Alpha Capital

Alpha Capital Group is a UK-headquartered proprietary trading firm that funds traders through simulated accounts once they pass an evaluation. Established in 2021 and based in London, the firm runs multiple evaluation tracks (1-Step Alpha One, 2-Step Alpha Pro in several variants, a 2-Step Alpha Swing, and a 3-Step Alpha Three) with clearly published profit targets, loss limits, and payout options. Evaluations have no maximum time limits; traders progress at their own pace within the rules.

Funding remains simulation-based, with profit sharing paid as a performance fee once a trader qualifies. The default performance split is 80% to the trader, and payouts are available either bi-weekly or on-demand subject to eligibility criteria. Platform choice is broad (MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker) with specific regional notes for U.S. residents.

Alpha Capital Group suits traders who value rule clarity, multiple evaluation paths, and fast payout processing, and who are comfortable with consistency rules such as the 40% Best Day requirement on on-demand payouts and a 2-minute average trade-duration rule. It is likely best for disciplined day and swing traders who can manage static or trailing drawdowns and prefer multi-asset CFD access.

Overview and Transparency

Alpha Capital Group publishes plan‑by‑plan objectives, drawdown logic, payout methods, and platform availability in its Help Center. Accounts are simulated, payouts are framed as performance fees, and minimums/eligibility are documented. Company formation details confirm Alpha Capital Group Limited was incorporated in England and Wales in November 2021.

Broker and Market Access

Trading connectivity for evaluations and qualified simulated accounts is provided through ACG Markets, described as a third‑party FSA‑regulated brokerage. The Help Center outlines target execution, raw spreads, and commission‑free trading on the standard setup, while instruments include FX, indices, metals, and oil CFDs.

Trustworthiness and Data Security

Key rules (daily loss, maximum drawdown, news windows, trade‑duration requirement, EA policy, IP/VPN policy, and copy‑trading conditions) are publicly listed and referenced during payout reviews. Payment processing methods and timelines are disclosed, and the Help Center includes liability notes and account‑security guidance.

Alpha Capital Group runs several evaluation paths. All evaluations have minimum trading days per phase and no maximum time limits. Drawdown and daily loss limits differ by plan; payout eligibility and split are consistent across qualified accounts.

• Alpha One (1‑Step): Profit target 10%; daily loss 4% (balance/equity, whichever is greater); trailing max drawdown 6% based on high‑water mark; minimum 1 trading day; leverage FX 1:30 (indices 1:10, metals 1:9, oil 1:10). On‑demand payouts allowed (2% minimum profit + 40% Best Day rule).
• Alpha Pro (2‑Step): Variants: Pro6% (6%/6%; 3% daily loss balance/equity), Pro8% (8%/5%; 4% daily loss balance‑based), Pro10% (10%/5%; 5% daily loss balance‑based). Max drawdown static at plan percent; minimum 3 trading days per phase; leverage up to FX 1:100 (indices 1:20, metals 1:30, oil 1:10).
• Alpha Swing (2‑Step): Targets 10%/5%; daily loss 5% balance‑based; static 10% max drawdown; minimum 3 days per phase; leverage FX 1:30. Weekend holds allowed at all stages; news trading allowed with special duration note.
• Alpha Three (3‑Step): Targets 8%/4%/4%; daily loss 4% (balance/equity greater); 6% static max drawdown; minimum 3 days per phase; leverage FX 1:50.

Fee structures can change with promotions; confirm final pricing at checkout. Qualified accounts receive an 80% performance fee. Bi‑weekly payouts require at least $100 gross profit and five strategy‑consistent trading days before the first withdrawal; on‑demand follows consistency rules.

Trading Rules (Qualified Accounts)

Daily loss and maximum drawdown are plan‑specific. For Pro10% and Swing, the daily loss is 5% of the prior day’s balance at 00:00 GMT+3; for Pro8% it’s 4% balance‑based; for Pro6% it’s 3% using the greater of prior day balance/equity; for One and Three it’s 4% using the greater of prior day balance/equity. Max drawdown is static on Pro (6%/8%/10%), Swing (10%), and Three (6%), and trailing 6% on One (locks to initial balance after reaching +6%). A breach auto‑closes trades and terminates the account.

Minimum trading days: Pro/Swing/Three require three days per phase; One requires one day. No maximum trading days apply, but a 30‑day inactivity rule can deactivate accounts. Weekend holds: allowed on Swing at all stages; on Pro allowed during evaluations but not on qualified accounts; on One and Three, weekend holds are allowed per plan notes.

Trading Restrictions

• News trading: During evaluations, trading through news is allowed. On qualified accounts, Pro8%/Pro10% enforce a 2‑minute no‑open/no‑close window on targeted events; Pro6%/One/Three enforce 5 minutes; Swing permits trading but new trades opened within ±2 minutes must last over 2 minutes.
• Trade duration: Average trade duration must exceed 2 minutes, and over 50% of profit must come from trades longer than 2 minutes. Breaches can reset status or remove profits.
• EAs: MT5 permits risk‑management EAs only (lot sizing, SL/TP, break‑even); fully automated bots, HFT, and latency/arbitrage EAs are prohibited. cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker do not support EAs.
• Copy trading: Permitted with proof of ownership for a master account; not available on cTrader/DXtrade/TradeLocker; group trading/signal duplication is prohibited.
• Hedging/stacking: Allowed on a single account; cross‑account hedging or spread‑arbitrage intent is prohibited.
• IP/VPN: One IP per household per account; static VPN/VPS allowed if pre‑notified; IP masking or implausible location switching may breach terms.

Leverage Structure

Lot‑exposure caps apply by account size (e.g., 100k Pro/One/Three: 40 lots; Swing: 20 lots). A Risk Management Group classification can temporarily reduce leverage and lot caps based on trading behavior; affected accounts are routed to on‑demand payouts.

