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Alpha Futures Review
Updated March 2026 - Standard, Advanced & Zero Plans
8.6
FPF Score
10% OFF All Plans $15K Max Withdrawal Alpha Prime Program Zero has $0 Activation Fee Monthly Subscription 3 Plans
FPF Ratings
Payout Reliability
8.6
Rule Clarity
8.8
Value for Money
8.4
Path to Live
9.0
Plan Flexibility
8.8
Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • $15,000 max withdrawal per request - highest in industry
  • No activation fee on Zero plan
  • Zero plan: pass in 1 day (no consistency on eval)
  • Advanced: no DLL, no consistency, no news restrictions on Qualified
  • No buffer requirement - withdraw whenever you want
  • MLL doesn't move to $0 after first withdrawal
  • Alpha Prime program - real career path, monthly salary
  • No news restrictions on any Evaluation account

    Cons

  • Monthly subscription model (all plans)
  • $149 activation fee on Standard and Advanced
  • Standard payout split starts at only 70%
  • AI, bots, and full automation strictly prohibited
  • Sim accounts capped at $40K profit or 5 payouts before live review
  • Standard Qualified has biweekly payout dates
  • Zero plan has low max withdrawal caps ($1K-$2.5K)
  • Advanced eval has tighter drawdown relative to profit target
Plan Comparison at a Glance
Standard
Advanced
Zero
Activation Fee
$149
$149
$0
Pass in 1 Day?
No (50% consistency)
No (50% consistency)
Yes (no consistency)
DLL on Eval
None
None
Yes
DLL on Qualified
Yes
None
Yes
Consistency (Qualified)
40%
None
40%
Payout Split
70% / 80% / 90%
90% flat
90% flat
Scaling Plan (Qualified)
Yes
None
25K: No / 50K+: Yes
Payout Frequency
Biweekly (fixed dates)
Every 5 winning days
Every 5 winning days
Max Withdrawal
$15,000
$15,000
$1K / $1.5K / $2.5K
News Restrictions (Qualified)
Yes (4-min window)
None
Yes (4-min window)
Plan Details
Standard Plan Parameters
Monthly subscription. To pass: reach the profit target and satisfy the 50% consistency rule on the evaluation. Only way to fail: hit the Maximum Loss Limit. No DLL on evaluation accounts.
ParameterStandard 50KStandard 100KStandard 150K
Profit Target$3,000$6,000$9,000
Max Loss Limit$2,000$4,000$6,000
Daily Loss Guard (Eval)NoneNoneNone
Daily Loss Guard (Qualified)$1,000$2,000$3,000
Max Position5 mini / 50 micro10 mini / 100 micro15 mini / 150 micro
Consistency (Eval)50%50%50%
Consistency (Qualified)40%40%40%
Scaling RuleQualified onlyQualified onlyQualified only
Price$79/mo$159/mo$239/mo
Reset Price$59$129$199
Activation Fee$149$149$149
Standard Payout Policy
Payout dates are every 14 days from your first trade on the Qualified Account. Must satisfy 40% consistency to request. No buffer requirement - no minimum balance needed. Withdrawals reduce account balance and contribute toward MLL.
Profit Split - Tiered by Number of Payouts
Payouts 1-2
70%
Payouts 3-4
80%
Payout 5+
90%
Withdrawal Limits
AccountMin RequestMax Request
All Standard sizes$200$15,000
Withdrawals reduce your account balance. If you withdraw all profit and your balance drops to the MLL level, the account closes. Alpha Futures encourages steady withdrawals over time, not one large withdrawal to close out.
Standard Plan Highlights
$15,000 max withdrawal per request, per account - described by Alpha Futures as the largest in the industry, more than 3x competitors.
No buffer requirement. No "can't withdraw until $X level" rule. Withdraw whenever you want, how you want.
MLL doesn't move to $0 after first withdrawal. If MLL was at $49,200 before payout, it stays at $49,200 after. No punishment for taking smaller payouts.
Consistent PT/DD ratios across all account sizes. Other firms tighten drawdown on 100K+ accounts - Alpha Futures does not.
Standard requires only 3 trading days minimum to satisfy the 40% consistency rule in the qualified phase - faster than most firms.
Advanced Plan Parameters
Monthly subscription. To pass: reach profit target and satisfy the 50% consistency rule on evaluation. No DLL on evaluation or Qualified accounts. No consistency rule on Qualified. No news trading restrictions at any stage.
