Alpha Futures is a futures prop firm operating under Alpha Capital Group. It launched in Q3 2023 and offers evaluation-based accounts funded with simulated capital. All accounts are demo accounts; the firm states this explicitly across its site and disclosures. The firm references a trading floor in London operated by a related entity, Alpha Prime, which serves as its live funded stage.
Alpha Futures offers three account lines: Zero, Standard, and Advanced. Each targets a different level of trading experience and carries different rule sets at both the evaluation and funded stages.
Account Types & Pricing
Alpha Futures uses a monthly subscription model for evaluations. Qualified traders pay no ongoing subscription. Only a one-time activation fee applies at the funded stage, except on the Zero Plan where no activation fee exists.
Zero Plan
The Zero Plan is available in 25k, 50k, and 100k account sizes. There is no activation fee on any Zero account, permanently.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $79 | $119 | $239 |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evaluation Reset Fee | $69 | $109 | $219 |
| Qualified Reset Fee | $399 | $499 | $799 |
Qualified Account Resets on Zero accounts (available as of March 11, 2026) can be used up to 2 times per account, provided the account has never reached a payout request, and must be used within 7 days of a breach.
Standard Plan
The Standard Plan is available in 50k, 100k, and 150k account sizes. The activation fee is a flat $149 regardless of account size, paid once at the evaluation-to-funded transition.
| 50k Standard | 100k Standard | 150k Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $79 | $159 | $239 |
| Activation Fee | $149 | $149 | $149 |
| Evaluation Reset Fee | $59 | $129 | $199 |
Advanced Plan
The Advanced Plan is available in 50k, 100k, and 150k account sizes. Like the Standard Plan, the activation fee is $149 regardless of account size.
| 50k Advanced | 100k Advanced | 150k Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $139 | $279 | $419 |
| Activation Fee | $149 | $149 | $149 |
| Evaluation Reset Fee | $139 | $279 | $419 |
Evaluation Rules
All three account lines use a 1-step evaluation. There is only one way to fail: allowing the account balance to hit or exceed the maximum loss limit. Passing requires hitting the profit target while satisfying the consistency rule.
Profit Target
Profit targets differ by account line and account size. See the table below.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | 50k Standard | 100k Standard | 150k Standard | 50k Advanced | 100k Advanced | 150k Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
All profit targets are expressed as dollar amounts.
Drawdown Rules (Evaluation)
Trailing Drawdown Values
The maximum loss limit (MLL) trails from the end-of-day account balance high at the evaluation stage. Values differ by account line and account size, as shown in the table below.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | 50k Standard | 100k Standard | 150k Standard | 50k Advanced | 100k Advanced | 150k Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Loss Limit | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $5,250 |
Daily Loss Limit
The daily loss limit rule differs by account line. Standard and Advanced evaluations carry no daily loss limit. The Zero Plan applies a Daily Loss Guard during the evaluation stage. Hitting it locks trading until the next day at 6PM ET; it does not fail the account.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | Standard (all sizes) | Advanced (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Guard | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | None | None |
Drawdown Calculation Method
EOD trailing applies to all accounts at the evaluation stage. The drawdown level updates only at the close of each trading day based on the closing balance. Intraday highs do not move the level. The source explicitly confirms that none of Alpha Futures’ accounts use intraday trailing drawdown.
Drawdown Lock
The MLL stops trailing once it reaches the initial starting account balance on all accounts. This lock applies at the evaluation stage across all three account lines.
Consistency Rule (Evaluation)
The consistency rule differs by account line at the evaluation stage. See the table below.
| Zero (all sizes) | Standard (all sizes) | Advanced (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency Rule on Evaluation | None | 50% | 50% |
The 50% rule means no single trading day’s profit can exceed 50% of total net profits accumulated during the evaluation. The evaluation won’t pass until this condition is met. Because the Zero Plan has no consistency rule, a Zero evaluation can be passed in a single trading day.
Minimum Trading Days
Minimum trading day requirements differ by account line. See the table below.
| Zero (all sizes) | Standard (all sizes) | Advanced (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Trading Days | None | 2 | 2 |
Time Limit
No time limit applies to any evaluation across any account line.
Position Size & Contract Limits
Contract limits during the evaluation stage differ by account line and account size. See the table below.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | 50k Standard / Advanced | 100k Standard / Advanced | 150k Standard / Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Minis | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Max Micros | 10 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
Position limits are the same for Standard and Advanced accounts of the same nominal size at the evaluation stage.
Activation Fee
The activation fee structure differs by account line. See the table below.
| Zero (all sizes) | Standard (all sizes) | Advanced (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Fee | $0 | $149 | $149 |
| Type | N/A | One-time | One-time |
| When Due | N/A | Within 30 days of passing | Within 30 days of passing |
The activation fee must be paid alongside KYC completion and contract signing. After payment, the Qualified Account is issued within 1–2 business days.
