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Alpha Futures

Strong comparison candidate

Futures traders choosing among Standard, Advanced, Zero and Direct by the rules they must survive before and after qualification.

TSB FIT83/100Good fit Evidence scale Coverage depth 92 Rule clarity 88 Rule pressure 56 External trust 88 Commercial clarity 88 TSB-FIT · 5W/CGCommercial terms never change the score.
External trust
4.4 / 5.9K+ reviews
Country
GB
Max allocation
3–5 Qualified accounts, by program
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Standard Evaluation · $50K

Standard 50K has a $3,000 evaluation target and no daily guard during evaluation. After qualification, a $1,000 session guard and 40% consistency rule apply.

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Program rules at a glance

The essentials that determine your fit.

Daily loss limit
No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause
Hard daily stop.
Max loss / drawdown
EOD balance-trailing maximum loss; intraday equity can still breach the floor
Max loss $2,000 EOD trailing.
Payout & split
90% on Qualified
After five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly.
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
Evaluation objective.
Decision evidence

Why Alpha Futures scores 83/100

Rule clarity, rule pressure, source coverage, external reputation, and commercial transparency — without repeating the profile summary above.

Alpha Futures 83/100 Strong comparison candidate
Coverage depth 92
High source coverage
Rule clarity 88
Official program terms checked
Rule pressure 56
$2,000 EOD trailing
External trust 88
4.4 / 5.9K+ reviews
Commercial clarity 88
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Decision facts
Programs4Connected program row
FeesMonthly evaluation; verify current checkoutCheckout-sensitive field
PayoutAfter five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly90% on Qualified
AvailabilityNot listed as restrictedUnited States
EvidenceOfficial termsOfficial source connected
Max ScaleProgram-specific allocationAllocation: 3–5 Qualified accounts, by program
Editorial: No paid placement.
Evidence coverage 6 source checks
Mapped

Entity and program map

Standard, Advanced and Zero evaluations; Direct Qualified account / Futures.

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Rule source

Daily loss: No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause. Max loss: $2,000 EOD trailing.

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Payout source

After five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly

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Fee source

Monthly evaluation; verify current checkout

Not listed as restricted

Country availability

United States is not listed as restricted in the published firm policy currently tracked by TSB. This is not checkout confirmation; verify KYC, payment, and platform access before paying.

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Commercial status

No paid placement.

Programs

Alpha Futures programs at a glance

These are four distinct $50K paths, not interchangeable rules for every account size. Standard, Advanced and Zero are evaluations; Direct starts as a Qualified account. Check the exact program and current checkout before paying.

Futures program

Standard Evaluation $50K

Official source
Evaluation
1 evaluation
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
Loss limits
Daily No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause / Max $2,000 EOD trailing
Price
Monthly evaluation; verify current checkout
Payout path
90% on QualifiedAfter five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly

50% best-day test in evaluation; 40% consistency, a daily guard and scaling after qualification.

Futures program

Advanced Evaluation $50K

Official source
Evaluation
1 evaluation
Profit target
$4,000 (8%)
Loss limits
Daily No daily guard in evaluation or Qualified stage / Max $1,750 EOD trailing
Price
Monthly evaluation; verify current checkout
Payout path
90% on QualifiedAfter five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly

40% best-day test in evaluation; no Qualified consistency rule, daily guard or scaling plan.

Futures program

Zero Evaluation $50K

Official source
Evaluation
1 evaluation; no best-day pass test
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
Loss limits
Daily $1,000 session guard; maximum-loss breach is separate / Max $2,000 EOD trailing
Price
Monthly evaluation; no activation fee; verify checkout
Payout path
90% on QualifiedAfter five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly

One-day evaluation pass is possible; Qualified payouts have a 40% consistency rule and winning-day test.

Futures program

Direct Qualified $50K

Official source
Evaluation
No evaluation
Profit target
$3,000 first-withdrawal profit target
Loss limits
Daily $1,000 session guard / Max $2,000 EOD trailing
Price
One-time fee; verify current checkout
Payout path
90% on QualifiedFirst request after $3,000 profit target and 20% consistency

Skipping evaluation does not skip the first-withdrawal profit target, 20% consistency or maximum-loss floor.

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Fees & Payouts

Alpha Futures fees and payout dossier

This section is deliberately conservative. Fee, reset, refund, payout, and KYC claims can change at checkout, so the live firm page remains the final source before paying.

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Evaluation / challenge fee Live checkout terms can change. Check exact account size and add-ons before paying.
Monthly evaluation; verify current checkout Price watch
Reset or subscription cost Reset fees, activation fees, data fees, and monthly subscriptions should be checked on the official checkout page.
Reset terms Check checkout
Refund policy Refund terms can depend on passing, payout, account status, KYC, and payment method.
Refund terms Check checkout
Platform and data fees A cheap challenge can become expensive if data, platform, commissions, or spreads are not modeled.
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Profit split Compare headline split against payout caps, funded-stage rules, and withdrawal restrictions.
90% on Qualified Official source
Payout timing First payout, recurring payout cadence, minimum trading days, and KYC can matter more than headline split.
After five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly Official source
Withdrawal friction Withdrawal rules can include consistency, scaling, buffer, minimum days, and forbidden-strategy checks.
50% best-day test in evaluation; 40% consistency, a daily guard and scaling after qualification. Risk note
Payment methods and KYC Payment methods and KYC availability can vary by country and can change without warning.
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Availability

Alpha Futures country availability monitor

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Evidence

Source coverage and connected programs

See what is already mapped for Alpha Futures and which program row supplies the rules shown on this page.

