Review
General Company Information
Alpha Capital Group has established itself as a leading player in the competitive world of global proprietary trading. The company is dedicated to providing a broad community of traders with the tools and environment necessary to thrive in the financial markets.
Its core mission is to provide a community of over 100,000 monthly active analysts with exceptional trading conditions. These conditions are complemented by cutting-edge analytical tools and customer service that strives for excellence.
History and Growth
Since its founding in November 2021 by traders George Kohler and Andrew Blaylock, Alpha Capital Group has grown rapidly.
In March 2022, they completed their technology and launched services to the public, adding their first client. A month later, they introduced ACG Markets, their in-house broker licensed by Metaquotes, further integrating their trading infrastructure.
In November 2023, ACG Markets obtained the Seychelles FSA license as a deposit-based broker. In December, they gave away 75,000 accounts, and their app surpassed 250,000 users.
In 2024, they expanded their offering with cTrader and DX Trade, and in June, they launched Alpha Futures. Performance fee payments reached $70 million in October. In the fourth quarter, they launched Alpha One and Alpha One X, along with a brand refresh.
By 2025, they plan to launch Alpha Trader and Alpha TV, showcasing their long-term vision and commitment to innovation.
Management Team
Alpha Capital Group’s management team is comprised of professionals with extensive experience in the financial sector. George Kohler, Managing Director and Founder, brings a solid foundation in banking, finance, and investments.
Andrew Blaylock, Co-Founder and Director, has nearly two decades of experience in financial services and founded his own brokerage, giving him a unique perspective on traders’ needs. Blaylock is an advocate for rapid support and transparency within the industry.
Group Structure
The Alpha Capital Group structure encompasses several specialized entities that contribute to its overall mission.
- Alpha Capital: Is the leading prop firm, focused on leveraging traders’ analytical skills to develop data-driven strategies.
- Alpha Futures: Takes proprietary futures trading to the next level, offering a platform with advanced in-house technology to generate accurate and impactful analysis.
- ACG Markets: Is the group’s regulated broker, licensed in the Seychelles. It provides a secure and compliant environment for market participants.
Alpha Pro
The Alpha Pro plan is the standard 2-step evaluation. It allows traders to select a Phase 1 profit target of 8% or 10% at checkout. The Phase 2 profit target is set at 5%.
This plan has a static maximum drawdown of 10% and a maximum daily drawdown based on the balance of 5%. A minimum of 3 trading days is required for each evaluation phase.
Traders who opt for the Alpha Pro plan can access leverage of up to 1:100 on Forex, 1:30 on metals, 1:20 on indices, and 1:10 on oil. An important feature is the ability to hold trades over the weekend during the evaluation phases, although this option is not available for Qualified Analyst accounts.
Regarding news trading, the Alpha Pro plan imposes a 2-minute restriction window before and after the release of relevant news.
Alpha Swing
The Alpha Swing plan is specifically designed for traders who prefer longer-term strategies. This plan offers a 10% profit target for Phase 1 and a 5% profit target for Phase 2.
It features a static maximum drawdown of 10% and a maximum daily drawdown based on the balance of 5%, with a minimum trading period of 3 days required for each phase. Leverage is offered at 1:30 for Forex, 1:9 for metals, and 1:10 for both indices and oil.
One of the advantages of this plan is that it allows swing traders to hold trades over the weekend at all stages, providing greater flexibility. News trading is permitted; however, if a trade is initiated within two minutes before or after a news release, its duration must exceed two minutes to be considered valid.
Alpha One
The Alpha One plan is distinguished by being a single-step evaluation. It requires achieving a Phase 1 profit target of 10%.
The maximum drawdown on this plan is trailing and is set at 6% based on the account’s high-water mark. The maximum daily drawdown is 4% and is calculated based on the balance or equity, whichever is greater. The evaluation requires a minimum of just one trading day.
Regarding leverage, it offers up to 1:30 for Forex, 1:9 for metals, and 1:10 for indices and oil. Similar to the Swing plan, it allows trading to be held over the weekend at all stages. News trading is permitted, although with a 5-minute restriction window before and after relevant news releases.
Alpha Three
The Alpha Three plan features a 3-step evaluation structure. The profit targets are 8% for Phase 1, 4% for Phase 2, and 4% for Phase 3.
The maximum static drawdown is set at 6%, and the maximum daily drawdown is 4%, calculated on the balance or equity, whichever is greater. Each phase of the evaluation requires a minimum of 3 trading days.
Leverage ranges up to 1:50 for Forex, 1:9 for metals, and 1:10 for indices and oil. Like the Swing plan, it allows you to hold trades over the weekend at all stages. News trading is permitted with a 5-minute restriction window before and after the release.
Plan Comparison Table
| Feature | Alpha Pro | Alpha Swing | Alpha One | Alpha Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phases | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Target Benefit Phase 1 | 8% or 10% | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% | N/A | 4% |
| Phase 3 Profit Target | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4% |
| Maximum Drawdown | 10% (Static) | 10% (Static) | 6% (Trailing) | 6% (Static) |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 5% (Balance) | 5% (Balance) | 4% (Balance/Equity) | 4% (Balance/Equity) |
| Minimum Days | 3 per phase | 3 per phase | 1 (Evaluation) | 3 per phase |
| FX Leverage | 1:100 | 1:30 | 1:30 | 1:50 |
| Metals Leverage | 1:30 | 1:9 | 1:9 | 1:9 |
| Indices Leverage | 1:20 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 |
| Oil Leverage | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 |
| Weekend Hold | Yes (Phase 1/2) | Yes (All) | Yes (All) | Yes (All) |
| News Trading | 2 min restriction | Allowed | 5 min restriction | 5 min restriction |
Account Sizes and Prices
| Size | Alpha Pro 8% | Alpha Pro 10% | Alpha Swing | Alpha One | Alpha Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | $77 | $50 | $70 | $50 | - |
| $10K | $147 | $97 | $147 | $97 | $67 |
| $25K | $247 | $197 | $247 | $197 | $157 |
| $50K | $357 | $297 | $357 | $297 | $247 |
| $100K | $577 | $497 | $577 | $497 | $397 |
| $200K | $1097 | $997 | $1097 | $997 | $697 |
Scaling Plan
Alpha Capital Group offers a scaling plan for funded accounts. This allows successful traders to increase their virtual capital up to a total of $2 million across all scaled accounts.
To begin scaling, a trader must achieve 10% growth in their account. The scaling amount equals 10% of the initial account balance.
Trading Rules
Forbidden Strategies
Alpha Capital Group prohibits strategies that exploit unrealistic prices or erroneous trading opportunities, including:
- Arbitration
- Latency Trading
- Front-running price feeds
- High-frequency trading (HFT)
- Reverse trading or group hedging
Using Expert Advisors (EAs)
Alpha Capital Group generally allows Expert Advisors, but prohibits HFT and latency arbitrage strategies.
Deposits and Withdrawals
Deposits
- Card
- Crypto
- Paypal
Withdrawals
- Bank transfer (WIRE, ACH, SWIFT)
- Payment platforms (Rise, Wise)
Customer Support
Alpha Capital Group offers multiple support channels:
- Email: Info@alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Live Chat
- Discord community
- Help Center
Final Opinion
Alpha Capital Group presents itself as a prop firm with a solid offering in the proprietary trading market. The variety of plans, the regulated in-house broker, the advanced platforms, and the competitive conditions are strong points.
The company seems committed to its community and trader support, as evidenced by its customer service channels and published interviews. Free monthly competitions are an added incentive.