Funded Account Rules
The funded stage is called the Qualified Account stage. All Qualified Accounts use simulated capital. Rules at this stage differ from the evaluation stage and differ across the three account lines.
Drawdown Rules (Funded)
Trailing Drawdown Values
MLL values at the funded stage match the evaluation stage figures. The MLL continues to trail from the EOD balance high. Values differ by account line and account size, as shown in the table below.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | 50k Standard | 100k Standard | 150k Standard | 50k Advanced | 100k Advanced | 150k Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Loss Limit | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $5,250 |
An important mechanic at the funded stage: withdrawals count against the account balance, which directly affects the MLL. If a trader grows a $50k Standard account to $55,000 with an MLL sitting at $50,000 and withdraws the full $5,000 profit, the balance drops back to $50,000, which breaches the MLL and closes the account.
Daily Loss Limit
The daily loss limit rule differs by account line at the funded stage. On Qualified accounts the Daily Loss Guard remains a soft breach: trading is locked until the next day, the account is not closed. Advanced Qualified accounts have no preset Daily Loss Guard, though traders can configure a custom one in their platform. See the table below.
| 25k Zero Qualified | 50k Zero Qualified | 100k Zero Qualified | 50k Standard Qualified | 100k Standard Qualified | 150k Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Guard | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | None (optional) |
Drawdown Calculation Method
EOD trailing applies at the funded stage across all account lines, consistent with the evaluation stage. The drawdown level only updates at the close of each trading day.
Drawdown Lock
The MLL locks once it reaches the initial starting account balance at the funded stage, identical to the evaluation stage mechanic. Hitting the MLL on a Qualified account closes the account. On Zero Qualified accounts only, a Qualified Account Reset is available up to 2 times within 7 days of a breach, provided no payout has ever been requested on that account.
Consistency Rule (Funded)
The consistency rule differs by account line at the funded stage. See the table below.
| Zero Qualified | Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency Rule | 40% | 40% | None |
The 40% rule on Zero and Standard Qualified accounts means no single trading day’s profit can be greater than or equal to 40% of net profits accumulated since the last payout request. If the threshold is exceeded, the payout button is locked; the account isn’t breached, but trading must continue until the rule is satisfied. The rule resets between each payout request.
Position Size & Contract Limits (Funded)
Contract limits at the funded stage differ by account line. Advanced Qualified accounts have no scaling plan; the full contract limit is available immediately. Standard and Zero Qualified accounts are subject to a scaling plan (see the Scaling Plan section for full tier details).
| 50k Advanced Qualified | 100k Advanced Qualified | 150k Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Minis | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Max Micros | 50 | 100 | 150 |
Profit Split
The profit split structure differs by account line. See the table below.
| Zero Qualified | Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Split | 90% (flat) | 70% → 80% → 90% (tiered) | 90% (flat) |
On Standard Qualified accounts: 70% on payouts 1–2, 80% on payouts 3–4, 90% on payout 5 and beyond.
Payout Rules
First Payout Requirements
Payout requirements differ by account line. See the table below.
| Zero Qualified | Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger | 5 winning days of $200+ | First bi-weekly payout date | 5 winning days of $200+ |
| Consistency Required | Yes (40%) | Yes (40%) | No |
| Days Must Be Consecutive | No | N/A | No |
| Profit Threshold | None | None | None |
| Buffer Required | None | None | None |
Subsequent Payout Requirements
Conditions do not change after the first payout on any account line. The same trigger applies to every subsequent request.
Payout Frequency
Payout frequency differs by account line. See the table below.
| Zero Qualified | Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Up to 4x per month | Bi-weekly (every 14 days from first trade) | Up to 4x per month |
| Assigned Dates | No | Yes | No |
Payout Buffer
No buffer requirement applies to any account type. Traders are not required to maintain a minimum profit balance before requesting a payout.
Daily Progression Rule
No daily progression rule applies to any account type.
Payout Caps & Limits
Payout caps and minimums differ by account line and account size. See the table below.
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | Standard (all sizes) | Advanced (all sizes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Payout | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $1,000 |
| Maximum Payout | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Max % of Profit Per Request | 50% | 50% | 50% | No stated cap | 50% |
Scaling Plan
There is no scaling plan on Advanced Qualified accounts; full contract access is available from day one. Standard and Zero Qualified accounts operate under tiered scaling that ties maximum contract access to profit accumulated in the account.
