Alpha CapitalReview: rules, payouts & account sizes

At Alpha Capital Group, we offer add-ons that let you tailor your plan to the way you trade. They are optional upgrades selected at the point of purchase and cannot be added to an existing account afterwards. We currently offer two: the 90% Profit Split and Swap-Free , each priced at approximately 10% of your base plan price. 90% Profit Split The 90% Profit Split add-on increases your performance fee split from the standard 80% to 90% on your Qualified Analyst account. Availability All Alpha One Plans On-Demand Alpha Pro Plans Example On a $25,000 Alpha Pro 8% evaluation, the base on-demand price is $177 and the 90% Profit Split add-on costs $18, for a total of $195. If your Qualified Analyst account later generates enough profit to withdraw $2,500, the standard 80% split pays $2,000, while the 90% Profit Split pays $2,250. That is an additional $250 in performance fees. Swap-Free The Swap-Free add-on removes overnight financing charges (swaps) from your account and replaces them with an extra commission. All instruments, rules, and trading conditions remain the same; only the pricing structure changes. Commission: a charge of $5.0 per lot is incurred for each transaction, in both directions. Spread: Swap-Free evaluations and Qualified Analyst accounts trade on Standard spreads. Availability Available on MetaTrader 5 only All Alpha One Plans All Alpha Pro Plans Please note: Expert Advisors (EAs) are disabled on swap-free accounts and cannot be used.

The Alpha Direct plan is Alpha Capital Group's Instant-Qualified account. Key Features: Profit Targets and Drawdown Limits: Alpha Direct plan: Profit target: n/a - the account is Qualified from purchase, there is no evaluation to pass. Max Drawdown (trailing per high-water mark*): 5% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 3% *Definition of high-water mark: maximum account balance achieved on the account. Example: the initial max drawdown of -5% for a $100,000 account is $95,000. As the max drawdown is trailing based on the high-water mark, if the account reaches $102,000, the new max drawdown will be set at $97,000. This process will continue until the account reaches a high-water mark equal to the trailing drawdown. In other words, once the balance reaches $105,000, the trailing drawdown will remain fixed at the initial balance of $100,000 and will not be moved any further. For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha Direct plan offers leverage of up to 1:30 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:30 Metals: 1:9 Indices: 1:10 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $2.5k = Max 1.25 lots $5k = Max 2.5 lots $10k = Max 5 lots $25k = Max 10 lots $50k = Max 20 lots $100k = Max 40 lots $200k = Max 80 lots Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. Max Risk Rule: Since Alpha Direct has no evaluation stage, the Max Risk Rule applies from your very first trade. If your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. Max Risk per Asset on Alpha Direct accounts, all sizes - 1% If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. What is the 10-minute cool-down period? If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1% threshold. Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Direct account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 0.5% loss ($500). You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5% ($500). The combined loss of 1.0% ($1,000) will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. What happens if I breach this rule? If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. ​ Additional Features: News Trading Trading during major news events is allowed, with a 5-minute window on both sides of the event . You are NOT allowed to execute any new trade, or close an existing trade, on the targeted instrument from 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of the news announcement. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Not Allowed Performance fee 90% profit split On-demand: For a complete explanation about the performance fee on-demand , please refer to its article. The 3% Profit Buffer Before you can request your first on-demand payout, you must build a 3% profit buffer. On a $100,000 account, that is $3,000, which must be reached first and must remain in the account. Once the buffer is in place, you can request a payout of the profits above it, with a minimum of 1% of gross profits ($1,000 on a $100,000 account). The 15% Best Day Rule also applies: no single trading day should contribute more than 15% of the total generated profits. To find the total profit you need, multiply the net profit of your best trading day by 6.67 (the inverse of 15%, that is 1 / 0.15). For example, on a $100,000 account: you first build the 3% buffer ($3,000), then generate at least 1% more ($1,000), for $4,000 in total profit and a balance of $104,000. Using the 15% threshold, your best trading day should be equal to or below $600 ($4,000 x 15%) for you to be eligible to request a withdrawal. You then request a withdrawal of the $1,000 above the buffer and receive $900 with the 90% profit split, while the $3,000 buffer remains in the account. Identity verification (KYC) As Alpha Direct has no evaluation stage, your first identity verification (KYC) takes place once you become eligible to request a payout. If you have already verified your identity with us, this does not apply and your payouts continue as normal. Completing KYC successfully is your responsibility, in line with Veriff's terms; until your identity is verified, payouts cannot be requested. Sources ​ Veriff: End User Terms Veriff: Get Verified ​ Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct. Additional Notes Expert Advisors (EAs) are disabled on Alpha Direct accounts and cannot be used. Alpha Direct accounts cannot be merged or scaled