ParameterAdvanced 50KAdvanced 100KAdvanced 150K
Profit Target$4,000$8,000$12,000
Max Loss Limit$1,750$3,500$5,250
Daily Loss GuardNoneNoneNone
Max Position5 mini / 50 micro10 mini / 100 micro15 mini / 150 micro
Consistency (Eval)50%50%50%
Consistency (Qualified)NoneNoneNone
Scaling RuleNoneNoneNone
News RestrictionsNoneNoneNone
Price$139/mo$279/mo$419/mo
Reset Price$139$279$419
Activation Fee$149$149$149
Note: Advanced has a tighter PT/DD ratio - $4,000 target vs $1,750 drawdown on 50K (ratio of ~2.3:1 vs Standard's 1.5:1). The tradeoff is maximum freedom in the qualified phase.
Advanced Payout Policy
No fixed payout dates. Withdraw every 5 winning days of $200 or more. Winning days don't need to be consecutive. Up to 50% of profits per request (up to $15,000 max). 90% flat split - no tiers.
AccountMin RequestMax RequestProfit SplitPayout Frequency
All Advanced sizes$1,000$15,00090% flatEvery 5 winning days
Up to 4 payout requests per month. Can withdraw up to 50% of profits per request. No consistency rule to satisfy on qualified accounts - just meet the 5 winning days requirement.
Advanced Plan Highlights
No DLL anywhere - evaluation or qualified. Full intraday freedom at all times.
No consistency rule on Qualified. Trade however you want in the funded phase without worrying about single-day profit percentages.
No news trading restrictions at any stage - evaluation or qualified. Trade through any event.
No scaling plan - full contract access from day one on qualified accounts.
90% split from payout 1 - no tiered system to work through like Standard.
Zero Plan Parameters
Monthly subscription. No consistency rule on evaluation - pass in 1 day. Named "Zero" for the permanent $0 activation fee. Available in 25K, 50K, 100K. Has a DLL during evaluation.
ParameterZero 25KZero 50KZero 100K
Profit Target$1,500$3,000$6,000
Max Loss Limit$1,000$2,000$3,000
Daily Loss Guard (Eval)$500$1,000$2,000
Max Position1 mini / 10 micro3 mini / 30 micro6 mini / 60 micro
Consistency (Eval)NoneNoneNone
Consistency (Qualified)40%40%40%
Scaling Rule (Qualified)NoneYesYes
Price$79/mo$119/mo$239/mo
Reset Price$69$109$219
Activation Fee$0$0$0
Zero Payout Policy
No fixed payout dates. Withdraw every 5 winning days of $200 or more. Must satisfy 40% consistency on qualified accounts. Up to 50% of profits per request. 90% flat split. Processed within 48 business hours.
AccountMin RequestMax RequestProfit Split
Zero 25K$200$1,00090%
Zero 50K$200$1,50090%
Zero 100K$200$2,50090%
Max withdrawal caps on Zero are significantly lower than Standard and Advanced. If larger payouts are a priority, consider Standard or Advanced instead.
Same MLL protection as Standard: MLL doesn't move to $0 after first withdrawal. No buffer zone requirements.
Zero Plan Highlights
$0 Activation Fee - permanently. Every other plan at Alpha Futures charges $149 to activate. Zero never charges this fee.
Pass in 1 day. No consistency rule during evaluation means you can hit the profit target and pass immediately without needing multiple trading days.
90% split from day one - no tiered system to work through. Ideal for traders who want the best split without the higher evaluation cost of Advanced.
Best for traders just starting out or those who want lower cost of entry. Lower max withdrawals ($1K-$2.5K) make this plan best suited for account sizes of 25K-100K rather than larger sums.
Path to Live - Alpha Prime Program
Once a sim Qualified Account reaches $40,000 in profit or 5 payouts, Alpha Futures reviews the trader for live funding. Alpha Futures contributes $5,000 to match the trader's $5,000, creating a $10,000 live account. Two program choices are offered.
Live Account Parameters
ParameterValue
Starting Account$10,000 static drawdown
Trader Contribution$5,000 from sim profits
Firm Contribution$5,000
Drawdown TypeStatic (non-trailing)
Consistency RuleNone
News TradingNo restrictions
Max WithdrawalNone
Daily Loss Limit30% of account balance (scales up)
PayoutsDaily
Overnight/Swing TradingPermitted (live accounts only)
Choose Your Path

