Alpha Futures Challenges
Alpha Futures runs Instant + 1 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $25K to $150K, with evaluation fees from $79–$859. Trading runs on NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate.
Alpha Futures challenge types and pricing
13 active Alpha Futures challenges across instant + 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 13
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$50KAdvanced Eval | 1 Step | $4,000 | — | $1,750 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days |  272 | |
$100KAdvanced Eval | 1 Step | $8,000 | — | $3,500 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days | 454 | |
$150KAdvanced Eval | 1 Step | $12,000 | — | $5,250 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days | 636 | |
$25KDirect Qualified | Instant | $1,500 | $500 | $1,000 | 90% | After 5 winning days, up to 4x/month | 454 | |
$50KDirect Qualified | Instant | $3,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 90% | After 5 winning days, up to 4x/month | 674 | |
$100KDirect Qualified | Instant | $6,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | 90% | After 5 winning days, up to 4x/month | 896 | |
$150KDirect Qualified | Instant | $9,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | 90% | After 5 winning days, up to 4x/month | 1,116 | |
$50KPremium Eval | 1 Step | $3,000 | — | $2,000 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days | 206 | |
$100KPremium Eval | 1 Step | $6,000 | — | $3,000 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days | 350 | |
$150KPremium Eval | 1 Step | $9,000 | — | $4,500 | 90% | Up to 4x/month after 5 winning days | 492 | |
$25KZero | 1 Step | $1,500 | $500 | $1,000 | 90% | Weekly (After 5 winning days) | 102 | |
$50KZero | 1 Step | $3,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 90% | Weekly (After 5 winning days) | 154 | |
$100KZero Best Value | 1 Step | $6,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | 90% | Weekly (After 5 winning days) | 310 |
2724546364546748961,116206350492102154310Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Alpha Futures evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Alpha Futures does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Alpha Futures challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Alpha Futures's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
Alpha Futures's drawdown is relative balance, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
Alpha Futures enforces a consistency rule (Zero Plan: No consistency on challange. A trader's profit on any single day cannot exceed 40% of the total profit on qualifird/funded zero accounts. Standard Plan: A trader's profit on any single day cannot exceed 50% of the total profit on challange and 40% on qualified/Funded Standard accounts. Advanced plan: A trader's profit on any single day cannot exceed 50% of the total profit on challange. None on Qualified/funded advanced accounts). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
News trading violations
Alpha Futures restricts trading around major news. A position held through a release can void the entire account.
Tip: Flatten exposure 5+ minutes before high-impact releases. Use an economic calendar — don't rely on memory.
- 4
Running disallowed EAs or copy trading
Alpha Futures restricts expert advisors and automated systems. Running a banned EA — including some trade copiers — voids the account.
Tip: Check the rule list before installing any tool that places trades for you. When unsure, trade manually until you've confirmed in writing.
Who Alpha Futures fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- News-event traders — releases are off-limits or heavily restricted.
- Swing traders — all positions must be flat by Friday close.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a Alpha Futures evaluation.
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