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Forex prop firm

Alpha Capital

UK prop firm selling 1-step, 2-step and instant-qualified CFD accounts from $2.5K to $200K.

Founded
2021 (5 years)
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
CEO
George Kohler (Managing Director and founder)
Max funding
$400K
Profit split
Up to 90%
Programs
1-step, 2-step, Instant funding

Trading permissions

  • NewsAllowed with limits
  • EAsAllowed with limits
  • CopyAllowed with limits
  • OvernightAllowed
  • WeekendAllowed with limits

Overview

Alpha Capital Group Limited is a UK company that launched its evaluation programme in November 2021 and describes itself as London-based. It sells the 1-step Alpha One (6%, 10% and 12% variants), the 2-step Alpha Pro (6%, 8% and 10% variants), the 2-step Alpha Swing for traders who hold through news and weekends, and the instant-qualified Alpha Direct. Trading runs on MT5, cTrader, DX Trade and TradeLocker through ACG Markets, a broker in the wider Alpha group. Qualified accounts are capped at $400K per household, and the standard performance split is 80%.

What you trade
CFD: Forex, Indices, Metals, Energy
Broker or liquidity provider
ACG Markets
Featured challenge
Alpha Pro 8%, $100K for $527
Accounts on offer
48 across 8 programs

PropScout score

6.2/10
Trader reputation 25%
5.0
No Trustpilot profile found, scored as neutral.
Track record 20%
6.3
5 years in operation.
Payout terms 20%
7.5
Profit split up to 90%.
Pricing 15%
4.5
Featured challenge costs more than the forex median per $100K.
Rule flexibility 12%
6.0
News, EAs, copy trading, overnight and weekend holding.
Platform choice 8%
10.0
4 trading platforms.

Weights and formulas are on the methodology page.

Alpha Capital challenges

All 48 account options. Prices are list prices before discounts, in the currency Alpha Capital charges.

48 challenges
Alpha Capital challenges
ProgramTargetDaily lossMax lossDrawdownPayoutsDetails
Alpha DirectInstant funding$2.5KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$1,200$30Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$5K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$540$27Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$5K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$660$33Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$5K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$740$37Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$5K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$740$37Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$5K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$940$47Details
Alpha One 12%1-step$5K12%5%8%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$1,140$57Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$5KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$1,340$67Details
Alpha Swing2-step$5K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$1,400$70Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$10K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$470$47Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$10K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$570$57Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$10K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$670$67Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$10K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$770$77Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$10K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$870$87Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$10KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$970$97Details
Alpha One 12%1-step$10K12%5%8%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$1,070$107Details
Alpha Swing2-step$10K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$1,470$147Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$25K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$468$117Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$25K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$628$157Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$25K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$708$177Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$25K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$708$177Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$25K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$748$187Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$25KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$788$197Details
Alpha One 12%1-step$25K12%5%8%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$868$217Details
Alpha Swing2-step$25K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$988$247Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$50K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$434$217Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$50K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$474$237Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$50KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$514$257Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$50K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$534$267Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$50K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$554$277Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$50K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$594$297Details
Alpha One 12%1-step$50K12%5%8%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$694$347Details
Alpha Swing2-step$50K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$714$357Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$100K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$397$397Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$100K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$397$397Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$100K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$447$447Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$100KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$457$457Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$100K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$477$477Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$100K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$527$527Details
Alpha Swing2-step$100K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$577$577Details
Alpha One 12%1-step$100K12%5%8%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$587$587Details
Alpha One 6%1-step$200K6%3%4%Balance trailing1.5080% to 90%On demand$324$647Details
Alpha Pro 6%2-step$200K6% / 6%3%6%Static2.0080% to 90%On demand$399$797Details
Alpha Pro 10%2-step$200K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080% to 90%On demand$449$897Details
Alpha DirectInstant funding$200KNone3%5%Balance trailingn/a90%On demand after a 3% buffer$449$897Details
Alpha One 10%1-step$200K10%4%6%Balance trailing1.6780% to 90%On demand$473$947Details
Alpha Pro 8%2-step$200K8% / 5%4%8%Static1.6380% to 90%On demand$499$997Details
Alpha Swing2-step$200K10% / 5%5%10%Static1.5080%On demand$549$1,097Details

Target ÷ loss is the total profit target divided by the max loss limit. Lower means less profit is needed for each unit of risk. Prices are list prices before discounts. Per $100K converts EUR and GBP at a fixed rate for ranking only.

Alpha One 6%

1-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$37 to $647
Drawdown
Balance trailing
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
1
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit)
  • The 4% maximum loss trails the highest balance reached and stops at the starting balance.
  • Daily loss is 3% during the evaluation and 4% on the qualified account, measured from the higher of start-of-day balance or equity.
  • The 90% split is a paid add-on (about 10% of the plan price).

Alpha One 10%

1-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$47 to $947
Drawdown
Balance trailing
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
1
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit)
  • The 6% maximum loss trails the highest balance reached and stops at the starting balance.
  • Daily loss is measured from the higher of start-of-day balance or equity.

