What is Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures is a futures-only prop trading firm operating through UK-registered Alpha Futures Limited (Companies House #15655643, incorporated April 17, 2024). It is the futures-only sister brand of Alpha Capital Group, a UK forex prop firm. The firm offers three evaluation plans — Standard, Advanced, and Zero — all running on an EOD-trailing Maximum Loss Limit and 48-business-hour payout processing. As of April 2026, Alpha Futures holds a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating across more than 3,600 reviews.

Who owns Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures Limited is owned and directed by George David Kohler (CEO and Founder) and Andrew Peter Blaylock (Co-Director), both registered on UK Companies House #15655643. The same two directors also run parent company Alpha Capital Group (#13719951). Benjamin 'Ben' Chaffee serves as Chief Operating Officer, running US-side operations from San Diego, CA.

Is Alpha Futures part of Alpha Capital Group?

Yes. Alpha Futures is the futures-only sister brand of Alpha Capital Group, which is the UK forex prop firm. Both are owned by George Kohler with shared UK directorship. Alpha Futures was incorporated April 17, 2024 as Alpha Capital Group's US-facing comeback vehicle after ACG paused US forex client onboarding in February 2024. Finance Magnates describes it as: 'Alpha Capital Group, which includes the prop firms Alpha Futures and Alpha Capital.'

How is Alpha Futures' drawdown calculated?

Alpha Futures uses an EOD-trailing Maximum Loss Limit (MLL). The MLL starts at 4% below the account's starting balance and trails upward at end-of-day close only — never intraday. Once the MLL reaches the account's starting balance, it locks permanently at that level. Help-center direct quote: 'The Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) is EOD (end of day) trailing on all of our accounts here at Alpha Futures.' This is structurally more forgiving than the intraday-trailing drawdowns used by Topstep, Take Profit Trader, and TickTickTrader.

Is Alpha Futures' MLL a trailing drawdown?

Yes, but EOD-trailing only. The MLL trails based on end-of-day balance, not intraday equity. It trails upward as you close profitable days, up to the account's starting balance, then locks. This is different from intraday-trailing drawdowns that can break funded accounts mid-session on unrealized drawdown. At Alpha Futures, you can hold through a volatile hour and finish the day green without losing the account.

What is the MLL for a 50K Standard account?

The starting MLL for a 50K Standard account is $48,000 — that is, 4% below the starting balance ($2,000 trail distance). As you close profitable days, the MLL trails up. Once you close a day at $52,000 or higher, the MLL moves to $50,000 (your starting balance) and locks there permanently. From that point, the MLL is a static $50,000 floor regardless of future profits.

What happens if I hit the Maximum Loss Limit?

Hitting the Maximum Loss Limit at Alpha Futures results in account breach. On the Evaluation phase, the account fails and cannot be continued (you'd need to purchase a new account). On the Qualified phase, the account is closed. The MLL is checked at end-of-day close; if your end-of-day balance falls below the MLL level, the breach is recorded. Intraday dips below the MLL level do not trigger breach as long as you recover by session close.

What is the Alpha Futures profit split?

Profit split varies by plan. Standard: tiered 70% on payouts 1-2, 80% on payouts 3-4, 90% from payout 5 onward. Advanced: 90% flat from the first payout, no tiered system. Zero: 90% flat. Alpha Prime Live track: 60% split plus monthly salary and support resources. Generic Live track: 80% split without salary. The 90% flat on Advanced and Zero from day one is a meaningful edge over competitors that require scaling to reach the top tier.

What are the Alpha Futures profit targets?

Profit targets at Alpha Futures by plan and size: Standard 50K/100K/150K = $3K/$6K/$9K. Advanced 50K/100K/150K = $4K/$8K/$12K. Zero 25K/50K/100K = $1.5K/$3K/$6K. Zero has no evaluation to pass (instant funded), so the target functions as a milestone rather than pass criterion. The Standard target is the lowest relative to account size (6%); Advanced is higher (8%) reflecting its shorter evaluation path.

How many Alpha Futures plans are there?

Three evaluation plans: Standard, Advanced, and Zero, plus an Alpha Prime post-qualification invite path. Standard is the cheapest entry ($79/month on 50K plus $149 activation), offering traditional evaluation. Advanced is the premium evaluation path (90% flat split, no Qualified consistency, no news restrictions). Zero skips evaluation entirely (instant funded-simulated capital, no activation fee). Alpha Prime is invite-only for qualified traders to transition to live real-capital trading.

