Prop firm rules
Alpha Capital Group rules
Alpha Capital Group rules for Alpha Direct, Alpha One, Alpha Pro and Alpha Swing: daily loss from the day's start, drawdown, payout paths and consistency.
At a glance · Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K, instant funded
- Account
- Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K
- Profit target
- None
- Daily loss limit
- $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account
- Day resets
- Midnight server time
- Maximum drawdown
- $2,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start
- Consistency
- Best day ≤ 15% of profit, for a payout
- Minimum days
- None
- Maximum size
- 20 lots
- News trading
- Restricted
- Holding trades
- Overnight yes, weekends no
- Time limits
- Closes after 30 days idle
What stands out
Alpha Direct is instant funding. On the 50K: a 3% daily limit from the day's start that ends the account, $2,500 of drawdown trailing your closed balance until it reaches the start, and a best day of 15% of profit or less for a payout. No weekend holds.
Alpha One is a single step at three targets: 6%, 10% or 12%. The drawdown trails on closed balance; one trading day is enough to pass.
Alpha Pro is two steps with two funded paths. Bi-Weekly payouts need five trading days; On-Demand payouts need a best day of 40% of profit or less. The drawdown is static.
Alpha Swing allows weekend holds with lower leverage, and restricts news throughout.
News is restricted once funded on every Alpha account, and funded sizes are capped in lots.
Alpha Direct (instant Qualified)
Sizes 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $2,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start · Daily loss $1,500.
| Rule | Instant funded | Live |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $2,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | Best day ≤ 15% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | None | Not published |
| Maximum size | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight yes, weekends no | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, instant funded
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | None | $75 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $125 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 5K | None | $150 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $250 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 10K | None | $300 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 25K | None | $750 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,250 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 50K | None | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 100K | None | $3,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $5,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 200K | None | $6,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $10,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
Alpha One 10% (1-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $3,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start · Daily loss $2,000 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $3,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $3,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 1 minimum | None | Not published |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:30 FX, 1:9 metals, 1:10 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $500 | $200 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $300 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 10K | $1,000 | $400 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $600 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 50K | $5,000 | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $3,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 100K | $10,000 | $4,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $6,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 200K | $20,000 | $8,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $12,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
Alpha One 6% (1-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $2,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start · Daily loss $1,500 · Target $3,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | Check with the firm | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | – | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $2,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $2,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 1 minimum | None | Not published |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:30 FX, 1:9 metals, 1:10 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $300 | $150 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $200 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 10K | $600 | $300 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $400 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 25K | $1,500 | $750 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 50K | $3,000 | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 100K | $6,000 | $3,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $4,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 200K | $12,000 | $6,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $8,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
Alpha Pro 10% (2-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 static · Daily loss $2,500 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded, Bi-Weekly | Funded, On-Demand | Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | $2,500 | None | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | 5 minimum | None | Not published |
| Days for a payout | – | – | 5 days | – | – |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Restricted | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight yes, weekends no | Overnight yes, weekends no | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $500 | $250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $500 static |
| 10K | $1,000 | $500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,000 static |
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 static |
| 50K | $5,000 | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $5,000 static |
| 100K | $10,000 | $5,000 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $10,000 static |
| 200K | $20,000 | $10,000 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $20,000 static |
Alpha Pro 6% (2-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $3,000 static · Daily loss $1,500 · Target $3,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded, Bi-Weekly | Funded, On-Demand | Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | $3,000 | None | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $3,000 static | $3,000 static | $3,000 static | $3,000 static | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | 5 minimum | None | Not published |
| Days for a payout | – | – | 5 days | – | – |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Restricted | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight yes, weekends no | Overnight yes, weekends no | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $300 | $150 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $300 static |
| 10K | $600 | $300 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $600 static |
| 25K | $1,500 | $750 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,500 static |
