Alpha Futures Pricing and Evaluation Guide

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Mike Christensen, CFOA
February 10, 2026
Complete breakdown of Alpha Futures pricing from $79 to $419/month. Standard, Advanced, and Zero plans with monthly subscriptions, $0-$149 activation fees, and tiered profit splits from 70-90%.

Alpha Futures pricing ranges from $79/month for a $50K Standard plan to $419/month for a $150K Advanced plan12. All evaluations are monthly subscriptions with no time limit, and the Zero plan offers a $0 activation fee3. Combined with EOD trailing drawdown4 and profit splits up to 90%2, Alpha Futures provides competitive pricing across three distinct plan types.

This guide covers pricing for all plans and account sizes, fee structure, and value analysis.

Standard Plan Pricing

The entry-level plan with the lowest monthly fees and tiered profit split progression1:

  • $50K: $79/month, $3,000 profit target (6%), $2,000 MLL (4%)1
  • $100K: $159/month, $6,000 profit target (6%), $4,000 MLL (4%)1
  • $150K: $239/month, $9,000 profit target (6%), $6,000 MLL (4%)1

Profit split: 70% (payouts 1-2) → 80% (payouts 3-4) → 90% (payout 5+)5. Activation fee: $1491. Reset fees: $59 (50K), $129 (100K), $199 (150K)6.

Advanced Plan Pricing

The premium plan with 90% split from day one and no consistency rule on qualified accounts2:

  • $50K: $139/month, $4,000 profit target (8%), $1,750 MLL (3.5%)2
  • $100K: $279/month, $8,000 profit target (8%), $3,500 MLL (3.5%)2
  • $150K: $419/month, $12,000 profit target (8%), $5,250 MLL (3.5%)2

Profit split: 90% from day one5. Activation fee: $1492. Reset fee: Same as monthly subscription ($139/$279/$419)6. No scaling plan -- full contract limits from the start2. No consistency rule on qualified accounts2.

Zero Plan Pricing

Zero activation fee with the option to pass in a single day3:

  • $50K: $99/month, $3,000 profit target (6%), $2,000 MLL (4%)3
  • $100K: $199/month, $6,000 profit target (6%), $4,000 MLL (4%)3

Profit split: 90% from day one5. Activation fee: $03. Reset fee: $79 (50K), $159 (100K)6. No consistency rule during evaluation3. Not available at $150K3.

What Each Plan Includes

All plans include:

  • One-step evaluation with no time limit1
  • EOD trailing drawdown calculated from daily close4
  • Access to CME futures (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX exchanges)7
  • Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, and Quantower platform options8
  • Unlimited evaluation resets at applicable fee6
  • Path to Alpha Prime live trading9
  • Up to 3 qualified accounts ($450K total allocation)10
  • TradersPost compatibility via Tradovate8

Standard: Lowest monthly fees, $149 activation, tiered split progression, scaling plan on qualified1

Advanced: 90% split from day one, no consistency rule on qualified, full contracts immediately2

Zero: $0 activation fee, single-day pass possible, 90% split from day one3

Activation Fees

  • Standard: $149 one-time per account1
  • Advanced: $149 one-time per account2
  • Zero: $03

Activation must be paid within 30 days of passing the evaluation, with access granted in 1-2 business days11. After activation, there are no recurring fees.

Reset Fees

  • Standard $50K: $596
  • Standard $100K: $1296
  • Standard $150K: $1996
  • Advanced $50K: $1396
  • Advanced $100K: $2796
  • Advanced $150K: $4196
  • Zero $50K: $796
  • Zero $100K: $1596

Unlimited resets are available on evaluation accounts6. Standard has the cheapest reset fees, making it the most cost-effective for repeated attempts.

Fee Comparison with Competitors

Alpha Futures $50K Standard: $79/month + $149 activation + 70-90% tiered split1

Apex $50K: ~$35/month (sale) + $130-$160 activation + 90% split

Topstep $50K: $89-$109/month + $0-$149 activation + 90% split

DayTraders $50K Trail: $379 one-time + $130 activation + 100% retention

Alpha Futures' Standard plan is competitive on monthly fees but the 70% starting split is below average. The Advanced plan at $139/month with 90% from day one is premium-priced but offers the best funded experience with no consistency rule2. The Zero plan's $0 activation is a unique cost savings3.

Hidden Costs to Watch For

  • Advanced reset cost: Resets cost the full monthly fee ($139-$419), making failed attempts expensive6
  • Zero payout caps: $1,500 (50K) / $3,000 (100K) per request -- lower than Standard/Advanced5
  • Withdrawal cap: Advanced/Zero limited to 50% of profits until 30 winning days2
  • Activation deadline: Must pay $149 within 30 days of passing (Standard/Advanced)11
  • Platform lock: Cannot switch platforms after activation8
  • Withdrawals affect MLL: Payouts contribute towards your Maximum Loss Limit5

Value Analysis

Best budget option: Standard $50K at $79/month + $59 reset -- cheapest entry and lowest retry cost16

Cheapest to get funded: Zero $50K -- pass in 1 day for $99 total + $0 activation = $99 to funded3

Best for experienced traders: Advanced $100K at $279/month -- 90% split, no consistency, full 10 minis2

Best large account: Advanced $150K at $419/month + $149 activation -- 15 minis, 90% split, no consistency2

The Zero plan offers the cheapest path to funding if you pass quickly. However, the payout caps ($1,500 per request on 50K) limit how quickly you can extract profits5. The Advanced plan costs more but offers $15,000 max payouts and no consistency constraints2.

Promotional Discounts

Alpha Futures offers promotional discount codes periodically. Check the Alpha Futures website for current offers.

Conclusion

Alpha Futures pricing covers three distinct tiers for different trader profiles. Standard provides the cheapest monthly entry with progression to 90%1. Advanced delivers the premium funded experience with immediate 90% split and no consistency2. Zero eliminates the activation fee with a single-day pass option3.

The EOD trailing drawdown across all plans is the key differentiator4. Verify current pricing and promotional discounts on the Alpha Futures website before purchasing.



1 Alpha Futures - Standard Account Overview
2 Alpha Futures - Advanced Account Overview
3 Alpha Futures - Zero Account Overview
4 Alpha Futures - Maximum Loss Limit
5 Alpha Futures - Payout Policy
6 Alpha Futures - Reset
7 Alpha Futures - What and When You Can Trade
8 Alpha Futures - Trading Platforms
9 Alpha Futures - Path to Live
10 Alpha Futures - Maximum Allocation
11 Alpha Futures - Activation Fee

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