Alpha Futures Evaluation Profit Targets: Every Account Size Breakdown

The profit targets at Alpha Futures depend entirely on which path you choose—Standard or Advanced. I've run both account types, and honestly? The numbers are straightforward compared to some firms that bury their targets in confusing tiered systems. Standard accounts need 6% profit to pass. Advanced accounts need 8%. That's it. No Phase 1, Phase 2 nonsense. One evaluation, one target, done.

Learned the hard way: I've traded Alpha Futures accounts across Standard, Advanced, and Zero plans—evaluation through funded. The rule breakdowns here come from real funded trading experience, including the Daily Loss Guard locks, EOD trailing drawdown mechanics, and consistency rule math that catches most traders off guard.

The biggest trap at Alpha Futures is how rules interact—DLG locking you out before you hit max drawdown, consistency percentages changing between Standard and Advanced, and news buffer windows stacking with DLG. I broke down every rule with real examples and compliance strategies in my complete Alpha Futures rules guide. For the absolute latest, check Alpha Futures' website.

How Alpha Futures Profit Targets Actually Work

Here's the thing about Alpha Futures that surprised me when I first tested them: the profit target stays proportional across all account sizes. A lot of firms tighten the math on bigger accounts, making 100K and 150K evaluations proportionally harder. Not here.

The Standard path requires 6% across the board. Your 50K account needs $3,000 profit. Your 100K needs $6,000. Your 150K needs $9,000. Same percentage, scaled proportionally. Simple.

The Advanced path bumps that to 8%. So your 50K needs $4,000, 100K needs $8,000, and 150K needs $12,000. Higher bar, but you're trading for different benefits once qualified.

Why does this matter? Because I've seen traders pick 150K accounts thinking "bigger is better" without realizing some firms make those accounts significantly harder to pass. Alpha Futures doesn't play that game. The percentage stays consistent. Pick your account size based on how you actually trade, not because you're afraid of steeper targets on larger accounts.

Standard Account Profit Targets

The Standard path is where most traders should start. Lower monthly fees, reasonable targets, and a clear progression once you're funded.

What $3,000 Looks Like on a 50K Account

Let me break this down practically. On a 50K Standard account, you're working toward $3,000 in profits. Trading ES (E-mini S&P 500), that's roughly 60 points with one contract. Or 30 points with 2 contracts. Or 12 points with 5 contracts at max size.

The math changes everything depending on your style. Scalpers taking 2-4 points per trade need many more winning trades than someone holding for 10-15 point moves. Neither approach is wrong—but understand how your typical trade size relates to the target before you start.

I passed my first Alpha Futures 50K eval in 9 trading days. Wasn't rushing it. Averaged about $330-$350 per day in net profits, which felt sustainable without forcing trades. Could I have pushed harder and finished faster? Probably. But consistency rule violations are real, and I'd rather take an extra week than blow the whole thing chasing one big day.

The 100K and 150K Targets

Scaling up to 100K doubles your target to $6,000, but you also get double the contract limits during evaluation—10 minis instead of 5. Same proportional math applies.

The 150K target of $9,000 sounds intimidating until you remember you've got 15 contracts to work with. If your strategy genuinely uses that size, the target becomes achievable at roughly the same pace as smaller accounts. If you're only ever trading 2-3 contracts anyway? Don't buy the 150K just because it sounds impressive. You're paying $239/month for contract limits you won't use.

Advanced Account Profit Targets

The Advanced path costs more monthly but unlocks significant benefits post-qualification. Higher profit target during eval, but no scaling plan and no consistency rule once funded.

Is the Extra 2% Worth It?

This is where I see traders get confused. "Why would I pay more for a harder target?" Valid question.

The Advanced path makes sense if you're already consistently profitable and want to skip the restrictions on qualified accounts. You get 90% profit split immediately instead of starting at 70%. No scaling plan—full contract access from day one. No consistency rule post-qualification. Weekly payout eligibility instead of bi-weekly.

The extra $1,000 target on a 50K account ($4,000 vs $3,000) isn't dramatically harder if you're a solid trader. But paying $139/month instead of $79 adds up if you're still developing your edge. Be honest about where you're at.

Target Achievement Strategies

Don't Chase the Target in Week One

I've failed evaluations by trying to hit target too fast. The pressure of "almost there" leads to oversized positions and revenge trading when setups don't work. Alpha Futures has no minimum trading days during evaluation—technically you could pass in one day. But should you?

My approach: aim for 10-15% of the profit target per trading day. On a 50K Standard, that's $300-$450 daily. This pace gets you funded in 7-10 trading days while leaving room for losing days without panic.

Account for the Consistency Rule

Here's what trips people up. The 50% consistency rule during evaluation means no single day can exceed 50% of your total profits. Nail a $1,800 day on your 50K account? Great. But now you need at least $1,800 more in combined profits from other days before you can withdraw.

This caught me once. Had an incredible day early in the eval—made $1,600 in one session. Felt amazing until I realized I'd created a consistency problem. Every subsequent day needed to chip away at making that $1,600 represent less than half my total. Took longer than expected to satisfy the math.

The fix? Don't go huge early. Build profits steadily. If you're at $2,000 total and your best day is $800, you're well under the 50% threshold. Manageable.

Drawdown Awareness While Targeting Profits

Your profit target doesn't exist in isolation—it's dancing with your 4% maximum drawdown. On a 50K Standard, that's $2,000 of room before breach. You need $3,000 profit while never losing more than $2,000 from your end-of-day high.

This creates an interesting dynamic. Early in the eval, you have exactly $2,000 cushion. Make $500 your first day, and now your drawdown limit trails up to $48,500 (calculated from your new $50,500 balance). Lose $600 the next day? You're at $49,900 but your MLL stays at $48,500.

Smart traders front-load buffer building. Get $1,500-$2,000 in profits before trading more aggressively. Once your MLL locks at the starting balance (happens at 4% profit), you've essentially secured unlimited drawdown room relative to your starting point.

Realistic Timeframes

Most traders I know pass Alpha Futures evaluations in 2-4 weeks. Could go faster, but rushing increases failure risk. Could go slower if you're being ultra-conservative or only trading specific setups.

The monthly subscription model means there's no time limit pressure—your account rebills and resets if you fail, but you're not racing a 30-day clock. I actually like this approach. Trade your plan, not the calendar.

What typically causes extended timeframes: getting close to target, having a bad day, then spending a week recovering. Better to build steady than spike and crash.

Zero Accounts: Different Target Structure

Alpha Futures also offers Zero accounts with no activation fee—but the profit targets and payout caps differ. The 50K Zero still requires 6% ($3,000), but payout caps are lower ($1,500 maximum per withdrawal). These are designed for traders who want to test the waters without the $149 activation commitment.

If you're confident in your trading, the Standard or Advanced paths provide better long-term economics. Zero accounts work as a low-commitment entry point, but the restricted payouts limit their scaling potential.

My Verdict on Alpha Futures Profit Targets

The targets are fair. 6% for Standard, 8% for Advanced, consistent across all account sizes. No tricks, no fine print that makes bigger accounts proportionally harder.

What I appreciate: the EOD drawdown calculation instead of intraday equity trailing. This gives breathing room during sessions. The lack of minimum trading days means you're not padding your calendar with forced trades.

What to watch: consistency rule math during evaluation (50% max single day), and understanding that your drawdown limit trails up with profits. Build a buffer early, distribute wins across multiple days, and the target becomes achievable without heroics.

The profit targets aren't the hard part at Alpha Futures. Managing the interplay between targets, drawdowns, and consistency—that's where discipline actually matters.