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

The Alpha Futures Zero 100K is a one-step futures trading evaluation designed for traders who want a straightforward route to a Qualified account without going through multiple evaluation phases.

The Zero 100K starts with a nominal account balance of $100,000. To complete the evaluation, traders need to reach the required profit target while keeping the account above its trailing Maximum Loss Limit.

There is no time limit and no minimum number of trading days, giving traders the flexibility to take their time and focus on their trading strategy.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K: Key Specifications

Account Size: $100,000 Account Type: Evaluation Evaluation: One Step Profit Target: $5,000 Profit Target %: 5% Maximum Loss Limit: $3,000 Drawdown Type: EOD trailing Daily Loss Limit: None Time Limit: Unlimited Consistency Rule: 20% Maximum Position: 8 minis / 80 micros Scaling Rule: None Profit Split: 90% Activation Fee: $0 Minimum Trading Days: None News Trading: Subject to Alpha Futures rules Overnight Holding: Subject to program rules Weekend Holding: Subject to program rules

The Zero 100K is built around a $5,000 profit target and a $3,000 Maximum Loss Limit.

How the Alpha Futures Zero 100K Evaluation Works

The Zero 100K starts with a nominal balance of:

$100,000

To complete the evaluation, the trader needs to generate:

$5,000 in profit

That represents a:

5% Profit Target

For example, if the account starts at $100,000 and reaches:

$105,000

the required profit target has been reached.

The account must remain compliant with the Maximum Loss Limit and other applicable rules while reaching the target.

No Time Limit

The Zero 100K has:

No Maximum Time Limit

Traders are not required to reach the $5,000 target within a specific number of days.

There is also:

No Minimum Trading-Day Requirement

If a trader reaches the required profit target while respecting the account rules, they do not need to trade for a predetermined number of days simply to complete the evaluation.

This gives traders more flexibility to trade according to their normal strategy rather than forcing setups to meet a deadline.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Maximum Loss Limit

The Zero 100K has a:

$3,000 Maximum Loss Limit

The Zero account uses an end-of-day trailing Maximum Loss Limit.

At the beginning:

Starting balance: $100,000

Maximum Loss Limit: $3,000

This creates an initial drawdown floor of:

$97,000

The MLL then trails upward based on the account's end-of-day balance high.

This means the MLL changes as the account becomes more profitable.

Zero 100K Trailing Drawdown Example

Suppose the account starts at:

Balance: $100,000

Initial MLL floor: $97,000

The trader has a profitable day and finishes at:

$101,000

The new end-of-day high causes the MLL to move upward.

If the trader later falls back to $100,500, the MLL does not simply move back down with the account.

The trailing floor is based on the previously established high.

As the account continues to make new end-of-day highs, the MLL continues moving upward until it reaches the original starting balance.

Once the MLL reaches:

$100,000

the trailing drawdown stops moving.

This is why protecting accumulated profits becomes increasingly important as the account grows.

What Happens If You Hit the MLL?

The Maximum Loss Limit is the main hard-breach level.

If the account reaches the MLL, the Zero 100K evaluation is breached.

The initial drawdown allowance is:

$3,000

However, the available cushion can change as the MLL trails upward.

For example, a trader should not assume that they will always have a full $3,000 of room below their current account balance.

The current MLL shown on the trading platform is the level that matters.

Zero 100K Daily Loss Limit

The Zero 100K does not have a separate Daily Loss Limit.

Therefore:

Daily Loss Limit: None

Maximum Loss Limit: $3,000

This gives traders more flexibility in how they manage individual trading days, but it does not remove the overall drawdown restriction.

A large losing session can still put the account close to its MLL.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Maximum Position Size

The Zero 100K allows a maximum position size of:

8 Minis or 80 Micros

This means traders can trade up to:

8 standard futures contracts

80 micro contracts

depending on the futures instrument.

There is no gradual scaling process required to unlock the full position size.

However, traders do not need to use the maximum position size.

For example, a trader using MNQ may choose to trade significantly fewer than 80 micros depending on their strategy and risk tolerance.

The maximum position is simply the largest position permitted by the account rules.

Zero 100K Scaling Rules

The Zero 100K does not use a traditional scaling plan.

The maximum position size is available according to the account's rules from the beginning.

The trader does not need to reach a certain profit level before unlocking additional contracts.

This makes the account structure relatively straightforward.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Profit Target

The Zero 100K evaluation profit target is:

$5,000

Starting balance:

$100,000

Target balance:

$105,000

Once the account reaches $105,000 while remaining compliant with the applicable rules, the trader has reached the evaluation profit target.

There is no requirement to reach this amount within a fixed time period.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Consistency Rule

The Zero 100K uses a:

20% Consistency Rule

The consistency rule is designed to prevent the evaluation's profit from being concentrated too heavily in a single winning day.