The Alpha One plan is Alpha Capital Group's 1-step evaluation. Key Features: Profit Targets, Drawdown Limits, Minimum profitable days: One 6% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 6% Max Drawdown (trailing per high water-mark*): 4% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 3% during Evaluation, 4% on Qualified Minimum trading days (Evaluation): 1 One 10% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 10% Max Drawdown (trailing per high water-mark*): 6% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 4% Minimum trading days (Evaluation): 1 One 12% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 12% Max Drawdown (trailing per high water-mark*): 8% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 5% Minimum trading days (Evaluation): 1 *Definition of high water-mark: maximum account balance achieved on the account. Example: the initial max drawdown of -6% for a $100,000 account on the One 10% plan is $94,000. As the max drawdown is trailing based on the high-water mark, if the account reaches $102,000, the new max drawdown will be set at $96,000. This process will continue until the account reaches a high-water mark equal to the trailing drawdown. In other words, once the balance reaches $106,000, the trailing drawdown will remain fixed at the initial balance of $100,000 and will not be moved any further. For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha One plan offers leverage of up to 1:30 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:30 Metals: 1:9 Indices: 1:10 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure on a One account is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $5k = Max 2.5 lots $10k = Max 5 lots $25k = Max 10 lots $50k = Max 20 lots $100k = Max 40 lots $200k = Max 80 lots $300k = Max 120 lots Please note that all Alpha One plans are available up to $200k, with the exception of the One 12% plan, which is available up to $100k. Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. ​ Additional Features: News Trading : Trading during major news events is allowed, with a 5-minute window on both sides of the event . You are NOT allowed to execute any new trade, or close an existing trade, on the targeted instrument from 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of the news announcement. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Phase 1: Holding trades over the weekend is allowed . Qualified Analyst Account: Holding trades over the weekend is also allowed Performance fee on-demand For a complete explanation about the performance fee on-demand , please refer to its article. Important notice If your trailing Max Drawdown gets adjusted to the initial balance (in the situation where your account reaches profits equal to your plan's Max Drawdown %), you are advised to leave a profit buffer on your account if you want to continue trading it. In this scenario, if all profits are requested, they will be withdrawn and paid; however, this will result in the closure of the account . If your account has less than your plan's Max Drawdown % in profits (and the trailing Max Drawdown hasn't been adjusted to the initial balance yet), you can request a payout of all profits, but the trailing Max Drawdown will remain unchanged. For example, on a $100,000 account under the One 10% plan (6% trailing Max Drawdown), $2,000 in profits results in a $102,000 balance, and the trailing Max Drawdown will be set at $96,000. Should you request a payout of all available profits, you will continue to trade the account with a $100,000 balance and the same $96,000 trailing Max Drawdown threshold, after receiving the $2,000 payout. Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct.

The Alpha Pro 6% plan is Alpha Capital Group's standard 2-step evaluation, with slightly lower targets: Key Features: Profit Targets, Drawdown Limits: Pro6% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 6% Phase 2 profit target: 6% Max Drawdown (static): 6% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 3% Minimum trading days (for each phase): 3 For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha Pro plan offers leverage of up to 1:100 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:100 Metals: 1:30 Indices: 1:20 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure on a Pro 6% account is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $5k = Max 2.5 lots $10k = Max 5 lots $25k = Max 10 lots $50k = Max 20 lots $100k = Max 40 lots $200k = Max 80 lots $300k = Max 120 lots Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. ​ Additional Features: News Trading : Trading during major news events is allowed, with a 5-minute window on both sides of the event . You are NOT allowed to execute any new trade, or close an existing trade, on the targeted instrument from 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of the news announcement. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Phase 1/2: Holding trades over the weekend is allowed . Qualified Analyst Account: Holding trades over the weekend is not allowed . Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct.