Alpha One 12%

1-step
Account sizes
$5K to $100K
Price
$57 to $587
Drawdown
Balance trailing
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
1
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit)
  • Offered up to $100K only.
  • The 8% maximum loss trails the highest balance reached and stops at the starting balance.

Alpha Pro 6%

2-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$27 to $797
Drawdown
Static
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
3 per phase
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (prices shown); bi-weekly also sold at a higher price.
  • Prices are for the on-demand payout option, the default at checkout. Bi-weekly prices: $30 (5K), $55 (10K), $127 (25K), $227 (50K), $427 (100K), $847 (200K).
  • Daily loss is measured from the higher of start-of-day balance or equity.
  • The 90% split add-on is available only with on-demand payouts.

Alpha Pro 8%

2-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$37 to $997
Drawdown
Static
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
3 per phase
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (prices shown); bi-weekly also sold at a higher price.
  • Prices are for the on-demand payout option, the default at checkout. Bi-weekly prices: $40 (5K), $67 (10K), $197 (25K), $327 (50K), $577 (100K), $1,097 (200K).
  • Daily loss is balance-based.
  • Weekend holding is allowed in both phases but not on the qualified account (profits from such trades are removed).
  • Eligible for the scaling plan.

Alpha Pro 10%

2-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$33 to $897
Drawdown
Static
Profit split
80%, up to 90%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
3 per phase
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand (prices shown); bi-weekly also sold at a higher price.
  • Prices are for the on-demand payout option, the default at checkout. Bi-weekly prices: $37 (5K), $87 (10K), $197 (25K), $297 (50K), $497 (100K), $997 (200K).
  • Daily loss is balance-based.
  • On the check date this variant was listed below Alpha Pro 8% at most sizes despite the larger drawdown.

Alpha Swing

2-step
Account sizes
$5K to $200K
Price
$70 to $1,097
Drawdown
Static
Profit split
80%
Payouts
On demand
Minimum trading days
3 per phase
Time limit
Unlimited (30-day inactivity limit)
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand only (40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit)
  • Weekend holding is allowed at all stages; news trading is allowed if trades opened within 2 minutes of a release last longer than 2 minutes.
  • Leverage is 1:30 on FX and lot exposure limits are half those of Alpha Pro.
  • The 90% split add-on is not offered on this plan.

Alpha Direct

Instant funding
Account sizes
$2.5K to $200K
Price
$30 to $897
Drawdown
Balance trailing
Profit split
90%
Payouts
On demand after a 3% buffer
Fee refunded
No
  • Payouts: on demand after a 3% profit buffer plus 1% minimum profit.
  • Qualified from purchase with no evaluation phase.
  • Open loss on any single asset must stay under 1% of the starting balance from the first trade.
  • A 3% profit buffer must be built and kept in the account before the first payout.
  • EAs and weekend holding are not allowed; the account cannot be merged or scaled.

Trading rules

What Alpha Capital lets you do on its accounts, taken from its rules and FAQ pages.

  • News trading

    Allowed with limits

    Free during evaluations; on qualified Pro, One and Direct accounts no trades may be opened or closed on affected instruments 5 minutes either side of listed news, and Swing trades opened within 2 minutes of news must last over 2 minutes.

  • Expert advisors

    Allowed with limits

    Only pre-approved trade-management and risk tools on MT5; fully automated trading EAs are prohibited, and EAs are unavailable on cTrader, DX Trade, TradeLocker, swap-free and Alpha Direct accounts.

  • Copy trading

    Allowed with limits

    Allowed only from a master account the trader owns, after sending account details to support; not possible on cTrader, DX Trade or TradeLocker.

  • Overnight holding

    Allowed

  • Weekend holding

    Allowed with limits

    Allowed on Alpha One and Alpha Swing at all stages and during Alpha Pro evaluations; not allowed on Alpha Pro qualified accounts or Alpha Direct.

Rules to read before you buy

  • Qualified accounts bought after 21 July 2026 are closed if open loss on one asset reaches 3% (under $50K), 2% ($50K and above) or 1% (Alpha Direct).
  • Average trade duration must exceed 2 minutes, and at least half of profits must come from trades held longer than 2 minutes.
  • Maximum lot exposure scales with account size, e.g. 40 lots on a $100K Pro or One account.
  • Qualified allocation is capped at $400K per household and $300K per strategy, where a strategy is defined by the traded asset.
  • Prohibited: latency or arbitrage trading, HFT, group trading or signal following, reverse hedging and position spamming.
  • Qualified accounts with high-risk behaviour can be moved to a Focused Trader Group with lower leverage and a 1% per-position risk cap.

Inactivity: Accounts at every stage are closed after 30 consecutive calendar days without trading.

How the drawdown works

Balance trailing (Alpha One 6%, Alpha One 10%, Alpha One 12%, Alpha Direct)
The loss limit rises with your closed balance as you make profit, so it follows your gains.
Static (Alpha Pro 6%, Alpha Pro 8%, Alpha Pro 10%, Alpha Swing)
The loss limit is fixed at a set distance below your starting balance and never moves.