Which Alpha Futures plan is best for beginners?

Standard 50K at $79/month is the standard beginner choice — lowest monthly subscription, traditional evaluation with established forgiveness from the EOD-trailing MLL, reasonable profit target ($3,000). Avoid Zero initially because the Daily Loss Guard demands disciplined position sizing that newer traders often lack. Advanced is better for event traders with experience but overkill for learners. Start Standard, earn your first payout, then consider whether Advanced's rule advantages justify the higher monthly fee.

What is the Alpha Futures Zero Plan?

Zero Plan skips evaluation entirely — instant funded-simulated capital, no profit target to pass before trading. Three sizes: 25K ($79/month), 50K ($119/month), 100K ($239/month), all with $0 activation fee. Profit split is 90% flat. Daily Loss Guard applies on both Evaluation (technically the funded phase) and Qualified. Consistency rule is 40% on Qualified only (none on Zero Evaluation). Best for experienced traders who want instant funding and are disciplined around the DLG.

What is the Alpha Futures Advanced Plan?

Advanced Plan is the premium evaluation path — 50K/100K/150K at $139/$279/$419 per month plus $149 activation. Higher pricing than Standard but structurally better rules on the funded account: 90% flat split, NO consistency rule on Qualified, NO Daily Loss Guard either phase, NO news restrictions either phase. Best for event traders who can't work around 2-minute news buffers and for traders whose profit pattern concentrates on single-big-days.

What is the Alpha Futures Standard Plan?

Standard Plan is the traditional evaluation path — 50K/100K/150K at $79/$159/$239 per month plus $149 activation. Profit split tiers: 70% on payouts 1-2, 80% on payouts 3-4, 90% from payout 5 onward. Consistency rule: 50% on Evaluation, 40% on Qualified. Daily Loss Guard applies on Qualified only (not Evaluation). Payouts bi-weekly every 14 days from first trade. Cheapest entry point for Alpha Futures; good fit for traders comfortable with the tiered split ramp.

Alpha Prime is the post-qualification invite path for traders to transition from simulated-capital to live-capital trading. Entry requires reaching +$40,000 maximum payable balance OR completing 5 payouts on a Qualified account. Transition: trader contributes $5,000 from payable sim balance, firm matches $5,000, trader operates a $10,000 live real-capital account. Alpha Prime track adds 60% split plus monthly salary, weekly strategy calls, and quant support. Generic Live track (without Prime): 80% split, no extras.

How many Alpha Futures accounts can I run at once?

Up to three funded Alpha Futures accounts simultaneously with a combined $450,000 allocation cap. Accounts can mix plans (one Standard, one Advanced, one Zero) or stick to one plan across multiple sizes. Copy trading across accounts is permitted through platform-native copiers or third-party tools. Hedging across accounts is not permitted. Each account maintains independent risk limits and drawdown compliance.

What account sizes does Alpha Futures offer?

Sizes vary by plan. Standard and Advanced: 50K, 100K, 150K. Zero: 25K, 50K, 100K. There is no 25K Standard or 25K Advanced — the 25K size exists only on Zero. There is no 150K Zero — Zero caps at 100K. For traders wanting the largest account, 150K is available on Standard and Advanced only.

Can I use TradingView with Alpha Futures?

Yes, through the Tradovate bridge. TradingView provides the chart layer; orders route through Tradovate. You need an active Tradovate account (included when you purchase Alpha Futures with Tradovate selected). Setup: activate Tradovate credentials from the Alpha Futures dashboard, link them to TradingView via the in-chart broker integration, begin trading through TradingView's interface with Tradovate execution underneath.

Does Alpha Futures support NinjaTrader?

Yes. NinjaTrader is one of the six supported platforms. Alpha Futures provides a NinjaTrader license key from the dashboard (free with your account). Routing is through Rithmic under the hood. Setup involves installing NinjaTrader 8 desktop, activating the license, configuring the Rithmic connection with credentials from the Alpha Futures dashboard, and routing trades through NinjaTrader's interface.

Can I use MetaTrader with Alpha Futures?

No. Alpha Futures does not support MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. These are forex/CFD-focused platforms and Alpha Futures is futures-only. For futures trading with Alpha Futures, your platform choices are Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView (via Tradovate), Deepchart, or Deepdom. If you want MetaTrader for forex, the parent brand Alpha Capital Group supports it (forex-only, paused US onboarding as of April 2026).