Review coverage

8 decision checks

High source coverage
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Covered in this profile

Information already connected to TSB data.

Firm overview

Standard, Advanced and Zero evaluations; Direct Qualified account for Futures.

Trading instruments

Futures

Platforms

AlphaTrader, TradingView, WealthCharts, Deepchart, Quantower

Challenge/account types

Standard Evaluation - $50K. Max scale: Program-specific allocation.

Rules and drawdown

Daily loss: No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause. Max loss: $2,000 EOD trailing.

Payout policy

After five $200+ winning days; up to four requests monthly

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Leverage and commissions

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Connected programs

4 source-backed rows

Standard Evaluation $50K
Steps
1 evaluation
Target
$3,000 (6%)
Daily loss
No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause
Max loss
$2,000 EOD trailing
Split
90% on Qualified

50% best-day test in evaluation; 40% consistency, a daily guard and scaling after qualification.

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Advanced Evaluation $50K
Steps
1 evaluation
Target
$4,000 (8%)
Daily loss
No daily guard in evaluation or Qualified stage
Max loss
$1,750 EOD trailing
Split
90% on Qualified

40% best-day test in evaluation; no Qualified consistency rule, daily guard or scaling plan.

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Zero Evaluation $50K
Steps
1 evaluation; no best-day pass test
Target
$3,000 (6%)
Daily loss
$1,000 session guard; maximum-loss breach is separate
Max loss
$2,000 EOD trailing
Split
90% on Qualified

One-day evaluation pass is possible; Qualified payouts have a 40% consistency rule and winning-day test.

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Direct Qualified $50K
Steps
No evaluation
Target
$3,000 first-withdrawal profit target
Daily loss
$1,000 session guard
Max loss
$2,000 EOD trailing
Split
90% on Qualified

Skipping evaluation does not skip the first-withdrawal profit target, 20% consistency or maximum-loss floor.

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External reputation signals

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Source coverage 2 checked sources

Trustpilot · 4.4 / 5.9K+ reviews

Prop Firm Match · 4.5 / 60 reviews

Primary signal · Trustpilot 4.4 / 5.9K+ reviews

Trustpilot. Brand-wide signal. External reviews are not part of paid rank.

Scope & ranking Brand-wide reputation

Eligible external rating. Paid placement never changes this signal.

Before checkout

The checks that can change the decision

Use this short sequence before paying for Alpha Futures. Each check points to a term that can change the real cost or the chance of a payout.

  1. 01

    Confirm the current challenge price, reset fee, and refund terms on the official checkout page.

  2. 02

    Check daily loss, maximum loss, trailing drawdown, consistency, news, weekend, and prohibited-strategy rules.

  3. 03

    Check payout timing, minimum trading days, KYC requirements, payout methods, and profit split by account type.

  4. 04

    Check platform availability, market access, commissions, spreads, data fees, and any regional restrictions.

  5. 05

    Run the account size through the TSB prop firm calculator before choosing the largest allocation.

Rule Guides

Rules to understand before choosing Alpha Futures

These decision guides connect Alpha Futures back to the wider prop-firm ecosystem, so a trader can compare the rule itself instead of reading this profile in isolation.

TSB take

Who Alpha Futures fits — and who should pause

High source coverage. The decision still depends on platform access, rule pressure, and the live checkout terms.

Good fit when

Futures traders choosing among Standard, Advanced, Zero and Direct by the rules they must survive before and after qualification.

  • Covers Futures traders in the TSB prop firm directory.
  • Has at least one connected challenge row for side-by-side rule comparison.
  • Has an external reputation source separated from paid placement.
Pause when

The evaluation and Qualified stages differ. Compare the daily guard, consistency condition and first-withdrawal test for the exact program, not the firm name alone.

  • The evaluation and Qualified stages differ. Compare the daily guard, consistency condition and first-withdrawal test for the exact program, not the firm name alone.
  • Rules can still change, so checkout terms should be verified before paying.
Before payingCompare the exact program rules, fees, and payout terms before choosing.
Run the numbers

Alpha Futures FAQ

Answers about programs, rules, payouts, and availability. Confirm the exact terms on the official program page before paying.

Is Alpha Futures a good prop firm?

Alpha Futures can be a fit for some traders, but TSB scores it by rule clarity, rule pressure, coverage depth, external trust, and commercial transparency. Use this profile as the decision page, then compare rules side-by-side before paying for a challenge.

What markets does Alpha Futures support?

Alpha Futures is currently listed in the TSB prop firm directory for Futures. Platform and instrument availability should be checked against the official firm page before checkout.

What are the main rules to check before buying Alpha Futures?

Daily loss: No evaluation daily guard; $1,000 Qualified session pause. Max loss: $2,000 EOD trailing. Traders should also check payout timing, consistency rules, news/weekend restrictions, platform costs, and restricted countries.

Which countries are restricted for Alpha Futures?

Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, China, Nigeria, Turkey, Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus are currently flagged as unavailable for Alpha Futures. Restrictions can change, so the official firm checkout and terms should still be verified before paying.

Is Alpha Futures available in United States?

Not listed as restricted. United States is not listed as restricted in the published firm policy currently tracked by TSB. This is not checkout confirmation; verify KYC, payment, and platform access before paying. TSB treats country availability as a warning layer, not a guarantee.

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