drawdown | Trailing, $3K on $100K | 6% trailing / EOD |
| Profit split | 100% up to $10K, then 90% | 100% to $10K, then 90% |
| Min. trading days | 7 (Combine) | 5 |
| Refund policy | Not documented | No; activation fee on passing |
| Price (100K) | $99/mo (Combine) | $215/mo (up to 91% off) |
| Payout speed | Bi-weekly / 1-3 business days | Weekly / 3-7 business days |
| Methods | ACH|PayPal|Wise | Bank Transfer|Crypto|ACH|+2 |
| Scaling plan | 25–50% after 4 profitable months | Not public |
Conclusion: both TopStep and Bulenox are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, TopStep leads by 0.5 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.