Alpha Futures has Standard, Advanced and Zero evaluation-to-qualified accounts, plus Direct accounts that skip evaluation. Their withdrawal minimums, caps and consistency rules differ. The rules below were checked against the official help center on 10 Oct 2026.
All four qualified account families use a 90% trader profit split. The requested withdrawal amount is deducted from the trading account, and the trader receives 90% of that request. A $1,000 eligible request therefore produces $900 before any separate payment-provider charges.
Standard, Advanced and Zero withdrawal eligibility
These three account families require five winning trading days of at least $200 each between requests. Those days do not need to be consecutive. The published policy permits up to four requests per month.
Each request is limited to 50% of the profit in the account, subject to the plan's withdrawal cap. The rest stays in the account for drawdown or later withdrawals. This is not a rule allowing 50% of the nominal account size to be withdrawn.
| Qualified plan | Available sizes | Minimum request | Maximum request | Funded consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50K, $100K, $150K | $500 | $3,000, $4,000, $5,000 by size | 40% |
| Advanced | $50K, $100K, $150K | $1,000 | $15,000 on every size | None |
| Zero | $25K, $50K, $100K | $200 | $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 by size | 40% |
Source: alpha-futures.com, October 2026
Standard and Zero Qualified Accounts apply a 40% consistency rule to net profit earned since the previous withdrawal request. The consistency article says a single day's share must stay below 40%, and the rule resets between requests; eligibility is shown in the dashboard. Advanced Qualified Accounts have no consistency condition, and evaluation-stage percentages are separate.
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Direct payout targets and limits
Direct accounts have no five-winning-day requirement. They require a withdrawal profit target and 20% consistency. The published Direct overview permits up to four requests per month. The minimum request is $500.
After a withdrawal, the target resets. The next target must be earned through new trades; leftover profit from the previous cycle does not count toward it.
| Direct size | First withdrawal profit target | Later-cycle target | Maximum request |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $1,500 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| $50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | Official pages conflict: $1,500 or $2,000 |
| $100K | $6,000 | $4,000 | $2,500 |
| $150K | $9,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
The $50K Direct cap needs confirmation in the trader dashboard before requesting money. The current Payout Policy and Direct Account Overview state $2,000, while Maximum Withdrawal Request states $1,500. The disagreement should not be presented as one verified cap. The other size limits agree across those pages.
Alpha Futures rules and prices by plan
Alpha Futures sells four plans. Zero, Standard and Advanced are one-step evaluations billed monthly, and Direct is a one-time fee that starts you on a Qualified Account. All four pay a 90% profit split and use an end-of-day trailing Maximum Loss Limit (checked on 10 Oct 2026).
| Rule | Zero | Standard | Advanced | Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account sizes | $25K, $50K, $100K | $50K, $100K, $150K | $50K, $100K, $150K | $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Price by size | $89, $139, $279 a month | $129, $239, $349 a month | $209, $349, $489 a month | $349, $519, $689, $859 one time |
| Reset by size | $79, $119, $249 | $109, $199, $289 | $189, $319, $449 | None listed |
| Evaluation profit target | $1,500, $3,000, $6,000 | $3,000, $6,000, $9,000 | $4,000, $8,000, $12,000 | No evaluation; first payout target $1,500, $3,000, $6,000, $9,000 |
| Minimum trading days (evaluation) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Not applicable |
| Maximum position (minis) | 1, 3, 6 | 5, 10, 15 | 5, 10, 15 | 2, 4, 8, 10 |
| Evaluation consistency | None | 50% | 40% | Not applicable |
| Qualified consistency | 40% | 40% | None | 20% |
| Daily Loss Guard | Evaluation and Qualified | Qualified only | None | Yes |
| Scaling plan (Qualified) | $50K and $100K only | Yes | No | No |
| High-impact news (Qualified) | No orders 2 minutes before or after | No orders 2 minutes before or after | No restrictions | No orders 2 minutes before or after |
| Activation fee | $0 | $0 | $0 (accounts bought after July 8, 2026) | Not applicable |
| Payout requirement | 5 winning days of $200 or more | 5 winning days of $200 or more | 5 winning days of $200 or more | Withdrawal profit target and 20% consistency |
| Withdrawal minimum and maximum | $200; $1,000 to $2,500 by size | $500; $3,000 to $5,000 by size | $1,000; $15,000 on every size | $500; $1,000 to $3,000 by size |
Figures run from the smallest to the largest account size. Prices are the regular prices before any discount code. Micro limits are 10 times the mini limits, and Qualified limits on Zero and Standard grow with the scaling plan.
Source: Alpha Futures help center account overviews, payout policy, consistency rule and news trading policy, plus the plan cards on alpha-futures.com, checked on 10 Oct 2026.
