United KingdomSummary
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.
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
- Price
- $497
- Target
- 10% + 5%
- Daily loss
- 4%
- Max loss
- 10%
- Profit split
- 80%
- Price
- $497
- Target
- 10%
- Daily loss
- 4%
- Max loss
- 6% (trailing)
- Profit split
- 80%
- Price
- $397
- Target
- —
- Daily loss
- —
- Max loss
- —
- Profit split
- 80%
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on demand |
|---|---|
| Payout speed | Every 2 weeks |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energy |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker |
Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.
Trading rules
| Consistency rule | 50% 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 Capital |  Funding Pips |  FTMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 8.7/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | $397 | $399 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | 80% (90% as add-on) | Up to 100% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on demand | Weekly to monthly | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $400K | $400K | $200K |
| Founded | 2022 | 2022 | 2015 |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Price | 8.4 | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Support | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Score breakdown
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.
