Alpha Futures Rules
Every trading rule for Alpha Futures, per program and stage - drawdown, daily loss, consistency, and what you’re allowed to trade. Pulled from the Proplysis firm database, the same data that powers our breach alerts.
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Alpha Futures' Zero Account has a Trailing EOD max drawdown of $1,000 on 25K, $2,000 on 50K and $3,000 on 100K, with a 2% daily loss limit and a profit target of $1,500 on 25K, $3,000 on 50K and $6,000 on 100K in evaluation. Its consistency rule is best day ≤ 40% of total profit on the Qualified Account; there is no minimum number of trading days; EAs are not allowed.
Account size
- Max drawdown
- $1,000
- Trailing EOD · 25K account
- Max drawdown
- $2,000
- Trailing EOD · 50K account
- Max drawdown
- $3,000
- Trailing EOD · 100K account
- Daily loss
- 2%
- Every stage
- Profit target
- $1,500
- Evaluation
- Profit target
- $3,000
- Evaluation
- Profit target
- $6,000
- Evaluation
- Consistency
- 40% on the Qualified Account
- Min trading days
- No minimum
- Every stage
- Permissions
- EAs not allowed
- Every stage
Headline rules for Zero Account, 25K account, Evaluation → Qualified Account.Headline rules for Zero Account, 50K account, Evaluation → Qualified Account.Headline rules for Zero Account, 100K account, Evaluation → Qualified Account. Last updated 4 Nov 2026.
Programs at a glance
Select a program to see its stages and rules below.
Zero Account
Evaluation → Qualified AccountShowing the 25K account.Showing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Zero Account lists no 150K figures, so this shows the 25K account.
Evaluation
Max drawdown
$1,000$2,000$3,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
2%
A single day's loss is capped at 2% of the account.
- Profit target$1,500$3,000$6,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
Qualified Account
Max drawdown
$1,000$2,000$3,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
2%
daily loss 2% of equity
A single day's loss is capped at 2% of the account.
Consistency rule
40%
best day ≤ 40% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit
- Min trading daysNo minimum
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Minimum withdrawal$200 per request · measured gross
- Cadence5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each
- Winning days5 winning days · min $200 profit each
Same at every stage
- Min profitable days0 days × $200 min
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No | No |
| News trading | Yes | Restricted2 min before and after high-impact news · soft breach |
| EAs / Algos | No | No |
| Scalping | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No | No |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $1,000 (25K) · $2,000 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) | $1,000 (25K) · $2,000 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) |
| Targets & days | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $1,500 (25K) · $3,000 (50K) · $6,000 (100K) | — |
Consistency rule The 40% Consistency Rule states during the Qualified stage, profits from any single trading day cannot be greater than or equal to 40% of net profits accumulated since last withdrawal request. | ||
| Min trading days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Payout gates | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
Max per request Qualified Accountlowest of: 50% of net profit · by account size · $1,000 (25K) · $1,500 (50K) · $2,500 (100K) | ||
| Minimum withdrawal | — | $200 per request · measured gross |
| Cadence | — | 5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each |
| Winning days | — | 5 winning days · min $200 profit each |
| Consistency rule | — | best day ≤ 40% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit |
| Payment | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Methods | — | ACH · Wire · SWIFT · Wise · Rise · 5-10 days after a 24-48 hour risk review |
| Monthly subscription rebill | Rebills monthly from sign-up date until the evaluation is passed | — |
Qualified account reset price Qualified Account25K: $399; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout… Read the firm’s wording25K: $399; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request · 50K: $499; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request · 100K: $799; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request | ||
| Other rules | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Daily close requirement | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day |
| Trading hours | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day |
| Payout frequency | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month |
| Third-party payments not accepted | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account |
| One username per individual | One username per individual, one individual per household | One username per individual, one individual per household |
| Equity index overnight price limits | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM |
| Scaling plan | — | Contract allowance rises across 5 profit tiers on Qualified accounts |
Standard Account
Evaluation → Qualified AccountStandard Account lists no 25K figures, so this shows the 50K account.Showing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Showing the 150K account.
Evaluation
Max drawdown
$2,000$3,000$4,500
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Consistency rule
50%
best day ≤ 50% of total profit.
- Profit target$3,000$6,000$9,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
Qualified Account
Max drawdown
$2,000$3,000$4,500
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
2%
daily loss 2% of equity
A single day's loss is capped at 2% of the account.
