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Alpha Capital

Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital brings a structured, professional feel to the prop space. Their Qualified Analyst accounts and drawdown rules are designed for traders who think long-term. If you’re a swing trader or someone who prefers holding positions with a risk-managed approach, Alpha Capital is worth a close look.
Country
United Kingdom
CEO
Andrew Blaylock and George Kohler
Years in Operation
Challenge Price
$40 - $1,097
Account Size
5k - 200k
Profit Split
80%
Overview
Platforms

cTrader

Trade Locker

DXTrade

MetaTrader5
Assets
Forex
Metals
Indicies
Payment Methods

Credit & Debit Cards

Crypto

Paypal
Payout Method
Riseworks
Bank Transfer
Wise
Commissions
FX & Metals
Raw Accounts: $5 per lot
Standard Accounts: $0 per lot
Indices and Other Commodities
Raw Accounts: $5 per lot
Standard Accounts: $0 per lot
Rules
News Trading Rules (Qualified Analyst Accounts)
- Swing Accounts
- News trading is permitted. However, trades executed within 2 minutes before or after a news release must be held for a minimum of 2 minutes.
- Alpha Pro
- Trading is not permitted within 2 minutes before or after high-impact news events.
- Alpha One, Alpha Pro 6%, Alpha Three
- Trading is restricted during the 5-minute window before and after a high-impact news release.
- Evaluation Accounts
- No restrictions apply—news trading is fully allowed.
Account Inactivity Policy
- Trading accounts will be permanently deactivated after 30 consecutive days of inactivity.
- To maintain account access, users must regularly log in and stay connected.
- Once deactivated, accounts cannot be reinstated or recovered.
Prohibited Trading Practices
- All-or-Nothing Strategy Ban:
- High-risk “all or nothing” trading approaches are strictly prohibited.
- Order Spamming:
- Rapid-fire entry of multiple orders within a short timeframe is not allowed.
Trade Duration Requirements
- The average duration of all trades must exceed 2 minutes.
- At least 50% of total profits must be derived from trades held longer than 2 minutes.
Alpha One Drawdown Policy
- If a 6% trailing drawdown resets after reaching a 6% profit, traders must maintain a buffer above the original balance.
- Withdrawing all profits immediately after the reset will result in account termination.
Risk Management Guidelines
- Repeatedly risking or losing 3.5% to 5% of capital in a single trade or in closely timed trades is considered excessive and is not permitted.
Allocation Limits – Qualified Analyst Accounts
- The maximum capital allocation per trading strategy is capped at $300,000.
Payout Policy
Payout Options (Varies by Plan):
- Alpha Pro, Alpha Pro 6%, Alpha Three: Choose between Biweekly Payout or 2% On-Demand Payout during checkout.
- Alpha Swing, Alpha One: Eligible only for 2% On-Demand Payout.
Biweekly Payout
- Paid every 14 days
- Minimum withdrawal: $100 in gross profits
2% On-Demand Payout
- Withdrawals can be requested at any time, subject to:
- The 40% Best Day Rule is met
- At least 2% of gross profits remain in the account balance
40% Best Day Rule:
- No single trading day may account for more than 40% of total profits.
Broker
ACG Markets
Instrument
CFD
Rating
4.6
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