Why were ProjectX and AlphaTicks removed?

ProjectX became a Topstep-exclusive platform in early 2026, which meant Alpha Futures lost access to it as a supported platform. AlphaTicks was also removed from the official platforms list around the same time. The removal affects traders who previously relied on those platforms — the migration path is to switch to one of the six currently supported platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView, Deepchart, Deepdom). Alpha Futures' official platforms article at help.alpha-futures.com has the current list.

How do I withdraw from Alpha Futures?

Through the Alpha Futures dashboard Payouts section. Select a withdrawal method (ACH, Wire, SWIFT, Wise, or Rise), enter the amount within plan min/max limits, and submit. Alpha Futures processes requests within 48 business hours. KYC must be cleared before the first payout. In my 15-month experience, Wise is fastest (typically same-day after firm-side processing), ACH is most reliable for US traders (1-2 business days), and Rise requires a one-time signed agreement before first use.

How long do Alpha Futures payouts take?

Alpha Futures processes payouts within 48 business hours per firm policy. Actual settlement then depends on the method: Wise is typically same-day to 24 hours, ACH 1-2 business days, Wire and SWIFT 1-3 business days, Rise 1-2 business days. Total elapsed time from request to funds in your account is typically 1-3 business days. Across my 15 months and roughly $8,000 in cumulative payouts, every request cleared within the stated window.

What is the minimum Alpha Futures payout?

Minimum per request varies by plan. Standard: $200. Advanced: $1,000. Zero: $200. All three plans require specific cadence conditions before requesting: Standard is bi-weekly (every 14 days from first trade), Advanced and Zero require 5 winning trading days of $200+ profit (not necessarily consecutive).

What is the maximum Alpha Futures payout?

Maximum per request by plan. Standard: $15,000. Advanced: $15,000. Zero: size-capped at $1,000 (25K), $1,500 (50K), $2,500 (100K). Above the per-request cap, you split the withdrawal across multiple requests (one per qualifying cadence period).

How often can I request payouts?

Standard: bi-weekly (every 14 days from first trade). Advanced and Zero: once you've accumulated 5 winning trading days of $200+ profit. The 5-winning-days rule produces roughly weekly payouts if you trade daily and hit the $200 threshold most days. Zero explicitly allows up to four requests per month in practice given the 5-winning-days pattern.

Does Alpha Futures pay in crypto?

Not directly. Alpha Futures payout methods are USD-denominated: ACH, Wire transfer, SWIFT, Wise, and Rise. To convert payouts to crypto, receive them in USD to your bank or Wise account, then use a fiat-to-crypto service (Coinbase, Kraken, etc.) on your end. Direct crypto payout is not currently offered through Alpha Futures' documented methods. Verify current methods against the live help center before funding if crypto payout matters for you.

Is Alpha Futures on Trustpilot?

Yes. Alpha Futures holds a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating across more than 3,600 reviews as of April 2026, with 95% five-star distribution and a 92% response rate on negative reviews. The firm ranks #12 of 183 in Trustpilot's Alternative Financial Service category. No Trustpilot flags for fake-review patterns. Top praise themes: support speed, fast account activation, smooth payouts. Top complaints (the 2% one-star cluster): disputed stop-loss executions, Daily Loss Guard enforcement disputes, rule-interpretation friction.

Why are there Alpha Futures scam complaints online?

The small volume of scam-language complaints typically come from traders who breached rules and disputed the outcome. The pattern: trader breaches the Maximum Loss Limit or Daily Loss Guard, account closes, trader disputes the enforcement and posts 'scam' accusations online. From the trader's perspective the rule felt arbitrary; from the firm's perspective the rule was clear and documented. Alpha Futures is not a scam — UK Companies House registration, 3,600+ Trustpilot reviews at 4.9/5, and documented payout infrastructure all confirm legitimate operation.

Has Alpha Futures been in the news?

Yes, primarily through Finance Magnates — the dominant industry outlet covering the prop firm category. Key coverage includes the January 22, 2025 article 'Prop Firm Alpha Futures Adds 3 Platforms to Offering' (covering the TradingView/Tradovate/NinjaTrader platform rollout) and the May 31, 2024 article announcing the launch as parent Alpha Capital Group's US-facing comeback vehicle. No regulatory enforcement actions, no mass-default events, no Trustpilot flags — the trade-press coverage is largely positive operational updates.