Consistency rule
40%
best day ≤ 40% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit
- Min trading daysNo minimum
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Minimum withdrawal$500 per request · measured gross
- Cadence5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each
- Winning days5 winning days · min $200 profit each
Same at every stage
- Min profitable days0 days × $200 min
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No | No |
| News trading | Yes | Restricted2 min before and after high-impact news · soft breach |
| EAs / Algos | No | No |
| Scalping | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No | No |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $2,000 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) · $4,500 (150K) | $2,000 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) · $4,500 (150K) |
| Targets & days | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 (50K) · $6,000 (100K) · $9,000 (150K) | — |
Consistency rule The 40% Consistency Rule states during the Qualified stage, profits from any single trading day cannot be greater than or equal to 40% of net profits accumulated since last withdrawal request. | ||
| Min trading days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Payout gates | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
Max per request Qualified Accountlowest of: 50% of net profit · by account size · $3,000 (50K) · $4,000 (100K) · $5,000 (150K) | ||
| Minimum withdrawal | — | $500 per request · measured gross |
| Cadence | — | 5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each |
| Winning days | — | 5 winning days · min $200 profit each |
| Consistency rule | — | best day ≤ 40% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit |
| Payment | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Methods | — | ACH · Wire · SWIFT · Wise · Rise · 5-10 days after a 24-48 hour risk review |
| Monthly subscription rebill | Rebills monthly from sign-up date until the evaluation is passed | — |
Qualified account reset price Qualified Account50K: $599; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout… Read the firm’s wording50K: $599; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request · 100K: $799; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request · 150K: $999; usable twice per account, within 7 days of a breach, only if the account never reached a payout request | ||
| Other rules | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Daily close requirement | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day |
| Trading hours | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day |
| Payout frequency | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month |
| Third-party payments not accepted | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account |
| One username per individual | One username per individual, one individual per household | One username per individual, one individual per household |
| Equity index overnight price limits | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM |
| Legacy allocation limit | Standard accounts opened before 27 July 2026 are limited to 3 Qualified Accounts | Standard accounts opened before 27 July 2026 are limited to 3 Qualified Accounts |
Advanced Account
Evaluation → Qualified AccountAdvanced Account lists no 25K figures, so this shows the 50K account.Showing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Showing the 150K account.
Evaluation
Max drawdown
$1,750$3,500$5,250
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
None
Consistency rule
40%
best day ≤ 40% of total profit.
- Profit target$4,000$8,000$12,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
Qualified Account
Max drawdown
$1,750$3,500$5,250
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
None
- Min trading daysNo minimum
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Max per requestlowest of: 50% of net profit · $15,000
- Minimum withdrawal$1,000 per request · measured gross
- Cadence5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each
- Winning days5 winning days · min $200 profit each
Same at every stage
- Min profitable days0 days × $200 min
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No | No |
| News trading | Yes | Yes |
| EAs / Algos | No | No |
| Scalping | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No | No |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $1,750 (50K) · $3,500 (100K) · $5,250 (150K) | $1,750 (50K) · $3,500 (100K) · $5,250 (150K) |
| Daily loss limit | None ✓ | None ✓ |
| Targets & days | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $4,000 (50K) · $8,000 (100K) · $12,000 (150K) | — |
| Consistency rule | best day ≤ 40% of total profit | — |
| Min trading days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Payout gates | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max per request | — | lowest of: 50% of net profit · $15,000 |
| Minimum withdrawal | — | $1,000 per request · measured gross |
| Cadence | — | 5 winning days between payouts · min $200 profit each |
| Winning days | — | 5 winning days · min $200 profit each |
| Payment | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Methods | — | ACH · Wire · SWIFT · Wise · Rise · 5-10 days after a 24-48 hour risk review |
| Monthly subscription rebill | Rebills monthly from sign-up date until the evaluation is passed | — |
| Other rules | Evaluation | Qualified Account |
|---|---|---|
| Daily close requirement | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day |
| Trading hours | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day |
| Payout frequency | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month |
| Third-party payments not accepted | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account |
| One username per individual | One username per individual, one individual per household | One username per individual, one individual per household |
| Equity index overnight price limits | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM |
Direct Account
Qualified AccountShowing the 25K account.Showing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Showing the 150K account.
Qualified Account
Max drawdown
$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,500
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
2%
daily loss 2% of equity
A single day's loss is capped at 2% of the account.
