Alpha Futures

Name: Alpha Futures
Brand: Alpha Futures

Futures prop firm with three qualification paths: Standard (6% target, 4% MLL, scaling, $79-239/mo), Advanced (8% target, 3.5% MLL, no consistency/DLG/news/scaling on funded, 90% split, $139-419/mo), and Zero ($0 activation fee, lower contract limits, 90% split, $99-199/mo). EOD balance-based trailing drawdown stops at initial balance. Max 3 qualified accounts ($450K). Must close by 4:20 PM ET. No automation/bots. Copy trading allowed. 10-day inactivity rule. $149 activation fee (Standard/Advanced), $0 (Zero). Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower.

TradovateNinjaTraderTradingViewQuantowerMax 3 accountsFounded 2023Verified Yesterday

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☀️Day Trader

✓News trading allowed
✓EOD trailing (intraday profits safe)
✓Low 6% profit target

Quick Math

Based on $50K Standard

Key numbers inferred from Alpha Futures's rules to help you plan your trading

Min Days to Pass

2 days

50% consistency → need 2+ profitable days

Daily Profit Target (Eval)

$1,500/day

$3,000 target over 2 days

True Cost to Start Funded

$228

$79/mo eval + $149 activation

First Payout Timeline

~48 days

48d processing

Max Single-Day Profit

$1,500

50% consistency cap on profit target

Drawdown Safety Margin

$2,000

$2,000 buffer once locked at initial

Best Profit Split

90%

Highest achievable trader profit share

Account Tiers

3 evaluation paths available

Standard

Account	Profit Target	Min Days	Price	Activation Fee	Reset Fee	Drawdown
$50K StandardPopular	$3,000 (6%)	—	$79/mo	$149	$59	EOD Trailing$2,000
$100K StandardPopular	$6,000 (6%)	—	$159/mo	$149	$129	EOD Trailing$4,000
$150K Standard	$9,000 (6%)	—	$239/mo	$149	$199	EOD Trailing$6,000

Advanced

Account	Profit Target	Min Days	Price	Activation Fee	Reset Fee	Drawdown
$50K Advanced	$4,000 (8%)	—	$139/mo	$149	$139	EOD Trailing$1,750
$100K Advanced	$8,000 (8%)	—	$279/mo	$149	$279	EOD Trailing$3,500
$150K Advanced	$12,000 (8%)	—	$419/mo	$149	$419	EOD Trailing$5,250

Zero

Account	Profit Target	Min Days	Price	Activation Fee	Reset Fee	Drawdown
$50K Zero	$3,000 (6%)	—	$99/mo	$0	$79	EOD Trailing$2,000
$100K Zero	$6,000 (6%)	—	$199/mo	$0	$159	EOD Trailing$4,000

Standard eval. 50% consistency. No DLG on eval. No news restrictions on eval. Scaling on qualified only.

Standard eval. 50% consistency.

Advanced eval. 50% consistency. No DLG. No news restrictions. No scaling. Higher target, tighter MLL.

Advanced eval. 50% consistency.

Zero eval. NO consistency rule — can pass in one day. DLG on eval ($1K). $0 activation fee.

Zero eval. NO consistency rule. DLG on eval ($2K). $0 activation fee.