How much does Alpha Futures cost?

Monthly subscription pricing varies by plan and size. Standard: $79/$159/$239 (50K/100K/150K) + $149 activation fee after passing. Advanced: $139/$279/$419 (50K/100K/150K) + $149 activation. Zero: $79/$119/$239 (25K/50K/100K) with no activation fee. PropTradingVibes readers save 20% with code ALPHA20 at checkout. Over a 3-6 month evaluation period, subscription pricing can total $200-$700+ depending on plan and speed of pass.

Does Alpha Futures have a discount code?

Yes. PropTradingVibes readers save 20% with code ALPHA20 at Alpha Futures checkout. The code applies to all accounts (Standard, Advanced, Zero) and all sizes. No expiry stated as of April 2026. Alpha Futures also runs rotating sitewide promos (ranging from ~10% baseline to 50% event promos like Black Friday) that auto-match for affiliate codes — meaning ALPHA20 applies the higher-of-two discount when a sitewide event promo is larger.

What is the Alpha Futures activation fee?

The activation fee is $149, charged after you pass evaluation and before your funded account unlocks. It applies to every Standard and Advanced account. Zero Plan has no activation fee (included in the higher monthly subscription). The activation fee is disclosed at purchase, not a hidden charge. You pay it once per evaluation-to-funded transition — if you reset or lose the account, the next evaluation doesn't charge a new activation until the next pass.

Can I get a refund from Alpha Futures?

Alpha Futures operates on a monthly subscription model, so 'refund' works differently than one-time-fee prop firms. You can cancel your subscription at any time — no long-term commitment. Partial refunds on active-month subscriptions are typically not available. If you've pre-paid for several months, cancellation stops future billing but doesn't refund already-paid months. For specific refund scenarios (purchase error, system issue), contact support through the ticket system.

Does Alpha Futures have a reset option?

Yes, effectively. On the subscription model, a 'reset' means continuing your monthly subscription after a failed evaluation attempt — you retry the evaluation without buying a new account. Unlike one-time-fee firms where resets require a separate fee, Alpha Futures' continuation is just the next month's subscription. If the account is funded and you breach, the funded account closes and you'd need to start a new evaluation through a subscription reset. Reset mechanics: cancel the closed account, open a new one, subscription continues.

What are Alpha Futures' trading hours?

Standard futures market hours (Sunday 6 PM ET through Friday 5 PM ET, with brief daily maintenance windows around 5-6 PM ET). Alpha Futures requires positions flat by 4:20 PM ET daily — this is the cutoff. No weekend holdings. News-trading restrictions apply on Standard Qualified and Zero Qualified (2-minute buffer around high-impact news); Advanced has no news restrictions. Weekly reset at 6 PM ET Sunday aligns with the CME futures session open.

Can I trade news events on Alpha Futures?

Yes, with plan-dependent restrictions. Advanced has no news restrictions either phase. Standard Evaluation has no news restrictions. Standard Qualified and Zero Qualified prohibit orders within 2 minutes before or 2 minutes after high-impact news events. Zero Evaluation has no news restrictions. If news trading is core to your edge, Advanced is the designated plan — it's the only one with no news buffer on the Qualified phase.

What instruments can I trade on Alpha Futures?

US equity index futures (ES/MES — S&P 500; NQ/MNQ — Nasdaq 100; YM/MYM — Dow Jones; RTY/M2K — Russell 2000), energy futures (CL — Crude Oil), metals (GC — Gold; SI — Silver), agricultural futures, currencies, and select other CME futures. Alpha Futures is futures-only — no spot forex, no crypto spot, no individual stocks. Micro contracts are supported for lower-margin sizing.

Is scalping allowed on Alpha Futures?

Yes, with restrictions. Scalping is allowed if your holding period is 2+ minutes and your profit target is 10+ ticks per trade. Tick-scalping (patterns of sub-2-minute holds with sub-10-tick targets) is prohibited as a pattern — one occasional short trade is fine; systematic short-scalping triggers the prohibition. The EOD-trailing MLL is structurally favorable for scalpers because it doesn't break accounts on intraday drawdown.

Does Alpha Futures allow copy trading?

