How to Pick Your Alpha Futures Platform (2026)

Update — July 12, 2026: Alpha Futures and NinjaTrader (including Tradovate and TradingView, which connected through Tradovate) have parted ways, and the Premium plan has been discontinued (all active Premium accounts are being refunded automatically). Existing Zero, Advanced, and Direct accounts on NinjaTrader/Tradovate/TradingView are being migrated to AlphaTrader. This guide was rewritten for the platforms available at checkout now.

Alpha Futures currently supports AlphaTrader, WealthCharts, Quantower, and Deepcharts. Platform choices are not interchangeable after purchase, so pick the workflow you already use before you buy your evaluation (what many traders call a prop firm challenge).

Part of our futures prop series. Start with What is a futures prop firm?, then explore: Platforms · Best futures prop firms (2026) · Alpha Futures review (2026) · Performance fee rules explained (2026) · Alpha Group · Futures vs forex prop firms (2026) · Best futures prop firms for beginners (2026) · Fastest payout futures prop firms (2026).

Last updated: July 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 after you pass. All platforms connect to the same simulated funds and programme rules. MLL, profit targets, and plan-specific limits do not change because you picked a different platform.

Choose before you checkout

Platform choices are not interchangeable after purchase.

That means:

Pick one primary platform at signup
Your credentials and setup flow depend on that choice
Switching later is not supported, per our help centre

Current platforms at a glance

Platform	Type	Best for
AlphaTrader	Web (in-house)	All-in-one futures prop stack with desk-style execution tools
WealthCharts	Web / mobile	AI market context, alerts, scanners, and web-native charting
Quantower	Desktop	Multi-panel analysis, order flow tools, and desktop workflows
Deepcharts	Web or desktop	Orderflow / X-ray charts and institutional activity tools

See the live list on Platforms and the help centre Trading platforms overview.

AlphaTrader

AlphaTrader is our in-house web platform for futures prop traders. Per Getting started with AlphaTrader:

You must have an Evaluation or Qualified Account using AlphaTrader
Log in with the username and password in dashboard Account Information
Launch from your dashboard (Launch AlphaTrader) or sign in at futures.alphatrader.com/signin
Sign your Non-Professional Agreement before real-time data or trading access is enabled
Select Simulation when prompted for trading mode

Highlights traders usually care about: TradingView-style charts, one-click trading with drag-to-set stop/take profit, commission-free trading (regulatory fees only), personal risk locks, and a built-in trade copier.

→ What is Alpha Trader? for feature detail beyond the setup guide.

Pick AlphaTrader if: you want the default Alpha Futures stack and do not need a third-party desktop platform.

WealthCharts

WealthCharts is a web-based platform with desktop and mobile apps, powered by InvestPulse AI for market context and alerts.

How you log in (per Getting started with WealthCharts):

Check email from support@alpha-futures.com for WealthCharts credentials
Click Launch WealthCharts on your dashboard, or sign in via the WealthCharts link in our help guide
Set language, password, and display name on first login
Sign your Non-Professional Agreement
Confirm your account and sign the WealthCharts trading disclaimer
Select Alpha Futures from the prop firm list and choose your account

Pick WealthCharts if: you want web-native charting, scanners, multi-chart layouts, and a trading DOM without installing a heavy desktop suite.

Quantower

Quantower is a desktop multi-asset platform with advanced panels and order flow tools. It is a strong fit if you already work in a multi-window desktop setup.

What it is known for:

Multi-asset / multi-connection trading workspace
40+ trading and analysis panels
Advanced order flow tools
Free version with paid pro features

Confirm live setup steps on the Trading platforms help article and on Platforms → Quantower.

Pick Quantower if: you want desktop depth, custom layouts, and order flow tooling beyond a simple browser terminal.

Deepcharts

Deepcharts (Deepchart by Volumetrica Trading) focuses on orderflow / X-ray charts, liquidity and DOM analysis, and institutional activity tracking. Alpha Futures traders can get complimentary OrderFlow package access when their account uses Deepchart; upgrades to Full are handled on the Deepchart side.

Setup summary (per Getting started with Deepchart):

You must have an Evaluation or Qualified Account utilizing Deepchart
Platform choices are not interchangeable after purchase
Use Simulation mode where prompted
Web or desktop options are available depending on your Deepchart package

Also see Does Alpha Futures Include Free OrderFlow? Deepchart Setup Guide.

Pick Deepcharts if: orderflow, footprint-style reads, and X-ray charting are core to how you trade.

Decision guide

You already use…	Choose at checkout
Nothing / want our all-in-one stack	AlphaTrader
WealthCharts or AI-assisted scanning	WealthCharts
Desktop multi-panel / order flow workspace	Quantower
Orderflow / X-ray charting	Deepcharts

Rules reminder: Platform does not change your MLL, Daily Loss Guard (Zero), consistency, or max position limits. Those come from your plan (Zero, Advanced, or Direct), not from which software you open.

After you pick: first login checklist

On every platform path:

Open credentials in dashboard Account Information
Sign the Non-Professional Agreement where required
Select Simulation trading mode
Confirm real-time data is active before you place live eval trades
Read what and when you can trade

Platforms no longer available (July 2026)

As of July 12, 2026, the following are no longer offered for new Alpha Futures accounts:

NinjaTrader — previously a desktop option sharing Tradovate credentials
Tradovate — previously the browser futures stack
TradingView — previously available only as a Tradovate add-on (not a standalone checkout choice)

Existing Zero, Advanced, and Direct accounts on those platforms are being migrated to AlphaTrader. If older articles or help pages still mention them, treat those references as historical unless the help centre says otherwise.

FAQs

Can I change platform after I buy?

No. Platform choices are not interchangeable after purchase.

Which platforms can I choose today?

AlphaTrader, WealthCharts, Quantower, and Deepcharts. Confirm the live list on Platforms.

What happened to Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView?

Alpha Futures and NinjaTrader (including Tradovate and TradingView via Tradovate) parted ways in July 2026. New accounts are not issued on those platforms. Existing eligible accounts are being migrated to AlphaTrader.

Does AlphaTrader include TradingView charts?

AlphaTrader includes TradingView-style charts inside the platform. That is different from the old TradingView-via-Tradovate broker connection, which is discontinued for new accounts.

Do platform rules differ?

Programme rules are the same. Plan rules (MLL, DLG, consistency, max position) apply regardless of platform.

Where are the setup guides?

Trading platforms overview plus the platform-specific help articles linked in each section above.

Who is the best futures prop firm?

We offer one-step evaluations, end-of-day MLL, and a published 90% performance split from day one on active plans. Explore alpha-futures.com, 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?

Zero $25K 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. See Futures prop firms with no consistency rule (2026).