Alpha Futures 100K Standard: Complete Evaluation & Funded Account Rules

Alpha Futures 100K Standard: Complete Evaluation & Funded Account Rules

The Alpha Futures 100K Standard is a futures trading evaluation designed for traders who want access to a $100,000 simulated trading account and a clear path toward becoming funded.

The Standard plan focuses on reaching the required profit target while keeping the account above its maximum loss limit. With no fixed evaluation deadline, traders can take a more controlled approach and focus on executing their strategy rather than rushing to complete the challenge.

Key Specifications

• Account Size: $100,000
• Plan: Standard
• Evaluation: One-step
• Profit Target: $6,000
• Maximum Loss Limit: $3,000
• Drawdown: Trailing
• Daily Loss Limit: None
• Time Limit: Unlimited
• Minimum Trading Days: None
• Consistency Rule: 20%
• Maximum Position Size: 8 Minis / 80 Micros
• Scaling: No scaling during the evaluation
• Profit Split: Up to 90%
• Activation Fee: Depends on the current account offer

How the 100K Standard Evaluation Works

The Alpha Futures 100K Standard evaluation provides traders with a $100,000 account balance for trading futures.

The primary objective is to generate the required profit while staying within the account's drawdown rules.

Once the profit target is reached and the trader has satisfied the other requirements, the account can progress to the funded stage according to the current Alpha Futures program rules.

No Time Limit

The 100K Standard evaluation does not require traders to reach the profit target within a fixed number of calendar days.

This gives traders more flexibility to wait for high-quality setups rather than taking unnecessary trades simply to meet a deadline.

There is also no minimum number of trading days required to complete the evaluation.

Maximum Loss Limit

The Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) is one of the most important risk rules on the 100K Standard account.

The maximum loss limit is $3,000.

The account must remain above the applicable trailing drawdown threshold. As the account reaches new equity highs, the drawdown level can move higher according to the account's trailing drawdown calculation.

Because the available drawdown is relatively small compared with the $100,000 nominal account size, traders should focus on the actual drawdown amount rather than treating the full $100,000 as freely available risk capital.

What Happens When You Hit the Maximum Loss Limit?

If the account reaches or falls below the maximum loss limit, the account can be breached.

A breached evaluation cannot continue trading normally, so protecting the drawdown is essential.

Rather than focusing only on the $100,000 account balance, traders should calculate every position's risk based on the $3,000 maximum loss limit.

Daily Loss Limit

The 100K Standard account does not have a separate daily loss limit under the standard account structure.

However, the absence of a daily loss limit does not remove the account's overall drawdown restriction.

A few large losing trades can still bring the account close to its maximum loss limit, so maintaining a personal daily risk limit can be useful even when the firm does not impose one.

Maximum Position Size

The maximum position size for the 100K Standard account is:

• 8 Mini contracts
• 80 Micro contracts

This provides flexibility for traders using different futures instruments and position-sizing methods.

For traders who primarily trade Nasdaq futures, Micro contracts such as MNQ can also be used to fine-tune risk and position size.

Scaling Rules

The 100K Standard evaluation does not use a traditional scaling system during the evaluation.

The maximum position size remains governed by the account's position limits rather than increasing automatically as the account generates more profit.

Traders should remain within the permitted contract size even after building a substantial profit.

Profit Target

The profit target for the 100K Standard account is $6,000.

Starting with a $100,000 account balance, the trader needs to generate the required profit while remaining compliant with the drawdown and consistency rules.

For example:

• Starting balance: $100,000
• Required profit: $6,000
• Target balance: $106,000

Reaching $106,000 does not necessarily mean the evaluation is immediately complete. The trader must also satisfy the other applicable account requirements.

Consistency Rule

The 100K Standard account uses a 20% consistency rule.

This rule is designed to ensure that profits are not concentrated heavily in one trading day.

Instead of attempting to make the entire $6,000 target through one oversized trade or session, traders should aim for a more balanced progression.

If one trading day contributes too large a portion of the total profit, additional trading may be necessary before the consistency requirement is satisfied.

Passing the Evaluation

To complete the 100K Standard evaluation, traders generally need to:

1. Reach the $6,000 profit target
2. Stay above the applicable maximum loss limit
3. Follow the maximum position-size restrictions
4. Satisfy the 20% consistency requirement
5. Follow Alpha Futures' trading rules and restrictions

Once these requirements are met, the account can progress according to the current Alpha Futures funded-account process.

Profit Split

Alpha Futures offers traders a profit split of up to 90%, subject to the applicable funded-account payout rules.

This allows traders to retain the majority of eligible trading profits once they qualify for withdrawals.

The exact payout conditions can depend on the specific account type and the rules in effect when the account is traded.

Payout Rules

After reaching the funded stage, traders can request withdrawals once they meet the applicable payout requirements.

Depending on the account, these requirements may include:

• Minimum profit requirements
• Minimum withdrawal amounts
• Maximum withdrawal amounts
• Required trading or winning days, if applicable
• Maintaining the required account buffer
• Payout frequency
• Account-specific withdrawal conditions

The current payout rules should always be checked before requesting a withdrawal.

Payout Example

Suppose a trader grows the 100K account from $100,000 to $108,000.

That represents:

$8,000 in profit

At a 90% profit split, the trader's share would be:

$7,200

The actual amount available to withdraw can still be affected by the account's specific payout limits and requirements.

News Trading

News trading is subject to Alpha Futures' current rules.

Major economic events that traders should pay attention to include:

• CPI
• FOMC announcements
• Nonfarm Payrolls
• Interest-rate decisions
• PCE inflation data
• Other high-impact economic releases

Before holding or entering positions around major news releases, traders should verify the current Alpha Futures rules to ensure the strategy is permitted.

Overnight and Weekend Trading

Overnight and weekend trading are subject to the rules of the Alpha Futures account.

Futures markets have daily maintenance periods and specific market closures, so traders should understand the requirements for holding positions outside regular trading hours.

Always check the current account rules before leaving a position open through a market closure or weekend.

Account Limits

The number of accounts a trader can purchase, operate, or combine may be limited by Alpha Futures' current policies.

Traders planning to operate multiple 100K accounts should check the latest account-limit rules before purchasing additional evaluations.

Account Rules at a Glance

The Alpha Futures 100K Standard can be summarized as follows:

• $100,000 account size
• $6,000 profit target
• $3,000 maximum loss limit
• Trailing drawdown
• No daily loss limit
• Unlimited evaluation time
• No minimum trading days
• 20% consistency requirement
• Maximum 8 Minis or 80 Micros
• No evaluation scaling
• Up to 90% profit split
• News trading subject to Alpha Futures rules
• Overnight and weekend trading subject to account rules

Final Thoughts

The Alpha Futures 100K Standard gives traders a $100,000 nominal account size with a defined $6,000 profit target and $3,000 maximum loss limit.

The unlimited evaluation period gives traders room to trade selectively, while the 20% consistency requirement encourages a more controlled approach to reaching the target.

The most important point to understand is that the $100,000 figure represents the account size, not the amount a trader can afford to lose. The actual risk boundary is determined by the $3,000 maximum loss limit and the account's trailing drawdown rules.

As with any prop-firm account, traders should review the current Alpha Futures terms before purchasing or trading the account because rules, fees, and payout conditions can change.