How to Get Funded with Alpha Futures

Getting funded with Alpha Futures means passing a one-step evaluation by reaching the profit target without breaching the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)¹. With EOD trailing drawdown calculated from daily close rather than intraday equity⁴, Alpha Futures offers one of the more forgiving drawdown models in the prop firm industry. Three plans -- Standard, Advanced, and Zero -- provide options for every budget and trading style¹²³.

This guide covers evaluation requirements for all three plans, the payout structure, and tips for passing.

Paths to Funding

Standard Plan

The entry-level path with the lowest monthly fees and a tiered profit split that increases from 70% to 90% over time¹⁵. Uses a scaling plan that increases contract limits as your balance grows on qualified accounts¹. Best for budget-conscious traders willing to start at a lower split.

Advanced Plan

The premium path with 90% profit split from day one, no consistency rule on qualified accounts, and full contract limits from the start². Higher monthly fees and tighter 3.5% MLL but maximum flexibility once funded². Best for experienced traders who want the highest split and fewest restrictions.

Zero Plan

Zero activation fee with the option to pass in a single day³. 90% profit split from day one with a scaling plan for contract limits on qualified accounts³. Only available in $50K and $100K sizes³. Best for traders who want to minimize upfront costs.

Evaluation Requirements

Account Sizes and Profit Targets

Standard Plan:

• $50K: $3,000 target (6%), $2,000 MLL (4%), 5 minis / 50 micros¹
• $100K: $6,000 target (6%), $4,000 MLL (4%), 10 minis / 100 micros¹
• $150K: $9,000 target (6%), $6,000 MLL (4%), 15 minis / 150 micros¹

Advanced Plan:

• $50K: $4,000 target (8%), $1,750 MLL (3.5%), 5 minis / 50 micros²
• $100K: $8,000 target (8%), $3,500 MLL (3.5%), 10 minis / 100 micros²
• $150K: $12,000 target (8%), $5,250 MLL (3.5%), 15 minis / 150 micros²

Zero Plan:

• $50K: $3,000 target (6%), $2,000 MLL (4%), 3 minis / 30 micros³
• $100K: $6,000 target (6%), $4,000 MLL (4%), 6 minis / 60 micros³

Drawdown Rules

All Alpha Futures plans use the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL), an end-of-day trailing drawdown⁴:

• Standard/Zero: 4% MLL trailing from daily closing balance high⁴
• Advanced: 3.5% MLL trailing from daily closing balance high⁴

The MLL is calculated from your account balance high at the end of each trading day, NOT from intraday equity high⁴. Temporary unrealized losses during the session do not move the drawdown floor -- only your closing balance matters.

Example: On a $50K Standard account, your initial MLL is $48,000 (4% below). If you profit $500 on day one (closing at $50,500), MLL moves to $48,500. If you lose $500 the next day (closing at $50,000), MLL stays at $48,500 because it only trails upward⁴.

MLL Lock: Once the MLL reaches the initial starting balance, it locks permanently and stops trailing⁴. For a $50K account, once your EOD balance reaches $52,000 (+4%), the MLL locks at $50,000.

Daily Loss Guard

• Standard Evaluation: No Daily Loss Guard¹
• Advanced Evaluation: No Daily Loss Guard²
• Zero Evaluation: 2% DLG active ($1,000 on 50K, $2,000 on 100K)³
• Standard/Zero Qualified: 2% DLG -- locks account for remainder of trading day if hit¹³
• Advanced Qualified: No preset DLG²

Consistency Rules

• Evaluation (Standard/Advanced): 50% -- no single day can represent more than 50% of total profits¹²
• Evaluation (Zero): None -- can pass in one day³
• Qualified (Standard/Zero): 40% -- tightens after funding¹³
• Qualified (Advanced): None -- the key differentiator for Advanced²

Position Closure

All positions must be closed by 4:20 PM EST daily⁶. Alpha Futures will auto-close positions if traders fail to do so, but traders should close manually to avoid slippage⁶. No overnight or weekend holds are permitted⁶.

