Research profile
Alpha Capital Group
UK-based prop firm offering one-step and two-step evaluations on MT4/MT5 with funding up to $200K.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Founded
- 2022
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
U.S. traders: Not accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on forex, crypto; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, exchange-traded equities, options; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Alpha Capital Group is a UK-based prop firm offering one-step and two-step evaluation programs for forex, indices, and crypto traders. Known for relatively trader-friendly rules and rapid scaling plans, it competes directly with FTMO and FundedNext in the European retail funded-trader market.
"Help retail traders scale into well-capitalized accounts through fair, transparent funded programs."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Forex, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- London, UK
- Trader availability
- Global (some jurisdictions excluded)
- Known For
- One-step and two-step challenges
- CEO
- Albertas Pacauskas
- Team size
- 100–250
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
Alpha Direct
Source| Account | Fee | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| $2.5K | $30 | 5% |
| $5K | $67 | 5% |
| $10K | $97 | 5% |
| $25K | $197 | 5% |
| $50K | $257 | 5% |
| $100K | $457 | 5% |
| $200K | $897 | 5% |
- Profit split
- Up to 90%
- Payouts
- On demand
- Max allocation
- $200,000
- Max drawdown
- 5% (intraday trailing)
- Daily loss limit
- 3%
- Platforms
- DXTrade, TradeLocker, AlphaTrader
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +High profit split
- +Flexible rules
- +Active community
Trade-offs
- −Simulated capital only
- −News-trading restrictions on some accounts
Alpha Capital Group FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Alpha Capital Group?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Alpha Capital Group before purchasing.
Does Alpha Capital Group offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Alpha Capital Group offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Alpha Capital Group's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 90% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a bi-weekly on-demand basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does Alpha Capital Group's scaling plan work?+
Alpha Capital Group publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $200,000 through scaling. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are Alpha Capital Group's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Alpha Capital Group?+
Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader. Markets: forex, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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