| 50K | $3,000 | $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $3,000 static |
| 100K | $6,000 | $3,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $6,000 static |
| 200K | $12,000 | $6,000 (3% of the day's start), ends the account | $12,000 static |
Alpha Pro 8% (2-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $4,000 static · Daily loss $2,000 · Target $4,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded, Bi-Weekly | Funded, On-Demand | Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $4,000 | $2,500 | None | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $4,000 static | $4,000 static | $4,000 static | $4,000 static | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | 5 minimum | None | Not published |
| Days for a payout | – | – | 5 days | – | – |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | Leverage 1:100 FX, 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Restricted | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight yes, weekends no | Overnight yes, weekends no | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $400 | $200 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $400 static |
| 10K | $800 | $400 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $800 static |
| 25K | $2,000 | $1,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 static |
| 50K | $4,000 | $2,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $4,000 static |
| 100K | $8,000 | $4,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $8,000 static |
| 200K | $16,000 | $8,000 (4% of the day's start), ends the account | $16,000 static |
Alpha Swing (2-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 static · Daily loss $2,500 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | $2,500 | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 3 minimum | 3 minimum | None | Not published |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:30 FX, 1:9 metals, 1:10 indices, 1:10 oil | Leverage 1:30 FX, 1:9 metals, 1:10 indices, 1:10 oil | 10 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $500 | $250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $500 static |
| 10K | $1,000 | $500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $1,000 static |
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 static |
| 50K | $5,000 | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $5,000 static |
| 100K | $10,000 | $5,000 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $10,000 static |
| 200K | $20,000 | $10,000 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $20,000 static |
Alpha One 12% (1-Step)
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $4,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start · Daily loss $2,500 · Target $6,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $6,000 | None | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $15,000 (30% of the day's start) |
| Day resets | Midnight server time | Midnight server time | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $4,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $4,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start | $10,000 static |
| Consistency | None | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for a payout | None |
| Minimum days | 1 minimum | None | Not published |
| Maximum size | Leverage 1:30 FX, 1:9 metals, 1:10 indices, 1:10 oil | 20 lots | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Not published |
| Time limits | Closes after 30 days idle | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $600 | $250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $400 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 10K | $1,200 | $500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $800 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 25K | $3,000 | $1,250 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $2,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 50K | $6,000 | $2,500 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $4,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
| 100K | $12,000 | $5,000 (5% of the day's start), ends the account | $8,000 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start |
Where these rules come from
Every figure above is from Alpha Capital Group's own pages, read on 30 October 2026. Where a page leaves a rule open, or two pages disagree, the table says so instead of guessing. Firms change their rules, so the firm's pages have the final word.
The 17 pages checked
- Inactivity · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha direct · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- What is the lot size limit on qualified analyst accounts · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Can i trade news · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Can i hold trades over the weekend · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha prime · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha one 6 10 12 · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- What are the minimum and maximum trading days for the evaluation · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Is there a lot size limit during the evaluation · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- On demand performance fee · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha pro 8 10 · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- If i pass before the minimum trading days what is required for the remaining days · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- What are the daily risk limits and how do they work · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Terms and conditions · alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha swing · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- What is the maximum total loss · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
- Alpha pro 6 · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk
Questions
What is Alpha Capital's daily loss limit?
On Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K account, the daily loss limit is $1,500 (3% of the day's start), ends the account in the instant funded; in the live stage the daily loss limit is $15,000 (30% of the day's start). Checked on 30 October 2026; Alpha Capital's own pages have the final word.
What kind of drawdown does Alpha Capital use?
On Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K account, the maximum drawdown is $2,500 trailing on the closed balance, stops at the start in the instant funded; in the live stage the maximum drawdown is $10,000 static. Checked on 30 October 2026; Alpha Capital's own pages have the final word.
Does Alpha Capital have a consistency rule?
On Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K account, the consistency rule is best day ≤ 15% of profit, for a payout in the instant funded; in the live stage there's no consistency rule. Checked on 30 October 2026; Alpha Capital's own pages have the final word.
Can you hold trades overnight with Alpha Capital?
On Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K account: overnight yes, weekends no. Checked on 30 October 2026; Alpha Capital's own pages have the final word.
Can you trade the news with Alpha Capital?
On Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct (instant Qualified) 50K account, news trading is restricted in the instant funded and allowed in the live stage. Checked on 30 October 2026; Alpha Capital's own pages have the final word.