Alpha Capital Group focuses on multi‑asset CFDs across major categories. Published symbol lists include:

• Forex: Broad major and cross coverage (e.g., EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, USDCAD, EURGBP, GBPJPY).
• Indices: US500, US30, NAS100, GER30, EUSTX50, UK100, HK50, JPN225.
• Metals: XAUUSD (Gold), XAGUSD (Silver).
• Oil: USOIL, UKOIL.

Leverage varies by plan: up to 1:100 on FX in Pro accounts; 1:30 on FX for Swing and One; 1:50 on FX for Three; with lower ratios for indices, metals, and oil as noted in the rules section.

Traders can choose among MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, and TradeLocker.

Alpha documents regional constraints: U.S. residents cannot use MT5; cTrader is not onboarding new U.S. customers (existing U.S. cTrader users may continue).

Static IPs are recommended for VPN/VPS usage and should be communicated in advance.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5): Industry‑standard workflow for discretionary and risk‑managed EA users, extensive indicator ecosystem, multiple order types, and robust desktop/mobile clients. EAs are limited to risk‑management functions on Alpha (no fully automated strategies).

cTrader: Modern interface with advanced depth‑of‑market, order‑entry options, and fast execution. Existing U.S. cTrader users may continue; new U.S. sign‑ups are paused by the platform provider.

DXtrade: Browser‑first platform designed for straightforward order placement and portfolio monitoring with minimal setup. Suitable for traders prioritizing simplicity over custom EA workflows.

TradeLocker: Lightweight, web‑based environment with quick access and low overhead; a practical option for discretionary traders who value accessibility over automation.

Mobile trading: Native mobile apps are available for MT5 and cTrader; DXtrade and TradeLocker emphasize browser/mobile access. Alpha’s client dashboard also provides analytics, news, and market tools alongside platform access links.

Alpha Capital Group’s ecosystem emphasizes transparency and trader tooling around a clear rule set. The public Help Center anchors rules, payout mechanics, and platform notes. The client dashboard surfaces analytics such as trade duration, results by day, lot sizing, long/short splits, and time‑of‑day performance, helping traders quantify discipline and spot edge deterioration.

Scaling Plan: Traders who achieve 10% growth on a qualified account can request scaling in 10% increments of the initial balance, up to a cumulative $2,000,000 across scaled accounts. Scaling requires the account to be at payout stage with profits withdrawn and the account reset to initial balance.

Payout Options: Bi‑weekly cycles (Alpha Pro/Three) begin 14 days after the first trade with a $100 minimum and five consistent strategy days before the first payout, or on‑demand withdrawals (Pro/Swing/One/Three) when the 40% Best Day rule and 2% minimum gross profit are met.

Programs and Progression: Beyond the simulated qualified accounts, Alpha Prime serves as a separate traditional prop pathway in London for top performers, offering salary options, a 60% split, and live‑fund trading upon meeting stringent selection criteria (e.g., $40,000 single payout or five payouts on one account).

Education & Community: The Help Center, interviews, and community channels (including Discord) provide orientation on rules, trading terms, and operational expectations.

Promotions and Trials: Free Trial accounts (50k/100k/200k) run with 10% target, 5% daily, 10% total drawdown, and 3 minimum trading days (up to 30 days) and do not pay performance fees. Alpha also runs periodic competitions and promotions documented on its site.

Evaluation Fees

Pricing varies by plan and size. Public pages show Alpha One around $97 (10k), $297 (50k), $497 (100k), and $997 (200k). Alpha Pro examples include $197 (25k), $297 (50k), $497 (100k), with higher tiers varying. Smaller tiers cited by Alpha’s pricing guidance start near $40–$50 on 5k accounts. Promotions and codes can adjust checkout prices; confirm final amounts at purchase.

Trading Commissions

Alpha lists two account setups at checkout: Standard Assessment and Raw assessment. The Standard path indicates commission‑free trading across asset classes on the simulated environment. Where a Raw setup is selected, spreads/fees reflect that configuration; Alpha’s Help Center describes raw‑style spreads from 0.1 pips and emphasizes the simulated institutional environment via ACG Markets.

Swap/Holding Costs

Holding positions over the weekend is permitted on Swing (all stages) and per plan rules elsewhere. Alpha notes that weekend/overnight holding entails swap charges on the simulated environment; factor this into strategy and position sizing.

Refund Policy

Evaluation purchases are treated as one‑time service fees. Alpha’s published return policy states that all sales are final and evaluation fees are not refunded, including after passing; instead, qualified traders earn via performance fees on simulated profits per the payout rules.

Profit Split

Qualified traders receive an 80% performance fee (profit split) from eligible simulated profits, subject to rule compliance. The split is consistent across plans unless separately specified (e.g., Alpha Prime’s different terms).

Payout Eligibility

Two payout types exist. Bi‑weekly (Pro/Three) runs every 14 days from the first trade with a $100 gross minimum and at least five trading days before the first payout. On‑demand (Pro/Swing/One/Three) allows requests any time once the account has at least 2% gross profit and meets the 40% Best Day consistency threshold; partial withdrawals reset the consistency window.

Payout Schedule and Processing

Withdrawal requests are made in the dashboard’s Payout tab. Alpha states performance fees are processed and paid within two business days after approval. Traders must close all positions before submitting a request; a compliance review may remove profits linked to invalid trades or rule breaches.

Payment Methods

Supported methods include Rise (Riseworks), Wise, and bank transfer (ACH/Wire/SWIFT). Alpha does not directly process cryptocurrency withdrawals, but crypto can be facilitated through Rise as a third‑party provider.