Standard Qualified accounts: scaling tiers:
| Profit Level | 50k Minis | 50k Micros | 100k Minis | 100k Micros | 150k Minis | 150k Micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1,500 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 30 |
| $1,500–$2,000 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 40 |
| $2,000–$3,000 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 50 |
| $3,000–$4,500 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 100 | 10 | 100 |
| $4,500+ | 5 | 50 | 10 | 100 | 15 | 150 |
Zero Qualified accounts: scaling tiers:
| Profit Level | 50k Minis | 50k Micros | 100k Minis | 100k Micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1,500 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| $1,500–$2,000 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 30 |
| $2,000–$3,000 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 40 |
| $3,000–$4,500 | N/A | N/A | 5 | 50 |
| $4,500+ | N/A | N/A | 6 | 60 |
The Zero 25k Qualified account has no scaling plan per the source table.
Live Account Pathway
Access to Alpha Prime, the live funded stage, is triggered by reaching $40,000 in total payouts (5 payouts) on a simulated Qualified account, or at the firm’s discretion before that threshold. The selection process is reviewed by the Alpha Futures team and is not automatic.
Live account starting conditions:
| Parameter | Live Account |
|---|---|
| Starting Balance | $10,000 |
| Drawdown Type | Static, non-trailing |
| Daily Loss Limit | $3,000 (scales at 30% of balance) |
| Consistency Rule | None |
| News Trading Restrictions | None |
| Max Withdrawal Cap | None |
| Overnight Holding | Permitted |
| Leverage | 10:1 |
Live pathway options:
| Alpha Prime Program | Generic Live Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Split | 60% | 80% |
| Monthly Salary | Yes (12-month, from remaining sim balance) | No |
| Weekly Strategy Calls | Yes | No |
| Quant Team Access | Yes | No |
| London Trading Floor Access | Yes | No |
| Scaling Opportunities | Yes (performance-based) | No |
Traders who decline both live options receive a final payout and forfeit any further relationship with Alpha Futures or Alpha Capital Group.
Trading Rules & Restrictions
Permitted Instruments
Alpha Futures allows trading across all CME Group products, spanning four exchanges: CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX. Instruments specifically named in the source include ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM, GC, CL, MBT, and MET. Crypto futures MBT and MET are available but treated as full mini contracts for position sizing purposes; 5 MBT equals 5 full contracts.
Trading Hours & Overnight Policy
Overnight holds are not permitted on simulated accounts. Rules differ between simulated and live accounts, as shown in the table below.
| Parameter | Simulated Accounts | Live Accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Session Start | 6:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Session End | 5:00 PM ET (next day) | 5:00 PM ET (next day) |
| Weekend | Closed Fri 5PM – Sun 6PM ET | Closed Fri 5PM – Sun 6PM ET |
| Auto-Liquidation | 4:20 PM ET daily | Not applicable |
| Overnight Holds | Not permitted | Permitted |
News Trading Policy
The news trading policy differs by account line and stage. See the table below.
| Evaluation (all plans) | Zero & Standard Qualified | Advanced Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| News Trading Restricted | No | Yes | No |
| Restriction Window | N/A | 2 min before / 2 min after high-impact events | N/A |
| Reference Calendar | N/A | ForexFactory (red-folder events) | N/A |
| First Violation | N/A | Profits voided, payout denied until next date | N/A |
| Subsequent Violations | N/A | Account breach | N/A |
Traders on Standard and Zero Qualified accounts may hold existing positions through a news release; only new order execution is restricted within the 4-minute window.
Expert Advisors & Copy Trading
| Practice | Permitted |
|---|---|
| AI / bot / fully automated trading | No (all account types, all stages) |
| HFT (100+ trades/day) | No (automated or manual) |
| Semi-automated (signal-based, manually executed) | Yes |
| Copy trading (same individual, own accounts) | Yes |
| Replikanto trade copier (AlphaTicks) | Yes |
| Group trading / copy across different individuals | No |
| VPS | Yes |
| VPN | No |
Prohibited Practices
The following are prohibited across both evaluation and funded stages on all account types.
| Prohibited Practice | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Automated / AI / bot trading | Account termination, profits voided |
| HFT (100+ trades/day) | Account termination, profits voided |
| Tick/micro scalping (under 10 ticks and under 2 min, as clear pattern) | Account termination, profits voided |
| Order book spamming | Account termination, profits voided |
| All-or-nothing / max leverage without stop loss | Account termination, profits voided |
| Reverse trading / hedging across or within accounts | Account termination, profits voided |
| Group trading / account stacking | Account termination, profits voided |
| Trading within 2% of CME price limit | Account termination, profits voided |
| VPN use | Account termination, profits voided |
| Exploiting favorable sim fills / slippage-free conditions | Account termination, profits voided |
| Initiating trades in gapped / illiquid markets for isolated fills | Account termination, profits voided |
Inactivity Rule
Accounts are archived after 10 consecutive inactive trading days on the trading platform. To keep an account active, at least 1 trade must be placed every 10 trading days, regardless of size. This rule applies to both evaluation and Qualified accounts.
