Alpha Futures now words its scalping restriction around hold time alone. It prohibits consistently opening and closing trades that trade less than 2 minutes without any plan. Before, the rule also required the trades to be under 10 ticks.
It is still only an issue when it is a clear pattern in the trader's profit (50%+). Occasional short trades are not the target.
Full rules are on the Alpha Futures firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Futures scalping rule · tick condition | Trades under 10 ticks | No tick condition |
| Alpha Futures scalping rule · prohibited trades | Under 10 ticks and under 2 minutes, without a plan | Under 2 minutes, without a plan |
Figures as of 3 November 2026.