Time to Funded

No minimum

Standard

No minimum

Funded

Qualified Standard

No minimum trading days required

Drawdown Rules

Tier	Phase	Type	Calculation	Max Drawdown	Daily Limit	Lock Behavior	Strictness
$50K Standard	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000	None	Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit	Moderate
$50K Qualified Standard	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000	$1,000	Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit	Moderate
$100K Standard	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$4,000(4%) Floor: $96,000	None	Locks at $100,000 after $4,000 profit	Moderate
$100K Qualified Standard	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$4,000(4%) Floor: $96,000	$2,000	Locks at $100,000 after $4,000 profit	Moderate
$150K Standard	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$6,000(4%) Floor: $144,000	None	Locks at $150,000 after $6,000 profit	Moderate
$150K Qualified Standard	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$6,000(4%) Floor: $144,000	$3,000	Locks at $150,000 after $6,000 profit	Moderate
$50K Advanced	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$1,750(3.5%) Floor: $48,250	None	Locks at $50,000 after $1,750 profit	Moderate
$50K Qualified Advanced	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$1,750(3.5%) Floor: $48,250	None	Locks at $50,000 after $1,750 profit	Moderate
$100K Advanced	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$3,500(3.5%) Floor: $96,500	None	Locks at $100,000 after $3,500 profit	Moderate
$100K Qualified Advanced	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$3,500(3.5%) Floor: $96,500	None	Locks at $100,000 after $3,500 profit	Moderate
$150K Advanced	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$5,250(3.5%) Floor: $144,750	None	Locks at $150,000 after $5,250 profit	Moderate
$150K Qualified Advanced	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$5,250(3.5%) Floor: $144,750	None	Locks at $150,000 after $5,250 profit	Moderate
$50K Qualified Zero	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000	$1,000	Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit	Moderate
$50K Zero	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000	$1,000	Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit	Moderate
$100K Zero	Evaluation	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$4,000(4%) Floor: $96,000	$2,000	Locks at $100,000 after $4,000 profit	Moderate
$100K Qualified Zero	Funded	EOD Trailing	Balance-based	$4,000(4%) Floor: $96,000	$2,000	Locks at $100,000 after $4,000 profit	Moderate

Trailing drawdown follows your equity highs, which means early profits raise your floor. Once it locks at initial balance or profit target, the floor stops moving — so hitting the lock point early is a key strategy.

Standard 50K eval: $2K MLL (4%). No DLG on eval.

Standard 50K qualified: $2K MLL. DLG $1K (soft breach).

Standard 100K eval: $4K MLL (4%). No DLG on eval.

Standard 100K qualified: $4K MLL. DLG $2K.

Standard 150K eval: $6K MLL (4%). No DLG on eval.

Standard 150K qualified: $6K MLL. DLG $3K.

Advanced 50K eval: $1,750 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Advanced 50K qualified: $1,750 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Advanced 100K eval: $3,500 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Advanced 100K qualified: $3,500 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Advanced 150K eval: $5,250 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Advanced 150K qualified: $5,250 MLL (3.5%). No DLG.

Zero 50K qualified: $2K MLL. DLG $1K (soft breach).

Zero 50K eval: $2K MLL (4%). DLG $1K (2%) — soft breach, account locked until next day.

Zero 100K eval: $4K MLL (4%). DLG $2K (2%).

Zero 100K qualified: $4K MLL. DLG $2K.

Consistency Rules

Tier	Max Single Day	Calculation	Strictness
$50K Qualified Standard	40%	Of total profit	Moderate
$100K Qualified Standard	40%	Of total profit	Moderate
$150K Qualified Standard	40%	Of total profit	Moderate
$50K Qualified Zero	40%	Of total profit	Moderate
$100K Qualified Zero	40%	Of total profit	Moderate

Standard 50K qualified: 40% consistency. Resets between each payout.

Standard 100K qualified: 40% consistency.

Standard 150K qualified: 40% consistency.

Zero 50K qualified: 40% consistency. Required for payout eligibility.

Zero 100K qualified: 40% consistency.

Trading Restrictions

Moderate

News Trading

Allowed

Overnight Holdings

Not Allowed

Weekend Holding

Not Allowed

Automation / Bots

Not Allowed

Copy Trading

Allowed

Must Be Flat By

4:20 PM ET

Inactivity Limit

10 days

Auto-Liquidation

4:20 PM ET

Standard 50K eval. No news restrictions on evals. No bots/AI/HFT. Semi-auto OK. Copy trading allowed.

Copy trading is allowed — you can mirror trades across your own accounts or use signal services.

