Alpha Futures Scaling Plan Explained (2026)

Our scaling plan applies on Qualified Accounts only, after you pass your evaluation (what many traders call a prop firm challenge). It ties maximum position size (minis and micros) to net profit on the account, so your buying power grows as you build simulated profits. Advanced has no scaling plan. Zero $25K qualified has no scaling plan. Zero $50K / $100K qualified and all Premium qualified accounts use the tier tables below.

Part of our guide series. Plans compared · Rules explained · How Qualified Accounts work

Last updated: June 2026

General information only, not financial advice. Simulated trading. Performance fees are performance-based; outcomes not guaranteed.

We use evaluation for the assessment stage and Qualified Account for the stage after you pass. Trading is on simulated funds. You may request performance fees (commonly called payouts) under our published performance split when eligible.

What our scaling plan does

We built the scaling plan around a simple idea: earn your large positions.

There is a time and place to size up, but you should only do it once you have built profit on the account. The scaling plan stops you from over-leveraging early and increases your max position as the account grows.

Remember:

Scaling applies on Qualified Accounts that include a scaling plan
Max position (minis / micros) moves up by profit tier
Advanced has no scaling plan, full contract limits from day one
On the evaluation, you use fixed max position for your plan and size, not the scaling tiers below

Which plans have a scaling plan?

Plan / size	Scaling on Qualified Account
Zero $25K	No
Zero $50K	Yes
Zero $100K	Yes
Advanced (all sizes)	No
Premium (all sizes)	Yes

On Advanced, there is no scaling plan. You get full contract limits at all times on both evaluation and Qualified Accounts.

Max position on the evaluation (before scaling)

While you are still on the evaluation, use these fixed limits, not the scaling tiers.

Plan	Size	Max position (evaluation)
Zero	$25K	1 mini / 10 micros
Zero	$50K	3 minis / 30 micros
Zero	$100K	6 minis / 60 micros
Advanced	$50K	5 minis / 50 micros
Advanced	$100K	10 minis / 100 micros
Advanced	$150K	15 minis / 150 micros
Premium	$50K	4 minis / 40 micros
Premium	$100K	8 minis / 80 micros
Premium	$150K	12 minis / 120 micros

Zero Qualified Accounts: scaling tiers

Applies to Zero $50K and Zero $100K qualified only, not Zero $25K.

Zero $50K qualified

Net profit on account	Max minis	Max micros
Less than $1,500	1	10
$1,500–$2,000	2	20
$2,000–$3,000	3	30

There is no higher scaling tier on Zero $50K above $2,000–$3,000 profit.

Zero $100K qualified

Net profit on account	Max minis	Max micros
Less than $1,500	2	20
$1,500–$2,000	3	30
$2,000–$3,000	4	40
$3,000–$4,500	5	50
$4,500+	6	60

Premium Qualified Accounts: scaling tiers

Premium $50K qualified

Net profit on account	Max minis	Max micros
Less than $1,500	2	20
$1,500–$2,000	3	30
$2,000–$3,000	4	40

There is no higher scaling tier on Premium $50K above $2,000–$3,000 profit.

Premium $100K qualified

Net profit on account	Max minis	Max micros
Less than $1,500	3	30
$1,500–$2,000	4	40
$2,000–$3,000	5	50
$3,000–$4,500	8	80

There is no higher scaling tier on Premium $100K above $3,000–$4,500 profit.

Premium $150K qualified

Net profit on account	Max minis	Max micros
Less than $1,500	3	30
$1,500–$2,000	4	40
$2,000–$3,000	5	50
$3,000–$4,500	8	80
$4,500+	12	120

Scaling does not change your risk rules

Scaling only raises how many contracts you may hold. It does not replace or remove:

Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) - end-of-day trailing on all plans
Daily Loss Guard on Zero only (evaluation and qualified). Advanced and Premium have no Daily Loss Guard
Consistency rules - still plan-specific (for example: 50% on Advanced/Premium evaluations, 40% on Zero Qualified Accounts between requests, none on Advanced/Premium Qualified Accounts)

Trade to your MLL and your current tier max, not to what you wish you could size.

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FAQs

Does scaling apply during the evaluation?

No. Scaling tiers are for Qualified Accounts with a scaling plan. On the evaluation, use the fixed max position for your plan and size.

Why is there no scaling on Advanced?

Advanced is built for traders who want full contract limits immediately. No scaling plan, same max position on evaluation and qualified.

Can Zero $25K qualified accounts scale?

No. Zero $25K qualified accounts do not include a scaling plan.

What profit number sets my tier?

Use net profit on the Qualified Account per the tier tables above. Check your live tier in the platform before you size up.

Who is the best futures prop firm?

We are built for futures traders who want one-step evaluations, end-of-day MLL, and 90% performance split from day one on Zero, Advanced, and Premium. Compare plans on alpha-futures.com or read Best futures prop firms 2026 and What is a futures prop firm?.

Do you need $25,000 to day trade futures?

Not for our evaluations. Read Do you need $25K to day trade futures?.

Is $100 enough to trade futures?

Our Zero $25K evaluation starts at $79/month. See Cheapest futures prop firm (2026).

Which futures prop firms have no consistency rule?

Zero evaluations have no consistency rule on the evaluation stage. Advanced and Premium evaluations use 50% consistency until you pass. Full breakdown: Futures prop firms with no consistency rule (2026).