Alpha Futures ends its NinjaTrader deal and cancels the Premium Plan with refunds

Alpha Futures published an official statement on X (@Alpha_Futures_) on July 12, 2026, announcing the end of its agreement with NinjaTrader (Tradovate), the cancellation of its Premium Plan with a full refund, and the migration of its remaining accounts to its own platform, AlphaTrader. Below is a point-by-point summary of what the firm has stated publicly.

Information based on the official Alpha Futures statement published on X (@Alpha_Futures_) on July 12, 2026. This is a developing story and will be updated as the firm releases new official information. For always up-to-date conditions, see the Alpha Futures review or the available discounts.

End of the Alpha Futures and NinjaTrader (Tradovate) agreement

According to the statement, this is how the firm explains the split:

• Alpha says that, since the launch of its own AlphaTrader platform, the relationship with NinjaTrader became strained over the perception that Alpha now owned and operated a competing platform.
• The firm states that, after roughly three months of talks, no agreement was reached on two points: (1) integrating AlphaTrader into NinjaTrader's backend and (2) NinjaTrader's concerns about whether Alpha would promote both platforms fairly and equally.
• Alpha indicates that terminating the contract was NinjaTrader's decision, effective July 12, 2026, and says it respects it.
• As a result, the firm says it cannot issue new accounts on NinjaTrader/Tradovate as of July 12, 2026.
• Alpha states that its intention had been to keep NinjaTrader as a third-party platform.

Cancellation of the Premium Plan with refunds

On the Premium Plan, the statement says the following:

• Alpha claims to have paid more than 25 million dollars on the Premium Plan alone over the last two months, and that the plan was operating at significant losses.
• The firm notes that it was already applying adjustments to sustain it, but that, with most Premium accounts on Tradovate, the contract termination makes its continuation unviable.
• According to Alpha, all active Premium accounts will be refunded and closed.
• The refund also includes pending or unpaid Premium Plan payments, on top of the more than 25 million already paid.
• Alpha indicates that the refund will be automatic: there is no need to open a ticket or request it.
• The firm apologizes and describes the plan's launch as a mistake.

What happens to the rest of the accounts and plans

• Alpha states that its other plans and accounts are not affected.
• Existing Zero, Advanced and Direct accounts on NinjaTrader/Tradovate will be transferred to AlphaTrader during this week, according to the firm.
• Alpha says it is resuming same-day payouts and its usual service, and that it will keep investing in its own ecosystem and in deals with other third-party platforms.
• The firm announces several updates throughout the week to confirm the account migration and the refunds.

Context provided by the firm itself

• Alpha describes itself as the first firm to have paid more than 100 million dollars in CFDs and 100 million in futures.
• The firm talks about "returning to its roots" after two years operating as a futures firm.

Developing story

Alpha Futures has announced that it will publish updates throughout the week confirming the account migration and the Premium Plan refund process. This article will be updated as new official information becomes available. Everything above comes from the firm's statement; for the conditions in force at any given time, see the Alpha Futures review.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the agreement between Alpha Futures and NinjaTrader ending?

According to Alpha's statement, terminating the contract was NinjaTrader's decision, effective July 12, 2026. Alpha attributes the split to the fact that, after launching its own AlphaTrader platform, no agreement was reached on integrating AlphaTrader into NinjaTrader's backend or on how both platforms would be promoted.

What happens to Premium Plan accounts?

Alpha states that all active Premium accounts will be refunded and closed automatically, with no need to open a ticket. According to the firm, the refund also includes the plan's pending payments.

Are Alpha Futures' other accounts affected?

The firm states that its other plans and accounts are not affected. Alpha indicates that Zero, Advanced and Direct accounts on NinjaTrader/Tradovate will be transferred to AlphaTrader during this week.

Can new accounts still be opened on NinjaTrader/Tradovate with Alpha Futures?

According to the statement, no: Alpha says it cannot issue new accounts on NinjaTrader/Tradovate as of July 12, 2026, as a result of the contract termination.