Alpha Futures Reset vs. New Account: The "Cheaper" Math Guide

You breached your Alpha Futures account. Now what—reset for $59 or wait for rebill? Or cancel and start fresh with a new subscription?

The "obvious" answer isn't always correct. I've done this math across multiple accounts and made expensive mistakes assuming I knew the cheaper option. Here's the actual breakdown.

Tested firsthand: I've traded multiple Alpha Futures accounts—passed evaluations on Standard and Advanced plans, dealt with the DLG and consistency rule interactions, and withdrawn real money through their payout system. What you're reading comes from live funded trading, not from reading their marketing page.

For the complete breakdown of every Alpha Futures account type—including how Standard, Advanced, and Zero plans differ in drawdown rules, profit splits, pricing, and which account size actually makes sense for your trading style—read my full Alpha Futures accounts overview. It covers all three plans from 25K to 150K with real cost analysis. For the absolute latest, check Alpha Futures' website.

The Three Options After Breaching

When you breach an Alpha Futures evaluation, you have three choices:

Option 1: Paid ResetPay a reset fee immediately. Account resets to starting balance. Continue trading today.

Option 2: Wait for RebillDo nothing. On your next billing date, the account automatically resets. No additional fee beyond your normal subscription.

Option 3: Cancel and Buy NewCancel current subscription. Purchase a fresh evaluation. Sometimes cheaper if you're switching account types anyway.

Each has different costs depending on timing, account type, and what you're trying to accomplish.

Reset Fees by Account Type

Key observation: Standard accounts have a flat $59 reset regardless of size. Advanced and Zero resets equal one month's subscription. This creates very different cost dynamics.

The Rebill Reset: Your Free Option

Every Alpha Futures subscription automatically resets on rebill if you've breached. You pay your normal monthly fee—no additional reset cost.

What happens on rebill:

• Account balance resets to starting value
• Drawdown limits reset
• Consistency rule resets (important!)
• Any profit you'd accumulated is lost
• You get a fresh 30-day cycle

What carries over:

• Your login credentials
• Platform connections
• Account history (for your reference)

The rebill reset is essentially a "free" reset bundled into your subscription renewal. The question is whether waiting makes sense.

The Core Math: Reset Fee vs. Waiting

Standard Account Example

Account: Standard 50K ($79/month, $59 reset)

Scenario: Breach on Day 5

Option A – Paid Reset:

• Pay $59 now
• Resume trading immediately
• 25 days remaining in billing cycle
• Total cost this cycle: $79 + $59 = $138

Option B – Wait for Rebill:

• Wait 25 days
• Pay $79 on rebill (normal subscription)
• Fresh account, new 30-day cycle
• Total cost: $79 (already paid) + $79 (rebill) = $158

Wait, Option A looks cheaper by $20.

But here's the hidden variable: time value.

If you breach on Day 5 and reset immediately, you have 25 days to pass. If you wait, you get a full 30 days after rebill.

Real question: Is $59 worth 25 extra trading days?

For most traders actively working toward passing, yes. For someone who was going to take a break anyway, no—just wait.

The Breakeven Point

For Standard accounts, the math changes based on when you breach:

Breach early (Days 1-10): Reset usually makes sense. You're paying $59 for 20-29 extra trading days.

Breach mid-month (Days 11-20): Borderline. $59 for 10-19 extra days. Depends on your urgency.

Breach late (Days 21+): Wait for rebill. Paying $59 for less than 10 days rarely makes sense.

Advanced Account Reality Check

Account: Advanced 50K ($139/month, $139 reset)

The math is completely different because reset fee equals monthly subscription.

Scenario: Breach on Day 10

Option A – Paid Reset:

• Pay $139 now
• 20 days remaining
• Total cost: $139 + $139 = $278

Option B – Wait for Rebill:

• Wait 20 days
• Pay $139 on rebill
• Full 30 days
• Total cost: $139 + $139 = $278

Same total cost, but Option B gives you 10 more trading days.

For Advanced accounts, paid resets almost never make mathematical sense. You're paying the same amount for fewer days. The only reason to reset is if you absolutely cannot wait—which is an emotional decision, not a financial one.

When Paid Resets Make Sense

Scenario 1: Standard Account, Early Breach, Active Trader

You breach a Standard 50K on Day 3. You trade every day and want to maximize attempts this month.

• Reset fee: $59
• Days gained: 27 extra trading days
• Cost per extra day: $2.19

Worth it. Pay the reset.

Scenario 2: Running Multiple Accounts

You have 3 Standard accounts. One breaches on Day 7. You want all three active simultaneously to maximize your chances.

Waiting means one account sits dead for 23 days while the others are active. The $59 reset keeps your multi-account strategy running.