Drawdown, retained profit and daily loss guards
The Maximum Loss Limit trails the highest end-of-day account balance and stops trailing at the account's starting balance. It does not move back down after a payout, so a withdrawal reduces the cushion above that floor. The account can still breach its active limit during a trading session.
| Plan | Maximum loss limits by size | Qualified daily loss guards |
|---|---|---|
| Standard $50K/$100K/$150K | $2,000/$3,000/$4,500 | $1,000/$2,000/$3,000 |
| Advanced $50K/$100K/$150K | $1,750/$3,500/$5,250 | None |
| Zero $25K/$50K/$100K | $1,000/$2,000/$3,000 | $500/$1,000/$2,000 |
| Direct $25K/$50K/$100K/$150K | $1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,500 | $500/$1,000/$2,000/$3,000 |
The Standard overview distinguishes its evaluation stage, which has no daily loss guard, from its qualified stage. Advanced has no daily loss guard. Zero and Direct have their published guards. The daily guard and the maximum loss limit are different controls.
For Standard, Advanced and Zero, the 50%-of-profit withdrawal limit retains part of the profit in the account. The reviewed payout policy does not publish a separate universal balance buffer equal to drawdown plus $100. Do not import that rule from another firm.
Current account costs and activation
Prices for every size are in the plan table above. Evaluation subscriptions and resets are separate from payout eligibility.
Direct uses a one-time fee with no monthly subscription. The current account overviews say there is no activation fee for Standard or Zero, and no Advanced activation fee for accounts purchased after July 8, 2026. Historical account terms may differ.
For the current offer and firm profile, see Alpha Futures. Discount conditions do not replace the qualified account's withdrawal requirements.
Payment methods and processing
The official methods article lists ACH for U.S. bank accounts, wire transfer, SWIFT, Wise and Rise. Payments are in U.S. dollars. A trader using Rise must sign the emailed agreement before the first payout.
Alpha Futures' current official payout update states that ordinary approved payouts are paid within five business days or less. This timing starts after approval; pending Premium payouts follow a separate batch schedule. Older pages that mention 48 business hours do not describe this current operational timeline.
Complete the dashboard's identity, agreement and payment instructions before submitting. The eligibility rules determine whether a request can be made; payment-provider and banking arrangements determine how an approved payment reaches the recipient.
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Live accounts
The official live-program overview lists daily withdrawals without a maximum cap, with an 80% trader profit split. Alpha Prime has separate salary arrangements and a 60% split. These live programs differ from the 90% split on simulated Qualified Accounts, and a payout milestone does not establish an unconditional live transfer.
Automation, copy trading and VPS use
Alpha Futures does not allow fully automated trading. Its Prohibited Trading Practices page says: "The use of AI, bots, and other automated trading mechanisms is strictly prohibited across all account types." Semi-automated tools, such as an indicator that prints buy or sell signals, are allowed when you place, monitor and manage each trade yourself. The same page says the firm is "not interested in working with strategies taking 100+ trades per day, automated or not."
Copy trading is allowed when "it is a single user executing the trades, and it is the single individual listed on the Alpha Futures Accounts." Group trading and opposite positions across accounts are not.
On VPS use, the same page states: "The use of VPS is permitted in your trading". Alpha Futures supports AlphaTrader, TradingView through Plus500, WealthCharts, DeepChart and Quantower. A desktop platform like Quantower stays connected on a Chicago VPS, where QuantVPS servers sit 0.52ms from CME, while you trade it by hand.
Check before requesting a payout
- Confirm the plan, account stage and purchase terms.
- For Standard, Advanced or Zero, accumulate the required five qualifying days.
- Meet the plan's consistency rule where one applies.
- Check current profit, minimum request, 50% limit where applicable and size-specific cap.
- For Direct, meet the current cycle target and verify the $50K cap in the dashboard.
- Check how the withdrawal affects remaining drawdown room.
- Complete the payment-provider requirements.
Alpha Futures payout questions
What is Alpha Futures' payout policy?
On Zero, Standard and Advanced Qualified Accounts, Alpha Futures permits up to four payout requests per month after five winning days of at least $200 each, with each request limited to half the account's profit and the plan cap. Traders receive 90% of the request, while Direct uses separate profit targets and a 20% consistency rule.
What is the maximum payout on a 50K account?
The maximum gross request is $1,500 on Zero, $3,000 on Standard and $15,000 on Advanced, subject to the 50%-of-profit limit and other eligibility rules. At a 90% trader share, those requests pay $1,350, $2,700 and $13,500 before separate charges. For Direct, the payout policy and account overview say $2,000, but the maximum-withdrawal article says $1,500, so check the account dashboard.
How do you request a payout?
Use the withdrawal-request feature in the Alpha Futures dashboard once the account meets its winning-day or profit-target requirement, consistency rule and payout limits. Choose an official payment method and follow the provider's instructions; Rise requires a signed agreement before the first payment.
Can you use a VPS with Alpha Futures?
Yes. Alpha Futures' help center says "The use of VPS is permitted in your trading". AI, bots and other fully automated trading are still prohibited on every account. You place and manage each trade yourself, and the VPS keeps the platform online.
How long do payouts take?
The official payout update gives a timeline of five business days or less after a normal payout is approved, rather than from the moment a request is submitted. Pending Premium payouts have a separate schedule, and same-day payouts are described as a future target rather than the current standard.
