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Alpha Futures Review (Rules, Costs & Payouts)

A detailed breakdown of rules, evaluation costs, drawdown mechanics, and payout timing.

Evaluation Phase

Eval Cost
$147
Activation Cost
$149
Eval Consistency Rule
None
Min Eval Trading Days
3 days
Max Drawdown
$2,000
Profit Target
$3,000
News Trading
Allowed

Funded Phase

Profit Split
90%
Max Payout
$12,000/month
Min Trading Days
5 days
Funded Consistency Rule
None

Overview

Alpha Futures provides a simple evaluation path with static $2,000 drawdown, fast 5-day payouts, and 90% profit split for US futures traders.

Key Strengths

  • Reputable US-based firm with established track record
  • Clear, transparent rule set with no hidden requirements
  • News trading allowed without restrictions
  • Fast 5-day minimum payout timeline
  • Static drawdown is easier to track than trailing

Considerations

  • Higher total cost at $296 ($147 eval + $149 activation)
  • Activation fee can be a barrier after passing evaluation
  • US-only availability limits international traders

Understanding the Drawdown Rule

Alpha Futures uses a $2,000 static drawdown, meaning your account can never drop $2,000 below your starting or highest balance.

Payout Timeline & Process

The 5-day minimum is competitive, and Alpha Futures has a reputation for processing payouts reliably.

Account Sizes

Account SizeEval CostActivationProfit TargetMin Funded DaysProfit Split
50k$147$149$3,0005 days90%
100k$294$149$6,0005 days90%
150k$441$149$9,0005 days90%

Who Alpha Futures is Best For

  • US traders who value a domestic, regulated firm
  • Traders who prefer static drawdown clarity over trailing complexity