Maximum Allocation
The number of simultaneous Qualified Accounts a trader can hold differs by account line. See the table below. Only 1 username per individual is permitted, and only 1 individual per household may use the service.
| Zero | Standard | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Qualified Accounts | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Any user with an active Standard or Advanced Qualified account is limited to 3 total active Qualified accounts across both lines combined.
Trading Platforms
Available Platforms
Platform choice is made at purchase and cannot be changed afterward. See the table below for all supported platforms.
| Platform | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deepchart (by Volumetrica Trading) | Web-based or desktop | Complimentary OrderFlow package included; Deepdom (desktop only) available with same login |
| Quantower | Desktop only | Uses dXFeed data via Volumetrica clearing house |
| Tradovate | Web-based | Shared login with NinjaTrader |
| NinjaTrader | Desktop only | Shared login with Tradovate |
| TradingView | Web-based (via Tradovate add-on) | Requires active TradingView subscription |
Data Feeds & Connectivity
| Data Type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 CME data (Top of Book) | Included | Covered by monthly subscription and activation fee |
| Level 2 CME data (Depth of Market) | $41/month per user | Not per account |
| EUREX DOM data | $26/month per user | Optional upgrade |
Deepchart and Quantower use dXFeed data via the Volumetrica Trading clearing house. Tradovate and NinjaTrader use Tradovate’s data infrastructure. All traders must sign a Non-Professional Agreement before receiving real-time data on any platform.
Risk Tools
Alpha Futures provides several built-in risk management tools.
| Tool | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily Loss Guard (hard lockout) | Automatically flattens all open positions and locks the account when the daily loss threshold is hit. Lockout lifts at 6PM ET the next trading day. Applies to Zero evaluations and all Zero and Standard Qualified accounts. |
| Custom Daily Loss Guard | Traders can set a smaller Daily Loss Guard value in their trading platform at any time. Available on all account types, including Advanced where no preset value is applied. |
| MLL dashboard monitor | Live MLL level visible in the trader dashboard at all times. |
| Daily Loss Guard dashboard monitor | Daily Loss Guard level visible in the trader dashboard at all times. |
| Replikanto trade copier | Compatible with AlphaTicks (Deepchart). Allows copying trades across the trader’s own accounts. |
Billing & Account Management
Subscription Model
The monthly evaluation fee rebills automatically from sign-up date until the evaluation is passed, at which point the subscription ends. On a failed evaluation, the account resets automatically at rebill and the trader receives a fresh account at the original starting balance. Traders who still have an active evaluation 24 hours before their rebill date receive a dashboard prompt to choose between resetting or continuing at the current account level. Qualified traders pay no recurring monthly fee; billing stops permanently once the activation fee is paid.
Resets
A reset restores the starting account balance, MLL, and trading day count. Reset fees do not affect the monthly rebill date.
Evaluation reset fees:
| 25k Zero | 50k Zero | 100k Zero | 50k Standard | 100k Standard | 150k Standard | 50k Advanced | 100k Advanced | 150k Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reset Fee | $69 | $109 | $219 | $59 | $129 | $199 | $139 | $279 | $419 |
Qualified Account Reset fees (Zero accounts only, post March 11, 2026):
| 25k Zero Qualified | 50k Zero Qualified | 100k Zero Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified Reset Fee | $399 | $499 | $799 |
| Max Uses Per Account | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Eligibility | No prior payout request | No prior payout request | No prior payout request |
| Time Limit After Breach | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
No Qualified Account Reset exists for Standard or Advanced funded accounts.
Payouts & Withdrawals
Payment Methods
| Method | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACH | Yes | US bank accounts only |
| Wire Transfer | Yes | No fee confirmed in source |
| SWIFT | Yes | No fee confirmed in source |
| Wise | Yes | No fee confirmed in source |
| Rise | Yes | Agreement must be signed before first payout |
All payouts are made in USD. No fees are listed for any of the available methods.
Processing Times
All payouts are processed in 48 business hours or less. Alpha Futures does not publish a per-method breakdown of processing times.
Tax & Eligibility Requirements
KYC verification via Veriff is required before any Qualified Account is issued or any payout is processed. Required documents are a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or ID card; paper forms and permits are not accepted) and a facial selfie. The compliance team requires up to 48 hours to review submissions.
Restricted Countries
Alpha Futures is available in more than 150 countries. Residents, citizens, or anyone physically present in a restricted country are ineligible to trade. Restricted countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Darfur, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.