Yes. Copy trading across multiple Alpha Futures funded accounts is permitted. Use platform-native copiers (Tradovate has built-in) or third-party copiers (MetaCopier, cTrader copy functions, etc.). Each account must maintain independent risk limits — the copier mechanism cannot violate individual-account drawdown or rule compliance. Hedging across accounts is not permitted even with copy trading.

Does Alpha Futures allow EAs or bots?

No. Expert Advisors, trading bots, and fully automated algorithmic trading are prohibited on Alpha Futures. High-frequency trading (HFT) is explicitly banned. Semi-automated strategies (alerts triggering manual clicks) are typically allowed. Fully hands-off automation is not. If your strategy requires bot execution, Alpha Futures is not the right firm — you'd need a personal futures brokerage account instead.

Is Alpha Futures regulated?

Alpha Futures Limited is a UK-registered company on Companies House (#15655643) but is NOT a regulated financial brokerage, investment advisor, or futures commission merchant. It operates on a simulated-capital evaluation-product model. Funded-simulated accounts trade on platforms like Tradovate using firm-owned data feeds; real-capital orders occur only after transition to the Alpha Prime live path. This is standard for the prop firm category — not unique to Alpha Futures.

What countries does Alpha Futures accept?

Alpha Futures accepts traders globally except for a 70-country restricted list (as of April 2026). Both residency AND citizenship must be from unrestricted countries. United States, United Kingdom, most of the EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, most of South America, and UAE are accepted. Restricted: includes OFAC-sanctioned countries plus Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Malaysia, Philippines, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, and others. Full verbatim list in the Alpha Futures help center and the Supported Countries article.

Does Alpha Futures accept US traders?

Yes. The United States is accepted at Alpha Futures. The firm was specifically launched in 2024 as the US-facing comeback vehicle after Alpha Capital Group paused US forex client onboarding. Alpha Futures' entire US positioning is built on serving US futures traders. US residents with US citizenship can open any plan without additional verification beyond standard KYC.

What documents does Alpha Futures KYC require?

Government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID card, or driver's license in supported jurisdictions) plus a selfie photograph for identity matching. Typical clearance is 24-48 hours on first submission. Proof of address may be requested in specific cases. KYC is required before the first payout, not at signup — complete it immediately after account activation to avoid first-payout delays.

How long does Alpha Futures KYC take?

24-48 hours typical on first submission. Most traders see clearance within 6-12 hours. Delays come from document quality issues (blurred photos, cropped edges, glare on ID), expired IDs, or name mismatches. Well-prepared first submissions clear same-day. Resubmissions add 24-48 hours each cycle.

Does Alpha Futures have an affiliate program?

Yes. The Alpha Futures Affiliate Program pays a 15% recurring commission on subscriptions referred through your affiliate link (continues as long as the subscription stays live), plus 15% on resets. Uncapped. Separately, the Alpha Creator Program pays $1 per 1,000 views on favorable content across YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, with a $50 minimum payout, $2,000 monthly per-creator cap, and $10,000 total monthly pool. Paid ads with affiliate links are prohibited.

Alpha Futures FAQ: 50+ Questions Answered (2026)

Q: Is Alpha Futures legit?

Yes. Alpha Futures is a legitimately registered UK company with public director filings on Companies House (#15655643), a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating across 3,600+ reviews, and a 48-business-hour payout policy that holds up in real use. I've personally collected around $8,000 in cumulative payouts across 15 months with no disputed withdrawals. The 2% one-star Trustpilot cluster is rule-interpretation friction, not bad-faith behavior.

Q: What is the Alpha Futures Daily Loss Guard?

The Daily Loss Guard (DLG) is a soft-breach mechanism that triggers when open or closed P&L reaches -2% during the trading day. When the DLG hits, all open positions flatten, pending orders cancel, and the account locks until 6 PM ET the next trading day. This is a day-ender, not an account-closure. The DLG applies to: Standard Qualified, Zero Evaluation + Zero Qualified. Advanced has no DLG on either phase (traders can self-set one if desired).

Q: Does Alpha Futures have a consistency rule?

Yes, and it varies by plan and phase. Standard: 50% on Evaluation (no single day exceeding 50% of total profits), 40% on Qualified. Advanced: 50% on Evaluation only, NO consistency on Qualified. Zero: NONE on Zero Evaluation, 40% on Qualified. Traders whose profits concentrate on 1-2 big days trigger the consistency rule; the workaround is adding more smaller trading days to dilute the concentration ratio before requesting payout.