Consistency rules

Alpha One 6%
40% best-day rule on the qualified account for on-demand payouts
Alpha One 10%
40% best-day rule on the qualified account for on-demand payouts
Alpha One 12%
40% best-day rule on the qualified account for on-demand payouts
Alpha Pro 6%
On-demand: 40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit; bi-weekly: none
Alpha Pro 8%
On-demand: 40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit; bi-weekly: none
Alpha Pro 10%
On-demand: 40% best-day rule and 2% minimum profit; bi-weekly: none
Alpha Swing
40% best-day rule on the qualified account for on-demand payouts
Alpha Direct
15% best-day rule

Leverage and fees

Leverage

Alpha Capital leverage
FX (Alpha Pro)1:100
Metals (Alpha Pro)1:30
Indices (Alpha Pro)1:20
Oil (Alpha Pro)1:10
FX (Alpha One, Swing, Direct)1:30
Metals (Alpha One, Swing, Direct)1:9
Indices (Alpha One, Swing, Direct)1:10
Oil (Alpha One, Swing, Direct)1:10

Commissions

Alpha Capital commissions
All assets (Standard account)No commission
FX, metals, oil (Raw account)$2.50 per lot per side
IndicesNo commission on either account type
Swap-free add-on$5 per lot per side, standard spreads

Payouts

Full Alpha Capital payout guide
Profit split
80% standard; 90% with a paid add-on on Alpha One and on-demand Alpha Pro; Alpha Direct pays 90%.
How often
On demand on all plans once the best-day rule and minimum profit are met; Alpha Pro can instead be bought with fixed 14-day payouts.
First payout
Bi-weekly: 14 days after the first qualified trade with at least 5 trading days. On-demand: once the best-day rule and minimum profit are met.
Minimum withdrawal
Bi-weekly: $100 gross profit. On-demand: 2% gross profit (Alpha Direct: 1% above a 3% buffer).
  • Requests are processed within 2 business days.
  • Methods: Rise, Wise, bank transfer (wire, ACH, SWIFT); crypto is available only through Rise.
  • A discretionary bonus of 0.25% of the initial balance is added on the fourth performance fee payment.
  • All open trades must be closed before requesting a payout.

Ways to get paid

  • Rise
  • Wise
  • Bank wire
  • ACH
  • Crypto

Scaling plan

Alpha Pro and Alpha Swing accounts can be scaled by 10% of the initial balance each time a 10% gain is reached, up to $2 million in total scaled capital.

  • The 10% gain must be in the account when scaling is requested, and profits are withdrawn at the same time.
  • From the second scale-up the maximum lot size rises by 10%.
  • A scaled account needs at least 5 trading days before its first performance fee.
  • Alpha One and Alpha Direct are not listed as eligible.

Platforms and payments

Trading platforms

  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • DXtrade
  • TradeLocker

Markets

  • Forex
  • Indices
  • Metals
  • Energy

Pay for a challenge with

  • Credit or debit card
  • Crypto
  • PayPal

Who can sign up

Alpha Capital accepts traders from the United States. It lists 24 restricted countries.

Show restricted countries
  • Afghanistan
  • Belarus
  • Burundi
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Crimea
  • Cuba
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Eritrea
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Libya
  • Myanmar
  • North Korea
  • Republic of Congo
  • Russia
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Sanctioned areas of Ukraine (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia)

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Alpha Capital questions

How much does a Alpha Capital challenge cost?

List prices run from $27 for the $5K Alpha Pro 6% account to $1,097 for the $200K Alpha Swing account, before any discount.

What profit split does Alpha Capital pay?

80% standard; 90% with a paid add-on on Alpha One and on-demand Alpha Pro; Alpha Direct pays 90%.. The highest split across its programs is 90%.

How often does Alpha Capital pay out?

On demand on all plans once the best-day rule and minimum profit are met; Alpha Pro can instead be bought with fixed 14-day payouts.. First payout: Bi-weekly: 14 days after the first qualified trade with at least 5 trading days. On-demand: once the best-day rule and minimum profit are met..

Does Alpha Capital allow news trading?

Allowed with limits. Free during evaluations; on qualified Pro, One and Direct accounts no trades may be opened or closed on affected instruments 5 minutes either side of listed news, and Swing trades opened within 2 minutes of news must last over 2 minutes.

Can I use expert advisors (EAs) with Alpha Capital?

Allowed with limits. Only pre-approved trade-management and risk tools on MT5; fully automated trading EAs are prohibited, and EAs are unavailable on cTrader, DX Trade, TradeLocker, swap-free and Alpha Direct accounts.

Does Alpha Capital accept traders from the United States?

Yes. Alpha Capital's terms allow US residents to sign up. It does restrict 24 other countries, listed on this page.

Which platforms can I trade on with Alpha Capital?

MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker.

How long has Alpha Capital been operating?

Alpha Capital was founded in 2021 and is based in London, United Kingdom. Its CEO is George Kohler (Managing Director and founder).

Last checked 25 October 2026.