What is the Profit Target? (2026)
Quick answer: In a futures prop firm evaluation, the profit target is the net profit number you must reach to complete the evaluation stage. At Alpha Futures, profit target depends on plan and account size. You still must respect MLL and any consistency rule that applies to your plan. Sources: Zero overview, Advanced overview, Premium overview, Consistency rule, MLL article.
Part of our futures prop guide series. Start with What is a Futures Prop Firm? (2026 guide), then explore: futures prop evaluation, simulated futures funds, qualified futures trader, performance fee, maximum loss limit (MLL), consistency rule, how funded futures accounts work, are futures prop firms legit.
General information only. Simulated trading. Performance fees are performance-based; outcomes not guaranteed.
Profit target in plain English
A profit target is the amount of net profit your evaluation account needs before you can complete the evaluation.
Simple example:
- Starting balance: $50,000 simulated evaluation account
- Profit target: $3,000
- You need account net profit of +$3,000 while staying above MLL and following plan rules
That is the core logic used by almost every futures prop firm US evaluation model.
Alpha Futures profit target by plan
Zero evaluation profit targets
Account size | Profit target |
|---|---|
$25K Zero | $1,500 |
$50K Zero | $3,000 |
$100K Zero | $6,000 |
Zero note: Alpha Futures publishes no consistency rule on Zero evaluations, so one-day completion is possible if all other rules are met.
Source: Zero account overview
Advanced evaluation profit targets
Account size | Profit target |
|---|---|
$50K Advanced | $4,000 |
$100K Advanced | $8,000 |
$150K Advanced | $12,000 |
Advanced note: Alpha Futures publishes 50% consistency on evaluation for Advanced accounts.
Source: Advanced account overview
Premium evaluation profit targets
Account size | Profit target |
|---|---|
$50K Premium | $3,000 |
$100K Premium | $6,000 |
$150K Premium | $9,000 |
Premium note: Alpha Futures publishes 50% consistency on evaluation for Premium accounts.
Source: Premium account overview
Profit target vs MLL vs consistency
Many traders mix these up. They are different controls:
- Profit target: how much net profit you need to complete evaluation
- MLL: your maximum allowed loss threshold
- Consistency: best-day concentration rule on plans where it applies
At Alpha Futures:
- Zero evaluation: no consistency on evaluation
- Advanced and Premium evaluation: 50% consistency
- Zero Qualified Account: 40% consistency between performance-fee requests
- Advanced and Premium Qualified Accounts: no consistency rule
Source: Consistency rule
If you only focus on profit target and ignore MLL or consistency, you can still fail the evaluation.
Why this matters for futures prop firm US traders
If you are comparing futures prop firm US options, profit target alone is not enough. You should compare:
- Profit target by account size
- MLL model (EOD vs intraday trailing)
- Consistency rules by stage
- Daily loss limits or Daily Loss Guard
- Post-evaluation rules on Qualified Accounts
Related reads:
- EOD Trailing Drawdown vs Intraday Drawdown
- Futures Prop Firms With No Consistency Rule
- How Do Qualified Futures Accounts Work?
Practical checklist before you buy any futures prop firm account
- Check the exact profit target for your chosen size
- Check whether consistency applies on evaluation
- Check whether consistency returns on the Qualified stage
- Confirm MLL type and threshold
- Confirm live numbers on the official help centre the same day
For Alpha Futures, use: help.alpha-futures.com
FAQs
What is a profit target in a futures prop firm?
It is the net profit level you must reach on your simulated evaluation account to complete the evaluation stage, while following MLL and rule parameters.
Does a lower profit target always mean easier?
No. You must evaluate profit target together with MLL, consistency rules, and daily risk controls.
What is the Alpha Futures profit target for Zero?
Zero targets are $1,500 (25K), $3,000 (50K), and $6,000 (100K), per the official Zero overview.
What is the Alpha Futures profit target for Advanced and Premium?
Advanced: $4,000 / $8,000 / $12,000.
Premium: $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000.
Can I complete a Zero evaluation in one day?
Alpha Futures publishes no consistency rule on Zero evaluations, so one-day completion is possible if you meet target and stay above MLL.
Simulated evaluations and Qualified Accounts use simulated funds. Performance fees are performance-based; outcomes not guaranteed.
