Alpha Futures vs TradeDay: Which Prop Firm Is Better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of Alpha Futures and TradeDay on the FundedEnigma Score, pricing, profit split, drawdown model and payouts. TradeDay currently rates higher by Enigma Score. Code Siraj025236 applies Alpha Futures’s discount and FE applies TradeDay’s discount.
Reviewed by the FundedEnigma Editorial Team · Methodology · Editorial policy · Last updated September 22, 2026
| Alpha Futures | TradeDay | |
|---|---|---|
| Enigma Score (firm) | 67/100 (B) | 69/100 (B) |
| Enigma Rating (best plan) | 7.6/10 (Strong) | 8.2/10 (Excellent) |
| Best plan | Standard Evaluation (monthly) 50K · $116.10 all-in | End of Day Evaluation (monthly) 150K · $180 all-in |
| Net first payout | ≈ $2,700 net | ≈ $7,200 net |
| Days to first payout | ≈ 7 trading days | ≈ 6 trading days |
| Pass Ease | 82/100 | 62/100 |
| From (with code) | $116.10 | $58.95 |
| FundedEnigma code | Siraj025236 | FE |
| Current discount | 10% off | 55% off |
| Profit split | 90/10 | 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit) |
| Drawdown model | EOD | Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass) |
| Payouts | Every 5 winning days of $200+ (up to 4 per month) | Daily (Quick Pay) |
| Max allocation | $150K (Alpha Prime up to $750K) | $150K |
| Type | futures | futures |
Why each best plan scores the way it does
TradeDay's best plan rates higher (8.2/10 (Excellent)). Reasons come from each plan's own rules and price, judged against plans with the same drawdown type.
Alpha FuturesStandard Evaluation (monthly) 50K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +End-of-day drawdown once funded
- +No daily loss limit
- +Higher first-payout return per $ than most plans in this market
- +Withdraw up to $63,000/month across 5 accounts
- +Reviews praise: Fast payouts (7%)
- −50% consistency rule in eval
- −Reviews mention: Scam accusations (12%)
- −Reviews mention: Account blocks / KYC disputes (8%)
TradeDayEnd of Day Evaluation (monthly) 150K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +No daily loss limit
- +Higher first-payout return per $ than most plans in this market
- +Bigger usable loss buffer per $ than most plans in this market
- +Reviews praise: Helpful support (12%)
- +Reviews praise: Fast payouts (10%)
- −Intraday trailing drawdown once funded
- −30% consistency rule in eval
- −5 trading days minimum
- −Reviews mention: Scam accusations (5%)
Key differences
- TradeDay is cheaper to start — from $58.95 vs $116.10 (a $57.15 difference) with code FE.
- Alpha Futures has the higher profit split (90/10 vs 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit)), so you keep more of what you earn.
- Drawdown models differ: Alpha Futures uses EOD, while TradeDay uses Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass) — often the deciding factor for active traders.
- Payout schedules differ: Alpha Futures — Every 5 winning days of $200+ (up to 4 per month); TradeDay — Daily (Quick Pay).
- TradeDay has the bigger live discount right now — 55% off vs 10%, via code FE (TradeDay) / code Siraj025236 (Alpha Futures).
Which should you choose?
Choose Alpha Futures if you want a higher profit split (90/10).
Choose TradeDay if you want a lower entry cost, a bigger current discount (55% off) and a higher overall Enigma Score.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alpha Futures or TradeDay better?
- By the Enigma Score, TradeDay rates higher (69/100 (B)). Both list verified pricing and their FundedEnigma affiliate discount — the better choice depends on your priorities (cost, drawdown model, payout speed).
- Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or TradeDay?
- TradeDay is cheaper to start, from $58.95 with code FE versus $116.10 for Alpha Futures.
- Which has the higher profit split?
- Alpha Futures offers the higher profit split (90/10) compared with 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit) at TradeDay.
- How do payouts compare?
- Alpha Futures pays out every 5 winning days of $200+ (up to 4 per month), while TradeDay pays out daily (quick pay). Check each firm's first-payout rules on its review page before deciding.
Read the full reviews: Alpha Futures · TradeDay · How the Enigma Score works