Alpha Futures prohibits consistently opening and closing trades that trade less than 10 ticks and less than 2 minutes without any plan. The rule now adds that this is only an issue when it is a clear pattern in the trader's profit (50%+).
Before, the rule read as a flat ban on consistently opening and closing such trades. Now, occasional quick trades are not the target. Taking max leverage positions and quickly closing with a favorable fill is still treated as taking advantage of the sim environment.
Full rules are on the Alpha Futures firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Futures tick scalping rule (trades under 10 ticks and under 2 minutes) · when it is an issue | Flat ban on consistently opening and closing such trades without any plan | Only an issue when it is a clear pattern in the trader's profit (50%+) |
Figures as of 3 November 2026.