CEO/Founders
Andrew Blaylock and George Kohler
Broker
ACG Market
Date Created
Nov 2021
Years in Operation
4
Platforms
cTrader
DXTrade
MT5
TradeLocker
Payment Methods
Credit or Debit Card
Crypto
PayPal
Payout Methods
Bank Transfer
Riseworks
Wise
Truth Score
Comparison of All Account Types
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| Product Info |
 One Step Challenge Alpha Capital |
Three Step Alpha Challenge |
Two Step Alpha Pro Challenge |
Two Step Alpha Swing Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Sizes Available | 100k, 10k, 200k, 25k, 50k, 5k | 100k, 10k, 200k, 25k, 50k | 100k, 10k, 200k, 25k, 50k, 5k | 100k, 10k, 200k, 25k, 50k, 5k |
| Consistency | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Crypto Leverage | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Fee Refund | No | No | No | No |
| FX Leverage | 1:30 | 1:50 | 1:100 | 1:30 |
| Indices Leverage | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:20 | 1:10 |
| Leverage | 1:30 | 1:50 | 1:100 | 1:30 |
| Maximum Daily Loss | 4% | 4%+4%+4% | 3%+3%, 4%+4%, 5%+5% | 5%+5% |
| Maximum Loss | 6% | 6%+6%+6% | 10%+10%, 6%+6%, 8%+8% | 10%+10% |
| Metals Leverage | 1:9 | 1:9 | 1:30 | 1:9 |
| Minimum Trading Days | 1 Day | 3 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days |
| News Trading | Allowed with Restrictions | Allowed with Restrictions | Allowed with Restrictions | Allowed with Restrictions |
| Profit Split | - | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Profit Traget | 10% | 8%+4%+4% | 10%+5%, 6%+6%, 8%+5% | 10%+5% |
| Rewards | Bi weekly | Bi weekly, On Demand | Bi weekly, On Demand | On Demand |
Who is Alpha Capital Group For? (Trader & Style Analysis)
| Trader Type / Style | Suitability | Why? (The Specific Rule or Feature) | Best Account Choice |
| Indices Scalper | ⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Match | ACG offers 0% Commission on Indices & Commodities. This is a massive edge for scalpers who usually lose profit to fees. | Alpha Pro (Lower spreads) |
| Data-Driven / Systematic | ⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Match | The ACDX Dashboard provides advanced analytics, journal automation, and stats that systematic traders rely on. | Alpha Pro |
| Swing Trader | ⭐⭐ Good Fit | Weekend holding is allowed only on specific accounts. Leverage is lower (1:30), which protects swings from volatility. | Alpha Swing (Must choose this specifically) |
| Forex Day Trader | ⭐⭐ Good Fit | Raw spreads are competitive. The execution is fast, but you must respect the news trading windows. | Alpha Pro |
| News Trader | ❌ Not Recommended | Strict 2-minute restriction (before/after) on opening/closing trades during red folder news. Violations lead to profit deductions. | N/A |
| “YOLO” / Aggressive Trader | ❌ Not Recommended | The 40% Consistency Rule will block your payout if one “lucky” trade makes up more than 40% of your total profit. | N/A |
| HFT / Arbitrage Bot | ❌ Banned | High-Frequency Trading, Latency Arbitrage, and Tick Scalping bots are strictly prohibited and will get you banned. | N/A |
| Copy Trader | ⚠️ Neutral | You can copy your own external accounts, but you cannot use public “pass your challenge” services or copy other people. | Alpha Pro |
Trading Rules & Restrictions
News Trading Policy
Alpha Capital Group allows news trading on most accounts, but with specific restrictions on opening and closing trades during high-impact events.
- Pro Accounts (8% & 10% Plans): You are prohibited from opening or closing trades 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after high-impact news (marked by a red folder on Forex Factory).
- Other Accounts (Alpha One, Alpha Three, 6% Plan): The restriction window is wider—5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the news event.
Prohibited Strategies
High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Martingale & Grid Trading,Order Book Spamming, Group Hedging.
The “Best Fit” vs. “Worst Fit”
The “Best Fit”: The Indices Scalper If you trade US30, NAS100, or Gold (XAUUSD), Alpha Capital Group is arguably one of the best firms in the industry.
- The Edge: Most firms charge $3–$7 per lot commission. ACG charges $0 commission on these assets. Over a month of scalping, this saves you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, directly increasing your bottom line.
The “Worst Fit”: The News Straddler If your entire strategy relies on placing buy/sell stops right before CPI or NFP data releases to catch the spike:
- The Problem: You will hit the 2-minute restriction window. Even if the system lets the trade execute, they will likely deduct the profits later as a “soft breach.”
The “Worst Fit”: The “One Hit Wonder” If you like to max out leverage on a single trade hoping to pass the challenge in one day:
- The Problem: The Consistency Score. Even if you pass the challenge with one massive trade, you won’t be able to withdraw funds until you execute more trades to dilute that one big win below 40% of your total profit. ACG forces you to be consistent, not lucky.
Alpha Capital Group Pros & Cons
These are general pros and cons for detailed or challenge specific comparison you can use our tool
| Pros | Cons |
| ✅ 0% Commission on Indices & Commodities | ❌ 40% Consistency Rule can delay payouts for aggressive traders |
| ✅ High Trust Pilot Rating (4.6/5 stars) | ❌ News Trading Restrictions (2 min window) on Pro accounts |
| ✅ Free Monthly Competitions | ❌ Lot Size Limits exist relative to account size |
| ✅ ACDX Dashboard offers superior analytics | |
| ✅ Scaling Plan up to $2M capital |
ACDX Dashboard Review
Alpha Capital Group distinguishes itself with its proprietary technology, the ACDX Dashboard.
- User Interface: The dashboard is widely praised for being modern, clean, and “lag-free.” It provides real-time metrics on your equity, balance, and drawdown. This is very important for traders personally because otherwise you would have to depend on external tools for this
- Give it or take it but visual view of all metrics are very helpful.
- Built-in Tools:
- Advanced Journaling: Automated trade logging to help you analyze your win rate and R:R ratio.
- Market Analysis: Integrated economic calendars and signal tools directly within the portal.
Common Complaints
Most negative reviews stem from traders misunderstand the News Trading restrictions or the Consistency Rule, highlighting the importance of reading the FAQ before trading.
Restricted Countries
Due to regulatory compliance and banking sanctions, Alpha Capital Group cannot accept traders from the following countries:
- Restricted List: Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine (specific regions like Crimea/Donetsk), Pakistan, Syria, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Cuba, Venezuela, and others on international sanction lists.
- Note to reader: Always check the Terms & Conditions as this list is subject to change
Alpha Capital Group Support Channels
| Support Channel | Direct Link / Action | Availability | Best For… |
| Live Chat (Intercom) | Visit Help Center (Click the chat bubble in the bottom right) | Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 8 PM (UK Time) Weekends: 10 AM – 4 PM | Instant answers, technical issues, and billing questions. |
| Email Support | support@alphacapitalgroup.uk | 24/7 (Replies usually within 2-4 hours) | Complex account inquiries, appeals, or partnership requests. |
| ACDX Dashboard | Login to Dashboard | 24/7 Access | Checking account metrics, billing, and direct support tickets. |
| Discord Community | Join Discord Server | 24/7 (Community-based) | Chatting with other traders, seeing payout proofs, and general updates. |
| FAQ / Knowledge Base | Browse Articles | Always Online | Finding rules on “News Trading,” “Consistency Score,” and “Soft Breaches.” |
Use intercom widget in dashboard if you already have an account and if not email is the second best option.