Alpha Prime Program

  • 60% profit split
  • Monthly salary (from remaining sim balance)
  • Weekly strategy calls with Alpha Prime team
  • Quantitative automated strategy development
  • Visits to London trading floor possible
  • Scaling: increased funds + salary on performance
  • Best for: traders building a professional career

Generic Live Program

  • 80% profit split
  • More relaxed environment
  • No Alpha Prime resources or support
  • Sacrifices remaining sim balance and salary
  • No development program involvement
  • Best for: independent traders wanting higher split
Declining the live program means receiving your final payout and ending your relationship with the Alpha Group permanently. There is no option to come back later.
When sim accounts close for live transition, Alpha Futures processes 50% of account profit (up to max withdrawal) as a payout request. Only the leftover sim balance is split as monthly salary for Alpha Prime traders.
News Trading Policy
Account TypeNews Restrictions
All Evaluation AccountsNo restrictions
Advanced QualifiedNo restrictions
Standard Qualified4-min window rule (2 min before + 2 min after)
Zero Qualified4-min window rule (2 min before + 2 min after)
Standard and Zero Qualified accounts: no orders may be executed within 2 minutes before or 2 minutes after high-impact news (red folder events on ForexFactory for the relevant currency/asset). The 4-minute window applies to the start time of speeches only, not the full duration. First violation = warning. Subsequent violations = account breach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the only way to fail an evaluation?+
The only way to fail any Alpha Futures evaluation is to hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit. There are two conditions to pass (profit target + consistency on Standard and Advanced), but there is only one failure condition: the MLL breach.
Can I use bots or automated trading?+
Full automation is strictly prohibited. AI, bots, and hands-off automated systems are not allowed. Semi-automated trading (custom indicators giving buy/sell signals where the trader manually places, monitors, and manages the trade) is permitted. High-frequency trading of 100+ trades per day is also prohibited, automated or not.
Does the MLL move to $0 after my first withdrawal?+
No. Alpha Futures specifically highlights this as a benefit: if your MLL was at $49,200 before a payout, it will remain at $49,200 after. Many other firms reset the MLL to the starting balance ($0 profit) after any withdrawal, effectively punishing traders for taking payouts. Alpha Futures does not do this.
What is Alpha Prime?+
Alpha Prime is Alpha Futures' professional trading program at their London trading floor. After qualifying for live funding (5 payouts or $40K sim profit), traders who choose Alpha Prime receive: a 60% profit split, a monthly salary from their remaining sim balance, weekly calls with the team, access to quantitative development, and the opportunity to visit/work from the London office. Top performers can increase salary, fund allocation, and even receive full-time employment offers.
Which plan should I choose - Standard, Advanced, or Zero?+
Zero: best for new traders, lower cost, $0 activation fee, pass in 1 day, but smaller max withdrawals. Standard: best for traders who want larger payout caps ($15K), don't mind biweekly dates and consistency rules, and want a lower subscription cost than Advanced. Advanced: best for experienced traders who want maximum freedom - no DLL, no consistency, no news rules on qualified accounts, 90% split from day one - at a higher subscription cost.
Is there a buffer or minimum balance required to withdraw?+
No. Alpha Futures has no buffer requirement. There is no "can't withdraw until you reach $X balance" rule. Traders can withdraw whenever they want, as long as they meet the plan's payout eligibility criteria (consistency, winning days, etc.). The only risk is that large withdrawals can reduce your account balance close to the MLL.
What is the sim profit cap before live review?+
The maximum payable balance on a sim Qualified Account is $40,000 profit or 5 payouts, whichever comes first. Once reached (or at Alpha Futures team discretion earlier), the sim accounts are closed and the trader's history is reviewed for live funding. Traders who decline the live offer receive their final payout and permanently end their relationship with Alpha Futures and Alpha Prime.

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Last updated: March 2026 - FundedProgramFinder.com

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