Scenario 3: You Were Close to Passing

You had $2,500 profit on a $3,000 target and breached on a bad trade. Starting over immediately while the strategy is working makes sense. Waiting 20 days means market conditions might change.

When Waiting for Rebill Makes Sense

Scenario 1: Late-Month Breach

You breach on Day 24. Rebill is in 6 days. Paying $59 (Standard) or $139+ (Advanced) for 6 trading days is poor value. Just wait.

Scenario 2: Advanced or Zero Accounts

Reset fee equals monthly subscription. Waiting always gives you more days for the same money. Unless you literally cannot wait, let rebill handle it.

Scenario 3: You Need a Break Anyway

If the breach came from emotional trading, tilt, or strategy problems, maybe you shouldn't immediately reset. Use the waiting period to review, adjust, and come back fresh.

Scenario 4: Budget Constraints

$59 might not sound like much, but if you've already breached twice this month, you're now at $79 + $59 + $59 = $197 for a $50K Standard. That's more than twice the base subscription. Waiting for rebill preserves capital.

The "Cancel and Buy New" Option

Sometimes neither reset nor rebill is optimal. Starting completely fresh might be better.

When to Cancel and Buy New

Switching account sizes:You're on a 100K Standard ($159/month) but realize 50K ($79/month) fits your strategy better. Cancel, buy 50K, save $80/month going forward.

Switching account types:You're on Standard but want Advanced's 90% profit split and no funded consistency rule. Cancel Standard, buy Advanced.

Promotional timing:Alpha runs a discount. Your current subscription doesn't qualify, but new purchases do. Cancel, buy new at discount.

The Math Example

Current: Standard 100K, $159/month, just breached on Day 15

Option A – Reset: $59 now + $159 rebill = $218 for next 45 days

Option B – Wait: $159 rebill = $159 for next 30 days

Option C – Cancel, buy 50K: Cancel (no refund for remaining 15 days), buy $79 = $79 for next 30 days

If you've decided 50K is actually sufficient, Option C costs $79 versus $159-$218. The "wasted" 15 days on your 100K are a sunk cost—don't let them trap you in a more expensive subscription.

Multiple Resets: When It Gets Expensive

Alpha allows unlimited resets, but that doesn't mean they're free.

Standard 50K worst case:

• Month 1: $79 subscription + $59 reset + $59 reset + $59 reset = $256
• You've paid 3.2x the base subscription for one month

At some point, you're better off:

1. Stopping and waiting for rebill
2. Evaluating why you keep breaching
3. Trying a different account type (maybe Zero's DLG protection helps)

I've seen traders spend $400+ in a single month on Standard resets. That's Advanced 150K money. The "cheap" $59 resets add up fast.

The Hidden Factor: Consistency Rule Reset

When you reset or rebill, your consistency rule calculation resets too. This matters if you were trapped by a big early day.

Example:

• Day 1: Made $2,200 (stuck at 73% consistency)
• Day 5: Breached trying to make more profit to dilute consistency
• Reset: Consistency starts fresh at 0%

The reset doesn't just give you back drawdown room—it clears the consistency trap. For traders stuck in consistency problems, a reset might be the fastest path forward rather than grinding out dilution trades.

Decision Framework

Quick Cost Calculator

Standard accounts:

• Reset value = $59 ÷ days remaining until rebill
• If result > $3/day: probably wait
• If result < $3/day: reset makes sense

Advanced/Zero accounts:

• Reset always costs same as rebill
• Waiting always gives more days
• Reset only if time is more valuable than money

Example calculation:Standard 50K, breach on Day 12, rebill in 18 days$59 ÷ 18 days = $3.28/day

Borderline. If you're actively trading daily and confident in your strategy, reset. If you're uncertain or budget-conscious, wait.

The Emotional Trap

The biggest mistake isn't mathematical—it's emotional.

Traders breach, feel frustrated, and immediately reset because they want to "make it back." Then they trade aggressively, breach again, reset again. Suddenly a $79 month becomes a $250 month.

Before clicking reset, ask:

1. Why did I breach?
2. Did I follow my rules?
3. Am I resetting to trade better, or just to trade more?
4. Would a few days off actually help?

Sometimes the "expensive" choice (waiting) saves money because it prevents revenge trading.

Bottom Line

Standard accounts have favorable reset math early in billing cycles. $59 for 20+ trading days is reasonable value.

Advanced and Zero accounts almost never benefit from paid resets. The fee equals your subscription, so waiting always gives more days for the same money.

Don't reset on autopilot. Do the math. Factor in your timeline, budget, and mental state. The cheapest option isn't always the best option—but at least know what you're paying for.

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