Alpha Futures: rules card
Every Alpha Futures rule that decides whether a strategy fits, on one page with sources and a verification date. This is the reference; the how-to-pass guide is the walkthrough.
Alpha Futures rules at a glance
| Rule | Current terms |
|---|---|
| Plans (September 2026) | Zero (lowest entry, $0 activation), Standard, Advanced, Direct (no evaluation, starts on a Qualified Account). Premium was discontinued on 12 July 2026 with accounts refunded and pending payouts voided, settled afterwards in batches. Alpha Prime is the live tier above (alpha-futures.com, help.alpha-futures.com, The Industry Spread, Aug–Sep 2026) |
| Platforms | AlphaTrader (in-house, app released 2026), Quantower, WealthCharts, DeepCharts; NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView-via-Tradovate ended 12 July 2026; TradingView returned on 4 September 2026 through Plus500 connectivity |
| Automation (EAs, bots) | Not published clearly on the current plan pages; algorithmic execution depends on the platform (AlphaTrader, Quantower). Verify with firm before deploying |
| Copy trading | Own accounts; verify per platform |
| Drawdown (evaluation) | End-of-day trailing on all plans, no intraday trail; 4% on Zero ($1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 on 25K / 50K / 100K), tighter on Advanced |
| Drawdown (funded) | Same EOD model; the maximum loss limit does not slide to $0 at the first withdrawal; Advanced Qualified accounts run a locked floor |
| Daily loss limit | Daily Loss Guard on Zero (evaluation and Qualified) and Standard; removed on Advanced |
| Consistency | Evaluation: none on Zero, 50% on Standard, 40% on Advanced. Qualified: 40% on Zero and Standard (payout eligibility), none on Advanced, 20% between withdrawal requests on Direct. Being out of consistency delays passing or the withdrawal button, it does not close the account |
| Minimum days | Zero can be passed in one day. Payouts on Zero, Standard and Advanced: after every 5 winning days of $200 or more, up to 4 requests per month; Direct: a withdrawal profit target and the 20% rule instead of winning days |
| Contract limits and scaling | Scaling plan on Qualified accounts for all plans except Advanced |
| News | Order windows around releases on Zero and Standard; Advanced removes news restrictions on Qualified accounts |
| Payout | Flat 90% on Zero, Advanced and Direct; Standard 70% on the first two payouts, 80% on the third and fourth, 90% after. Up to 50% of profit per request; caps by plan and size (Zero 25K $1,000, 50K $1,500, 100K $2,500; Advanced up to $15,000). Minimums $200 (Zero, Standard), $1,000 (Advanced). The firm states same-day processing resumed for Zero and Advanced after the Premium closure; no independent verification |
| Fees | Monthly evaluation ($79–$419 by plan and size); activation $149 on Standard and Advanced, $0 on Zero |
| Entity | Alpha Futures Limited; spin-off of Alpha Capital Group (UK); 140+ countries |
Source: Puravida Edge rules card for Alpha Futures, verified 29 September 2026 against the firm’s program pages and help center.
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Rows marked “Verify with firm” are where current rule trackers are silent or disagree; the firm's own help center is the only binding source.
What this means for a systematic strategy
Alpha Futures runs end-of-day trailing across all plans, which on paper is the friendliest model. The July 2026 sequence — execution-layer partner lost, Premium accounts closed, payouts withheld then partially resumed — is the more important fact for anyone evaluating the firm now. The execution stack dependency it exposed applies to every firm routing through Tradovate, and the card is deliberately short: rules that were published before July may not describe the accounts on sale now.
Is Alpha Futures worth it for a systematic strategy?
Not until the platform situation settles. End-of-day trailing across all plans is the friendliest drawdown model on paper, and the rules themselves are not the problem. The July 2026 sequence is — NinjaTrader ended the partnership, Premium accounts closed, pending payouts were declined and then partially resumed.
For a systematic strategy that means the execution layer and the payout process both carry unresolved risk that no rule on this card addresses. Verify current platform availability and recent payout reports before committing capital or an evaluation fee.
Guides for this firm
- Alpha Futures payout rules: 5 winning days, up to 4 requests a month
- Alpha Futures plans compared: Zero, Standard, Advanced, Direct
- How to pass Alpha Futures
- Scaling plans compared
- Prop firms with EOD trailing
- TradingView compatibility across firms
Every rule in the table is defined in the glossary and explained by mechanism in the rules hub.
FAQ
What happened at Alpha Futures in July 2026?
NinjaTrader ended the partnership on 12 July; Alpha closed Premium accounts, offered fee refunds but initially declined pending payouts, then partially resumed approved payouts after community pressure.
Is Alpha Futures EOD trailing?
Yes, on all current plans.
Is Alpha Futures safe to buy now?
Verify current payout status and platform availability on the firm's site and in recent reviews before purchasing. The July 2026 events are recent and the plan lineup changed.
Does Alpha Futures allow automated trading?
Not published clearly on the current plan pages; algorithmic execution depends on the platform (AlphaTrader, Quantower). Verify with the firm in writing before deploying.
Does Alpha Futures have a consistency rule?
Evaluation: none on Zero, 50% on Standard, 40% on Advanced. Qualified accounts: 40% on Zero and Standard as a payout-eligibility check, none on Advanced, 20% between withdrawal requests on Direct.
What are the Alpha Futures payout rules?
A flat 90% on Zero, Advanced and Direct; Standard pays 70% on the first two payouts, 80% on the third and fourth, 90% after. Up to 50% of profit per request, capped by plan and size (Zero: 25K $1,000, 50K $1,500, 100K $2,500), after every 5 winning days of $200 or more, up to 4 requests per month.
Can I use TradingView with Alpha Futures?
NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView-via-Tradovate ended on 12 July 2026; TradingView returned on 4 September 2026 through Plus500 connectivity. The other platforms are AlphaTrader, Quantower, WealthCharts and DeepCharts.
Sources: firm documentation and current rule trackers (Prop Firm Pine Scripts rules database June 2026, DamnPropFirms July 2026, proptradingvibes and tradetanto June–August 2026, Finance Magnates), cross-checked September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the firm's help center is the binding source.