Evaluation Pricing

Standard Plan (Monthly Subscription)

• $50K: $79/month¹
• $100K: $159/month¹
• $150K: $239/month¹

Advanced Plan (Monthly Subscription)

• $50K: $139/month²
• $100K: $279/month²
• $150K: $419/month²

Zero Plan (Monthly Subscription)

• $50K: $99/month³
• $100K: $199/month³

After You Pass

Activation fees vary by plan:

• Standard: $149 one-time activation fee¹
• Advanced: $149 one-time activation fee²
• Zero: $0 activation fee³

The activation fee must be paid within 30 days of passing⁷. After activation, there are no recurring fees. Up to 3 qualified accounts are allowed simultaneously with a maximum total allocation of $450,000⁸.

Payout Structure

• Standard Frequency: Every 14 days (bi-weekly)⁵
• Advanced/Zero Frequency: After every 5 winning days of $200+ profit⁵
• Withdrawal Cap: Up to 50% of profits until 30 winning days, then up to 100% (Advanced/Zero)²
• Minimum Payout: $200 (Standard/Zero), $1,000 (Advanced)⁵
• Maximum per Request: $15,000 (Standard/Advanced), $1,500-$3,000 (Zero)⁵
• Processing Time: 48 business hours or less⁵

Withdrawals contribute towards your Maximum Loss Limit⁵.

Path to Alpha Prime (Live Trading)

After accumulating a $40,000 payable balance or completing 5 successful payouts, traders can transition to a live Alpha Prime account⁹. The trader contributes $5,000 from sim profits and the firm matches $5,000 to create a $10,000 static drawdown account⁹. Alpha Prime includes a 60% profit split on live gains, a monthly salary, daily payouts, and weekly strategy calls⁹.

Tips for Passing

Choose the Right Plan

Standard suits budget-conscious traders willing to progress through split tiers. Advanced is for experienced traders wanting 90% and no consistency from day one. Zero minimizes upfront cost with $0 activation and single-day pass potential.

Leverage the EOD Drawdown

The EOD-based MLL is your biggest advantage⁴. Intraday swings do not affect your drawdown -- only your closing balance matters. If your strategy has large intraday drawdowns followed by profitable closes, this MLL model is ideal.

Watch the Consistency Rule

During evaluation on Standard/Advanced, no single day can account for more than 50% of your total profits¹². If you have a large winning day, continue trading to dilute it below 50%. Zero evaluations have no consistency requirement³.

Avoid Anti-Scalping Violations

Trades held under 2 minutes covering fewer than 10 ticks are flagged as micro-scalping when done as a consistent pattern¹⁰. Ensure your strategy holds positions for at least 2 minutes or targets moves of 10+ ticks.

Automation and TradersPost

Alpha Futures connects to TradersPost via Tradovate¹¹. Semi-automated trading with active trader oversight is permitted¹⁰. Fully automated bots, EAs, and AI trading are prohibited¹⁰. TradersPost's alert-based automation can be used for signal execution where the trader monitors and manages each trade.

Conclusion

Getting funded with Alpha Futures offers one of the more forgiving drawdown models in the industry through EOD-based trailing⁴. The three plans accommodate different budgets and preferences, from the budget-friendly Zero plan to the premium Advanced plan with no consistency rules¹²³.

The main considerations are the tiered profit split on Standard (starting at 70%), the anti-scalping rule, and the prohibition on fully automated trading. The Advanced plan provides the best funded experience with 90% split, no consistency, and full contracts from day one².

Verify current evaluation options, pricing, and rules on the Alpha Futures website before purchasing.

References

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 - What and When You Can Trade
⁷ Alpha Futures - Activation Fee
⁸ Alpha Futures - Maximum Allocation
⁹ Alpha Futures - Path to Live
¹⁰ Alpha Futures - Prohibited Trading Practices
¹¹ Alpha Futures - Trading Platforms