Consistency rule
20%
best day ≤ 20% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit
- Min trading daysNo minimum
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Minimum withdrawal$500 per request · measured gross
Same at every stage
- Min profitable days0 days × $200 min
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No |
| News trading | Restricted2 min before and after high-impact news · soft breach |
| EAs / Algos | No |
| Scalping | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No |
| Copy trading | Yes |
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $1,000 (25K) · $2,000 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) · $4,500 (150K) |
| Targets & days | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
Consistency rule The 20% Consistency Rule states profits from any single trading day cannot be greater than or equal to 20% of net profits accumulated since last withdrawal request. | |
| Min trading days | 0 days |
| Payout gates | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
Max per request lowest of: 50% of net profit · by account size · $1,000 (25K) · $1,500 (50K) · $2,500 (100K) · $3,000 (150K) | |
| Minimum withdrawal | $500 per request · measured gross |
Cadence after reaching a profit goal · 25K: 1st: $1,500 · later: $1,000 · 50K: 1st: $3,000 · later: $2,000 · 100K: 1st: $6,000 · later: $4,000 · 150K: 1st: $9,000 · later: $6,000 | |
| Consistency rule | best day ≤ 20% of total · not a breach - payout waits until within the limit |
Notes Max withdrawal per request follows the Maximum Withdrawal Request article (50k = $1,500), chosen by the… Read the firm’s wordingMax withdrawal per request follows the Maximum Withdrawal Request article (50k = $1,500), chosen by the admin. The Payout Policy article and the Direct Account Overview both state $2,000 for the 50k size; that reading was not used. | |
| Payment | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
| Methods | ACH · Wire · SWIFT · Wise · Rise · 5-10 days after a 24-48 hour risk review |
| Other rules | Qualified Account |
|---|---|
| Daily close requirement | All positions must be closed before 4:20 PM EST each day |
| Trading hours | 6PM EST to 5PM EST the next day |
| Payout frequency | Up to 4 withdrawal requests per month |
| Third-party payments not accepted | Payment must come from the trader's own card or account |
| One username per individual | One username per individual, one individual per household |
| Equity index overnight price limits | 7% overnight price limit on ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, RTY, M2K, YM, MYM |
Exotic & Special Rules
Payout
Drawdown does not reset after a payout
Path to live capital
What it means
Live Program at an 80% split with daily uncapped withdrawals, or Alpha Prime at a 60% split plus a 12-month salary from 50% of sim profits (max $75,000)
Source ↗Profit target resets after every payout
Restricted Countries
Whether Alpha Futures restricts residents of certain countries from signing up for a challenge - this is about who the firm will onboard, not where you may trade from or receive payouts.
Restricted countries listedThis firm names countries whose residents it will not onboard.
55 countries are listed as restricted. Confirm your eligibility with Alpha Futures before you buy.
View all restricted countries
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Chad
- China
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
Read the firm’s wording
“Alpha Futures is available in more than 150 countries however we do have some limitations to countries that we can not provide our services to. To be able to trade with us, you need to be either a resident or a citizen of a non-restricted country. Please note: even if only visiting or traveling through any of the countries below, trading is not permitted. List of restricted countries below: Afghanistan Albania Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Burma/Myanmar Chad China Côte d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti East Timor Guinea-Bissau Ethiopia Haiti Iran Iraq Jamaica Jordan Kenya Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Lesotho Libya Malawi Malaysia Mali Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Northern Cyprus 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 Zimbabwe”
Source · Verified 10 Sep 2026
Frequently asked
What is Alpha Futures' drawdown type?
Trailing EOD
What is Alpha Futures' daily loss limit?
2% (Zero Account, Standard Account, Direct Account) and None (Advanced Account)
Does Alpha Futures allow news trading?
Restricted: 2 min before and after high-impact news · soft breach (Zero Account, Standard Account, Direct Account) and Yes (Advanced Account)
Does Alpha Futures allow weekend holding?
No
What is Alpha Futures' minimum trading days requirement?
0 days
Does Alpha Futures restrict traders from certain countries?
This firm names countries whose residents it will not onboard. In Alpha Futures' own words: "Alpha Futures is available in more than 150 countries however we do have some limitations to countries that we can not provide our services to. To be able to trade with us, you need to be either a resident or a citizen of a non-restricted country. Please note: even if only visiting or traveling through any of the countries below, trading is not permitted. List of restricted countries below: Afghanistan Albania Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Burma/Myanmar Chad China Côte d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti East Timor Guinea-Bissau Ethiopia Haiti Iran Iraq Jamaica Jordan Kenya Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Lesotho Libya Malawi Malaysia Mali Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Northern Cyprus 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 Zimbabwe"
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