The Alpha Pro plan is Alpha Capital Group's standard 2-step evaluation. Key Features: Profit Targets, Drawdown Limits: Pro8% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 8% Phase 2 profit target: 5% Max Drawdown (static): 8% Max Daily Drawdown (balance-based): 4% Minimum trading days (for each phase): 3 Pro10% plan: Phase 1 profit target: 10% Phase 2 profit target: 5% Max Drawdown (static): 10% Max Daily Drawdown (balance-based): 5% Minimum trading days (for each phase): 3 For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha Pro plan offers leverage of up to 1:100 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:100 Metals: 1:30 Indices: 1:20 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure on a Pro 8%/10% account is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $5k = Max 2.5 lots $10k = Max 5 lots $25k = Max 10 lots $50k = Max 20 lots $100k = Max 40 lots $200k = Max 80 lots $300k = Max 120 lots Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. ​ Additional Features: News Trading : Trading during major news events is allowed, with a 5-minute window on both sides of the event . You are NOT allowed to execute any new trade, or close an existing trade, on the targeted instrument from 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of the news announcement. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Phase 1/2: Holding trades over the weekend is allowed . Qualified Analyst Account: Holding trades over the weekend is not allowed . Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct.

The Alpha Swing plan is designed for traders who prefer longer-term strategies, with relaxed rules on news trading and weekend holds. This plan provides flexibility, making it ideal for traders who need more freedom in their trading approach. Key Features: Profit Targets, Drawdown Limits: Phase 1 profit target: 10% Phase 2 profit target: 5% Max Drawdown (static): 10% Max Daily Drawdown (balance-based): 5% Minimum trading days (for each phase): 3 For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha Swing plan offers leverage of up to 1:30 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:30 Metals: 1:9 Indices: 1:10 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure on a Swing account is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $5k = Max 1.25 lots $10k = Max 2.5 lots $25k = Max 5 lots $50k = Max 10 lots $100k = Max 20 lots $200k = Max 40 lots $300k = Max 60 lots Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. ​ Additional Features: News Trading : Trading during major news events is allowed. However, if a trade is initiated within 2 minutes before or up to 2 minutes after a news release (a 4-minute window), its duration must exceed 2 minutes for the trade to be valid. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Phase 1/2: Holding trades over the weekend is allowed. Qualified Analyst Account: Holding trades over the weekend is also allowed. Important Notices Swing accounts are only available with the On-Demand payout type . They are also subject to gambling rules and to the Focused Trader Group . ​ Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct.

The Alpha Three plan is Alpha Capital Group's 3-step evaluation. Key Features: Profit Targets, Drawdown Limits: Phase 1 profit target: 8% Phase 2 profit target: 4% Phase 3 profit target: 4% Max Drawdown (static): 6% Max Daily Drawdown (calculated over the highest end-of-day balance or equity, whichever is greater): 4% Minimum trading days (for each phase): 3 For more information on how the daily drawdown works, please refer to our dedicated article. Leverage & Lot Exposure: The Alpha Three plan offers leverage of up to 1:50 across different asset classes, giving traders the ability to manage larger positions relative to their account size: FX: 1:50 Metals: 1:9 Indices: 1:10 Oil: 1:10 Alongside leverage, the maximum lot exposure on a Three account is adjusted based on account size, as follows: $5k = Max 2.5 lots $10k = Max 5 lots $25k = Max 10 lots $50k = Max 20 lots $100k = Max 40 lots $200k = Max 80 lots $300k = Max 120 lots Please note that the maximum lot exposure will depend on your leverage requirements and available margin. During the account review at the withdrawal stage, should any violations of this rule be identified, we follow a strict procedure: Upon the first instance of violating this rule, the performance fee earned through lot sizes exceeding the permitted limit will not be eligible for withdrawal. Upon the second instance of violating this rule, the performance fee will be forfeited and the Qualified Analyst Account will be deactivated. Please note that violations are assessed per position, not per trade idea. Therefore, a sequence of trades can result in multiple violations of this rule. For example, if the maximum lot limit for an account is 10 lots, a single trade of 11 lots followed by another trade of 1 lot, while the first trade remains open, will result in two breach counts and the closure of the account. ​ Additional Features: News Trading : Trading during major news events is allowed, with a 5 -minute window on both sides of the event . You are NOT allowed to execute any new trade, or close an existing trade, on the targeted instrument from 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of the news announcement. For more information about news releases and targeted instruments , please refer to our news trading article. ​ Weekend Hold : Phase 1/2/3: Holding trades over the weekend is allowed . Qualified Analyst Account: Holding trades over the weekend is also allowed . Maximum allocation The maximum allocation is $400,000, which is shared across all five plans: Pro, Swing, One, Three, and Direct.

