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Alpha Capital review 2026

The UK prop firm with four challenge formats

Forex / CFDUnited KingdomSince 2022#7 of 59
8.7/10
YourFunding score
From
$397
Profit split
80% (90% as add-on)
Payout speed
Every 2 weeks
Max capital
$400K

Summary

Alpha Capital Group is a widely followed UK prop firm, with more than 18,000 reviews and a 4.7/5 rating on Trustpilot. It offers four challenge formats to suit every style.

Verdict · 8.7/10

A trusted firm that traders love, with plenty of formats to choose from.

Programs

Alpha Pro (2 phases: 10% then 5%, 4% daily loss, 10% max loss) costs $497 for 100K. Alpha One (1 phase: 10% target, 4% daily loss, 6% trailing drawdown) costs the same, Alpha Three (3 phases) costs $397 and Alpha Swing lets you hold positions longer. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, DXtrade and TradeLocker.

Watch the two-minute rule: at least 50% of profits must come from trades held for more than two minutes.

Payouts

The split is 80% on every plan, or 90% with a paid add-on or on Alpha Direct. Two rhythms: every two weeks ($100 minimum) or on demand once consistency conditions are met.

Challenges and conditions

Alpha Pro100K · 2 steps
Price
$497
Target
10% + 5%
Daily loss
4%
Max loss
10%
Profit split
80%
Alpha One100K · 1 step
Price
$497
Target
10%
Daily loss
4%
Max loss
6% (trailing)
Profit split
80%
Alpha Three100K · 3 steps
Price
$397
Target
—
Daily loss
—
Max loss
—
Profit split
80%
Payout frequencyBi-weekly or on demand
Payout speedEvery 2 weeks
MarketsForex, Indices, Metals, Energy
PlatformsMT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker

Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.

Trading rules

Consistency rule50% of profits from trades > 2 min
Minimum withdrawal$100 (bi-weekly)

Rules checked in October 2026. Check any point not listed here in the firm's official terms.

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • 4.7/5 from 18,000+ Trustpilot reviews
  • 4 challenge formats
  • On-demand payouts available
  • Capital up to $400K

Weaknesses

  • 80% split unless you pay for the add-on
  • Two-minute rule
  • 4% daily loss

Who is it for?

A good fit if you…

  • Want a well-rated UK firm
  • Like choosing the number of phases
  • Swing trade (Alpha Swing)

Avoid if you…

  • Scalp very quickly (two-minute rule)
  • Want 90% without a paid add-on

Alpha Capital against competitors

Alpha CapitalFunding PipsFTMO
YourFunding score8.7/109.2/109.0/10
From$397$399≈ $499
Profit split80% (90% as add-on)Up to 100%80 → 90%
Payout frequencyBi-weekly or on demandWeekly to monthlyAfter 14 days, then on demand
Max capital$400K$400K$200K
Founded202220222015
PlatformsMT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLockerMT5, cTrader, Match-TraderMT4, MT5, cTrader
Payouts8.89.39.4
Rules8.68.89.0
Price8.49.67.4
Support8.89.09.5
Reputation9.09.19.8

Score breakdown

Price8.4
Rules8.6
Payouts8.8
Support8.8
Reputation9.0

Read our methodology

FAQ Alpha Capital

Which Alpha Capital challenge should I pick?

Alpha Pro for a classic 2-phase format, Alpha One to move fast, Alpha Three for the lowest price.

What is the two-minute rule?

At least half of your profits must come from trades held for more than two minutes.

Alpha Capital$397 · 80% (90% as add-on)
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