Quick Answer — Alpha Futures — Quick Facts

• 3 plans: Standard (eval + $149 activation), Advanced (90% flat, no consistency on Qualified), Zero (instant, no activation fee)
• EOD-trailing Maximum Loss Limit — trails at session close only, locks at starting balance
• 4.9/5 Trustpilot across 3,600+ reviews; 48-business-hour payout processing
• 6 platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView, Deepchart, Deepdom (NOT ProjectX or AlphaTicks)
• Save 20% with code ALPHA20 at checkout

Why you can trust this: I've been trading Alpha Futures since early 2025 with multiple funded accounts, multiple evaluations passed, and around $8,000 cumulative in payouts across 15 months. I'm not a reviewer speculating from marketing pages — I'm a funded trader navigating the same rules, platforms, and payout flows I'm writing about.

No prop firm is perfect. Alpha Futures has strengths (EOD-trailing MLL that's more forgiving than intraday-trailing competitors, fast payouts processed within 48 hours, 4.9/5 Trustpilot across 3,600+ reviews) and weaknesses (subscription pricing adds up if you stay long-term, the Daily Loss Guard on Standard and Zero can surprise traders on volatile days). My job isn't to sell you on them. Read my full Alpha Futures review for the complete breakdown. Save 20% with code ALPHA20 via Alpha Futures, or check their help center for the absolute latest.

Alpha Futures is a futures-only prop firm operating through UK-registered Alpha Futures Limited (UK Companies House #15655643), incorporated April 17, 2024. It is the sister brand of Alpha Capital Group, with CEO/Founder George Kohler and Co-Director Andrew Blaylock on the UK register, plus COO Ben Chaffee running US-side operations from San Diego. Three evaluation plans (Standard, Advanced, Zero) plus the Alpha Prime live-capital invite path run on an EOD-trailing Maximum Loss Limit — structurally more forgiving than the intraday-trailing drawdowns used by Topstep, Take Profit Trader, and TickTickTrader. 4.9/5 Trustpilot across 3,600+ reviews, 48-business-hour payout processing, and six supported platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView via Tradovate, Deepchart, Deepdom — no ProjectX or AlphaTicks since early 2026).

This FAQ covers 50+ questions across rules, accounts, platforms, payouts, trust, company, and strategy — based on 15 months of personal trading with multiple evaluations passed, multiple funded accounts, and around $8,000 in cumulative payouts. All data verified against the Alpha Futures help center and the firm's public Companies House filings as of April 2026. Save 20% on any account with code ALPHA20.

For the detailed trust breakdown see the Is Alpha Futures legit article.

Quick reference — Alpha Futures at a glance

Dimension	Answer
Type	Futures-only prop firm
Parent group	Alpha Capital Group (UK forex)
Legal entity	Alpha Futures Limited (UK Companies House #15655643)
Incorporated	April 17, 2024
Evaluation plans	Standard, Advanced, Zero
Live track	Alpha Prime (post-qualification invite)
Drawdown	EOD-trailing Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)
Profit split (top tier)	90% (Advanced, Zero, Standard after 5 payouts)
Account sizes	25K/50K/100K/150K (availability by plan)
Platforms	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView, Deepchart, Deepdom
Payout methods	ACH (US), Wire, SWIFT, Wise, Rise
Payout processing	48 business hours
Trustpilot	4.9/5 across 3,600+ reviews
Promo code	ALPHA20 (20% off)

Rules

How is Alpha Futures' Maximum Loss Limit calculated?

The Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) at Alpha Futures trails based on end-of-day balance, not intraday equity. The MLL starts at 4% below the account's starting balance (so a 50K account starts with an MLL of $48,000 — a $2,000 trail distance). As you close profitable days, the MLL trails upward. Once the MLL reaches the account's starting balance, it locks permanently at that level as a static floor. Help-center direct quote: "The Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) is EOD (end of day) trailing on all of our accounts here at Alpha Futures. Once the Maximum Loss Limit reaches the initial starting balance, it won't continue to trail."

Worked example: 50K Standard account. Starting balance $50,000, starting MLL $48,000. After one winning day closing at $52,000, the MLL moves to $50,000 (initial balance) and locks. From that point, the MLL is static at $50,000 regardless of further profits.

What is the Alpha Futures Daily Loss Guard?