Payout Structure

Tier	Profit Split	Frequency	Min Payout	Winning Days	Processing
$50K Qualified Standard	70%(Payouts 1-2) 80%(Payouts 3-4) 90%(Payouts 5+)	Bi-weekly	$200	—	48 business hours
$100K Qualified Standard	70%(Payouts 1-2) 80%(Payouts 3-4) 90%(Payouts 5+)	Bi-weekly	$200	—	48 business hours
$150K Qualified Standard	70%(Payouts 1-2) 80%(Payouts 3-4) 90%(Payouts 5+)	Bi-weekly	$200	—	48 business hours
$50K Qualified Advanced	90%	On Demand	$1,000	5 days	48 business hours
$100K Qualified Advanced	90%	On Demand	$1,000	5 days	48 business hours
$150K Qualified Advanced	90%	On Demand	$1,000	5 days	48 business hours
$50K Qualified Zero	90%	On Demand	$200	5 days	48 business hours
$100K Qualified Zero	90%	On Demand	$200	5 days	48 business hours

Standard 50K qualified. 70% payouts 1-2, 80% payouts 3-4, 90% payouts 5+. Bi-weekly (14 days from first trade). $200-$15,000 withdrawal range. 40% consistency required. Withdrawals reduce balance toward MLL.

Standard 100K qualified. Same tiered split. $200-$15K.

Standard 150K qualified. Same tiered split. $200-$15K.

Advanced 50K qualified. 90% split from start. Payout every 5 winning days ($200+), up to 4x/month. $1K-$15K. 50% of profits until 30 winning days, then 100%. No consistency rule.

Advanced 100K qualified. 90% split. $1K-$15K.

Advanced 150K qualified. 90% split. $1K-$15K.

Zero 50K qualified. 90% split. Payout every 5 winning days ($200+). 40% consistency required. $200-$1,500 max per request. 50% of profits until 30 winning days.

Zero 100K qualified. 90% split. $200-$3,000 max per request.

Scaling Plan

$50K Qualified Standard

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Standard 50K qualified: 2→3→5 minis. Max 5 at $2K+ profit.

$100K Qualified Standard

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Standard 100K qualified: 3→4→5→10 minis.

$150K Qualified Standard

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Standard 150K qualified: 3→4→5→10→15 minis.

$50K Qualified Zero

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Zero 50K qualified: 1→2→3 minis. Max 3 at $2K+ profit.

$100K Qualified Zero

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Zero 100K qualified: 2→3→4→5→6 minis.

Contract Limits

Account	Max Contracts	Max Micro
$50K Standard	5	50
$100K Standard	10	100
$150K Standard	15	150
$50K Advanced	5	50
$100K Advanced	10	100
$150K Advanced	15	150
$50K Zero	3	30
$100K Zero	6	60

Standard 50K eval: 5 minis / 50 micros.

Standard 100K eval: 10 minis / 100 micros.

Standard 150K eval: 15 minis / 150 micros.

Advanced 50K eval: 5 minis / 50 micros. No scaling on Advanced.

Advanced 100K eval.

Advanced 150K eval.

Zero 50K eval: 3 minis / 30 micros.

Zero 100K eval: 6 minis / 60 micros.

Allowed Instruments

10 instruments

Indices(4)

ESE-mini S&P 500CME$12.5/tick$50/pt

NQE-mini Nasdaq 100CME$5/tick$20/pt

RTYE-mini Russell 2000CME$5/tick$50/pt

YME-mini DowCBOT$5/tick$5/pt

Energy(1)

CLCrude OilNYMEX$10/tick$1,000/pt

Metals(1)

GCGoldCOMEX$10/tick$100/pt

Micro Contracts(4)

MCLMicro Crude OilNYMEX$1/tick$100/pt

MESMicro E-mini S&P 500CME$1.25/tick$5/pt

MGCMicro GoldCOMEX$1/tick$10/pt

MNQMicro E-mini NasdaqCME$0.5/tick$2/pt

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