Challenges
Alpha Capital Challenges
Alpha Capital runs 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step challenges with absolute balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with evaluation fees from $40–$1,097. Trading runs on cTrader, DXTrade, MT5, TradeLocker.
Challenge Types
1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step
Account Range
$5K–$200K
Price Range
$40–$1,097
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Drawdown
Absolute Balance
Alpha Capital challenge types and pricing
35 active Alpha Capital challenges across 1 step + 2 step + 3 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 35
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. |  100 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 194 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 394 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 594 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 994 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 1,994 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 140 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 100 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 80 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 154 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 134 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 194 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 294 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 394 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 494 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 494 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 594 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 714 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 714 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 474 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 994 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 1,154 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 1,154 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 854 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 1,994 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance. | 2,194 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 2,194 | |
| $200K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 1,694 | |
| $10K | 3 Step | 8% 4% 4% | 4% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 134 | |
| $25K | 3 Step | 8% 4% 4% | 4% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 314 | |
| $50K | 3 Step | 8% 4% 4% | 4% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 494 | |
| $100K | 3 Step | 8% 4% 4% | 4% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 794 | |
| $200K | 3 Step | 8% 4% 4% | 4% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 1,394 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 4% | 8% | 80% | 14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved. | 294 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 6% 6% | 3% | 6% | 80% | 14 days or on demand payout | 274 |
$5K1 Step
100Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$50
$10K1 Step
194Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$97
$25K1 Step
394Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$197
$50K1 Step
594Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$297
$100K1 Step
994Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$497
$200K1 Step
1,994Profit Target
10%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$997
$5K2 Step
140Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$70
$5K2 Step
100Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$50
$5K2 Step
80Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$40
$5K2 Step
154Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$77
$10K2 Step
134Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$67
$10K2 Step
194Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$97
$10K2 Step
294Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$147
$25K2 Step
394Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$197
$25K2 Step
494Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$247
$25K2 Step
494Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$247
$50K2 Step
594Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$297
$50K2 Step
714Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$357
$50K2 Step
714Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$357
$50K2 Step
474Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$237
$100K2 Step
994Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$497
$100K2 Step
1,154Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$577
$100K2 Step
1,154Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$577
$100K2 Step
854Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$427
$200K2 Step
1,994Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$997
$200K2 Step
2,194Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
On Demand: After having at least 2% of gross profits in the account balance.$1097
$200K2 Step
2,194Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$1097
$200K2 Step
1,694Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$847
$10K3 Step
134Profit Target
8% 4% 4%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$67
$25K3 Step
314Profit Target
8% 4% 4%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$157
$50K3 Step
494Profit Target
8% 4% 4%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$247
$100K3 Step
794Profit Target
8% 4% 4%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$397
$200K3 Step
1,394Profit Target
8% 4% 4%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$697
$10K2 Step
294Profit Target
8% 5%Daily Loss
4%Max Loss
8%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14-day payout or on-demand payout, with the conditions of the 40% Best Day Rule and a minimum of 2% gross profit achieved.$147
$25K2 Step
274Profit Target
6% 6%Daily Loss
3%Max Loss
6%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
14 days or on demand payout$137
Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Alpha Capital evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Drawdown
Absolute Balance
News Trading
Restricted
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
Required
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Min Trading Days
Not specified
Fee refund policy
Alpha Capital does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Alpha Capital challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Alpha Capital's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the absolute balance drawdown
Alpha Capital enforces a drawdown limit on the account balance. Traders typically breach it by oversizing — a single trade that goes against them is enough.
Tip: Cap your risk per trade so a stop-out never approaches the daily or max loss line.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
Alpha Capital enforces a consistency rule (The on-demand payout option includes a 40% consistency rule requirement and a minimum of 2% gross profit). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
News trading violations
Alpha Capital restricts trading around major news. A position held through a release can void the entire account.
Tip: Flatten exposure 5+ minutes before high-impact releases. Use an economic calendar — don't rely on memory.
Who Alpha Capital fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- News-event traders — releases are off-limits or heavily restricted.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
- Scalpers — short-hold strategies aren't permitted.
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