The Daily Loss Guard (DLG) is a soft-breach mechanism that activates at -2% intraday P&L. When triggered: all open positions flatten, pending orders cancel, and the account locks until 6 PM ET the next trading day. This is a day-ender, not an account closure. Applicability:

Plan	Eval	Qualified
Standard	None	$1K / $2K / $3K (by size)
Advanced	None	None (trader-settable)
Zero	$500 / $1K / $2K	$500 / $1K / $2K

Does Alpha Futures have a consistency rule?

Yes, varying by plan and phase:

Plan	Eval Consistency	Qualified Consistency
Standard	50%	40%
Advanced	50%	None
Zero	None	40%

The consistency rule caps any single day's profits as a percentage of total cycle profits. Concentrated-profit styles get filtered by the rule; workaround is trading additional smaller days to dilute the concentration ratio.

Accounts

Which Alpha Futures plan should I choose?

Profile	Best Plan	Why
Beginner	Standard 50K	Lowest monthly, traditional eval path
Event/news trader	Advanced	No news restrictions either phase
Instant funding	Zero	Skips evaluation entirely
Concentrated big-day profits	Advanced	No Qualified consistency rule
Budget-first	Zero 25K	$79/month, no activation fee
Scaling toward live capital	Standard → Advanced → Alpha Prime	Tier up as you prove edge

Can I run multiple Alpha Futures accounts?

Up to three funded accounts simultaneously with a combined $450K allocation cap. Mix any combination of Standard, Advanced, and Zero. Copy trading across accounts is permitted; hedging across accounts is not.

Platforms

What platforms does Alpha Futures support?

Six platforms as of April 2026:

Platform	Type	Best For
Tradovate	Web-based	Most flexible default
NinjaTrader	Desktop (Rithmic)	Serious day traders
Quantower	Desktop PC	Power users
TradingView	Via Tradovate	Chart-focused traders
Deepchart	Web/desktop	Order-flow traders
Deepdom	Desktop DOM	DOM-focused traders

ProjectX and AlphaTicks were supported previously but removed in early 2026.

Payouts

How does the Alpha Futures payout cadence work?

Plan	Cadence	Min	Max
Standard	Bi-weekly (14 days from first trade)	$200	$15,000
Advanced	Weekly (after 5 winning days of $200+)	$1,000	$15,000
Zero	Weekly (after 5 winning days of $200+)	$200	$1K/$1.5K/$2.5K (by size)

What are Alpha Futures' payout methods?

Five methods, all USD:

Method	Typical Speed	Fees	Best For
Wise	Same-day to 24h	~0.4-1% FX	Non-US, fastest
ACH	1-2 business days	Free	US, cheapest
Wire	1-3 business days	$15-$50	Larger US withdrawals
SWIFT	1-3 business days	$15-$50	International
Rise	1-2 business days	Rise-specific	Alternative rail

Trust

Is Alpha Futures a scam?

No. UK Companies House registration (#15655643), 3,600+ Trustpilot reviews at 4.9/5, 92% response rate on negatives, documented 48-hour payout processing, and my personal $8,000 cumulative withdrawn across 15 months all confirm legitimate operation. The 2% one-star Trustpilot cluster is rule-interpretation friction, not fraud.

Who runs Alpha Futures?

Role	Name	Location
Founder & CEO	George David Kohler	United Kingdom
Co-Director	Andrew Peter Blaylock	United Kingdom
COO	Benjamin "Ben" Chaffee	San Diego, CA
Manager, Private Equity	Malik Adegbenro	United States

The bottom line

Alpha Futures in 2026 is a structurally strong futures prop firm: EOD-trailing MLL that forgives intraday drawdown, three plan types for different trader profiles, 90% split on Advanced and Zero from day one, 48-business-hour payouts that work, 4.9/5 Trustpilot across 3,600+ reviews, and a UK-registered legal entity with named public directors. The monthly subscription model favors fast passers; the Daily Loss Guard demands disciplined sizing. Save 20% with ALPHA20 and start with a plan that matches your trading profile — Standard for beginners, Advanced for event traders, Zero for instant funding.

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Rules

How is Alpha Futures' Maximum Loss Limit calculated?

What is the Alpha Futures Daily Loss Guard?

Does Alpha Futures have a consistency rule?

Accounts

Which Alpha Futures plan should I choose?

Can I run multiple Alpha Futures accounts?

Platforms

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Payouts

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