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 $30–$1,097. Trading runs on cTrader, DXTrade, MT5, TradeLocker.
Alpha Capital challenge types and pricing
29 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 29
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5KAlpha One | 1 Step | $500 | $200 | $300 | 80% | Bi-Weekly |  94 | |
$10KAlpha One | 1 Step | $1,000 | $400 | $600 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 174 | |
$25KAlpha One | 1 Step | $2,500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 374 | |
$50KAlpha One | 1 Step | $5,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 554 | |
$100KAlpha One | 1 Step | $10,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 954 | |
$200KAlpha One | 1 Step | $20,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 1,894 | |
$5KAlpha Pro 6% | 2 Step | $300 $300 | $150 | $300 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 60 | |
$10KAlpha Pro 6% | 2 Step | $600 $600 | $300 | $600 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 110 | |
$25KAlpha Pro 6% | 2 Step | $1,500 $1,500 | $750 | $1,500 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 254 | |
$50KAlpha Pro 6% | 2 Step | $3,000 $3,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 454 | |
$100KAlpha Pro 6% Best Value | 2 Step | $6,000 $6,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 854 | |
$200KAlpha Pro 6% | 2 Step | $12,000 $12,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 1,694 | |
$5KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $400 $250 | $200 | $400 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 80 | |
$10KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $800 $500 | $400 | $800 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 134 | |
$25KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $2,000 $1,250 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 394 | |
$50KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $4,000 $2,500 | $2,000 | $4,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 654 | |
$100KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $8,000 $5,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 1,154 | |
$200KAlpha Pro 8% | 2 Step | $16,000 $10,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 2,194 | |
$10KAlpha Three | 3 Step | $800 $400 $400 | $400 | $600 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 134 | |
$25KAlpha Three | 3 Step | $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 314 | |
$50KAlpha Three | 3 Step | $4,000 $2,000 $2,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 494 | |
$100KAlpha Three | 3 Step | $8,000 $4,000 $4,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 794 | |
$200KAlpha Three | 3 Step | $16,000 $8,000 $8,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 1,394 | |
$5KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $500 | $250 | $500 | 80% | — | 140 | |
$10KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $1,000 | $500 | $1,000 | 80% | — | 294 | |
$25KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $2,500 | $1,250 | $2,500 | 80% | — | 494 | |
$50KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $5,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | 80% | — | 714 | |
$100KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $10,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | 80% | — | 1,154 | |
$200KSwing Plan | 2 Step | $20,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | 80% | Bi-Weekly | 2,194 |
941743745549541,894601102544548541,694801343946541,1542,1941343144947941,3941402944947141,1542,194Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Alpha Capital evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
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 put the run offside even after the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions rather than doubling down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners clear the cap.
- 3
News trading violations
Alpha Capital restricts trading around major news. A position held through a release can void the entire account.
Tip: Confirm the firm's restricted window in its rulebook, then track releases on an economic calendar. Don't rely on memory.
- 4
Not meeting the minimum trading days
Alpha Capital requires at least 1–3 trading days on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
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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