The basic calculation is:

Largest Winning Day ÷ Total Profit = Consistency Percentage

For example, suppose the trader has generated:

Total profit: $6,000

and their largest winning day was:

$1,000

The calculation would be:

$1,000 ÷ $6,000 = 16.67%

That is below the 20% threshold.

If the largest winning day was:

$1,500

then:

$1,500 ÷ $6,000 = 25%

The trader would need to generate additional profit to bring the percentage below the required level.

The consistency requirement is separate from the MLL. A trader can remain above the MLL while still needing additional profit to satisfy the consistency requirement.

Passing the Zero 100K Evaluation

To complete the evaluation, the trader needs to reach:

$5,000 in profit

while remaining within the account's risk parameters.

For example:

Starting Balance: $100,000

Profit Target: $5,000

Target Balance: $105,000

If the trader reaches $105,000 while remaining compliant with the MLL and consistency requirement, the evaluation has achieved its required profit target.

The account can then move to the applicable Qualified account stage.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Qualified Account

After successfully completing the Zero 100K evaluation, the trader moves into the applicable Qualified account stage.

The Qualified account has its own rules covering areas such as:

Maximum Loss Limit
Withdrawals
Profit split
Consistency
Position limits
Trading restrictions

The evaluation rules should not automatically be assumed to be identical to the Qualified account rules.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Profit Split

The Zero program uses a:

90/10 Profit Split

The trader receives:

90% of eligible profits

Alpha Futures retains the remaining 10%.

For example, if a trader has an approved $2,000 payout:

Trader's share: $1,800

Alpha Futures' share: $200

The actual payout remains subject to the applicable Qualified account withdrawal requirements.

Alpha Futures Zero 100K Payouts

Once the trader reaches the applicable Qualified account withdrawal requirements, they can request a payout.

Withdrawal eligibility can depend on factors including:

Required profit
Consistency
Account balance
Withdrawal limits
Current payout-cycle requirements

Because Qualified account rules can change, traders should check the current payout requirements associated with their account before requesting a withdrawal.

News Trading

News trading is subject to Alpha Futures' current rules.

Traders should pay particular attention to major economic releases because specific events may have restrictions.

This is especially relevant for futures traders trading instruments such as:

Before trading through a major economic release, traders should verify whether that event falls under Alpha Futures' restricted-news rules.

Overnight and Weekend Trading

The Zero 100K follows Alpha Futures' current trading-session requirements.

Whether positions can be held through particular market closures depends on the current account rules and the relevant futures contract.

Traders should therefore verify the current Zero 100K rules before holding positions overnight or through a weekend.

Zero 100K Example

Let's look at a simple example.

A trader starts with:

$100,000

They gradually build the account.

After several trading sessions:

Profit: +$1,200

Account:

$101,200

They continue:

Profit: +$1,600

Account:

$102,800

Then they generate:

Profit: +$2,200

Account:

$105,000

The trader has now generated:

$5,000 in total profit

If the account has remained above the applicable MLL and satisfies the consistency and other evaluation requirements, the trader has reached the evaluation profit target.

Zero 100K Account Rules at a Glance

Account Size: $100,000

Evaluation Type: One Step

Profit Target: $5,000

Profit Target: 5%

Maximum Loss Limit: $3,000

Initial MLL Floor: $97,000

MLL Type: EOD trailing

Daily Loss Limit: None

Time Limit: Unlimited

Minimum Trading Days: None

Consistency: 20%

Maximum Position: 8 minis / 80 micros

Scaling: None

Profit Split: 90%

Activation Fee: $0

News Trading: Subject to current Alpha Futures restrictions

Overnight Trading: Subject to current program rules

Weekend Trading: Subject to current program rules

Final Thoughts on the Alpha Futures Zero 100K

The Alpha Futures Zero 100K is a one-step futures evaluation built around a simple objective: reach the required profit target without breaching the trailing drawdown.

The trader needs to generate:

$5,000 Profit

while protecting the:

$3,000 Maximum Loss Limit

The key numbers to remember are:

$100,000 Account Size

This is the nominal starting balance.

$5,000 Profit Target

The trader needs to generate 5% profit to complete the evaluation.

$3,000 Maximum Loss Limit

The MLL uses an end-of-day trailing system and moves upward as the account establishes higher end-of-day balance highs.

No Daily Loss Limit

There is no separate daily loss threshold, although the overall MLL still applies.

8 Minis / 80 Micros

This is the maximum position size for the Zero 100K.

20% Consistency

The trader needs to keep profitable-day concentration within the applicable consistency requirement.

90% Profit Split

The trader receives 90% of eligible profits under the applicable Qualified account payout structure.

The most important thing to understand is that the $100,000 account size is a nominal balance, not $100,000 of available risk. The account's actual risk boundary is the $3,000 Maximum Loss Limit.

For traders using instruments such as NQ or MNQ, this becomes particularly important. With up to 8 minis or 80 micros available, position size can have a major impact on how quickly an account moves toward its MLL. A controlled position size and clearly defined risk per trade are therefore central to managing the Zero 100K.

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