What is Alpha Prime? Alpha Prime is a traditional proprietary trading company in London, designed for the most skilled and consistent traders. It bridges the gap between retail proprietary trading firms and traditional prop trading, offering retail traders from Alpha Capital Group and Alpha Futures the opportunity to trade live funds alongside seasoned professionals in London with over 30 years of experience. How to Qualify Traders qualify for review to Alpha Prime by either: Reaching a $40,000 profit on a single simulated payout. Achieving five payouts from a single Qualified Account. Reaching $100,000 in lifetime payouts with Alpha Capital Group. Traders can also be selected early by the Alpha Capital team for exceptional performance . Once qualified, simulated accounts are closed and traders transition to Alpha Prime Live Accounts . Benefits of Trading Live with Alpha Prime Optional monthly salary for financial stability. Weekly calls with Alpha Fund Managers for strategy, risk management, and market analysis. No consistency rule: freedom to trade flexibly. No news trading restrictions: trade during key events. No maximum withdrawal requests: uncapped earnings. Static, non-trailing drawdown: greater risk flexibility. Opportunities to visit or work from the Alpha Prime trading floor in London. Scaling potential: increased salary and fund allocation for top performers. Live Account Terms & Rules $10,000 static drawdown account (starting balance, with scaling options). 30% daily loss limit. 60% profit split , in addition to the monthly salary. No cap on withdrawals: full access to earnings. Career growth: high-performing traders can receive increased salary and larger fund allocations. Alpha Prime is the ultimate career progression for traders ready to go live. Traders who decline our live program will receive their final payout and forfeit any further relationship with any branch of the Alpha Group.

Overview Download and installation Login information and setup Viewing assets and creating a watchlist Upon purchasing your evaluation with cTrader as your platform choice, you will receive two emails. One will be from cTrader confirming an account linked to your email, and the other will be from Alpha Capital Group containing your account number and password. For cTrader, we do not require a login number and password. Instead, you can log in using your cTrader email and password. ​ Download and web version: cTrader Desktop cTrader Web Log in using your email address and password. Once you successfully log in, there are a few adjustments we need to make to ensure your trading experience is seamless. Navigate to settings (bottom left of the screen) > Assets Tab Select 'Lots' and deselect 'Set units per Asset class' To view tradable assets, please follow the instructions below: Click the icon in the top left-hand corner. It should now look like the image below: From here, you can select the asset you want to trade by either searching using the search bar or navigating through the dropdown lists. Additionally, you can create a watchlist by clicking the star icon next to the Asset. ​You can access more information about the platform and its features by watching the video below. Problems with login Try resetting your email password here . Check your spam folder for the email; the sender will be [email protected] . Try logging into your terminal using your EMAIL and the new password you have just reset. Problems with orders For support with creating orders, please see the cTrader orders guide . ​

You can easily monitor the rules and your trading objectives by visiting our Trader Dashboard . This dashboard provides a unique suite of analytics and tracking features for your trading account and for each trade you place. Through the dashboard, you can track your performance against the objectives and requirements needed to pass the evaluation stage. You will also gain insights into your trading performance, helping you identify areas for improvement so you can trade the financial markets more effectively.

To view and switch between your accounts, follow these steps: Open the left-hand menu and click Dashboard near the top. You will see a list of all the accounts linked to your profile. You can narrow the list using the Filter button at the top right. Click anywhere on an account row to open that account's metrics.

Overview Login Information and Setup Platform links Upon purchasing your evaluation with TradeLocker as your platform choice, you will receive two emails. One will contain your master credentials (your username/email, password, and server), and the other will include your purchased account number for reference. TradeLocker credentials are master credentials, meaning all accounts you receive will be accessible through them. You can toggle between different accounts within the terminal. For TradeLocker, a login number is not required. Instead, log in using your email address and the password sent to you via email. Download and web version: Web App iOS Android Log in using your email address and password. Note that, if asked, the platform should be set to "Broker/Prop", not "TradeLocker Profile", and set to "Demo", not "Live". The server is "ALPHACAP": Problems with login As mentioned above, TradeLocker credentials are master credentials; therefore, you should keep the very first password you received by email saved, as you will always use it. If you lose it, feel free to email us at [email protected] asking for a password reset. Then try logging into your terminal using your email and the new password.