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June 23, 20267 Min

Prohibited Trading Strategies on Alpha Capital: What Gets You Breached (2026)

The full list of prohibited strategies on Alpha Capital: arbitrage, latency, HFT, group trading, the 2-minute rule, IP and VPN rules, and what counts as gambling

Guide

June 23, 20265 Min

Best Prop Firm for Gold (XAUUSD) Traders in 2026

What gold traders need from a prop firm: spreads, leverage, news rules, and hold times. See why XAUUSD traders choose Alpha Capital and how the rules fit gold

Explainer

June 22, 20266 Min

Cheapest Prop Firm in 2026? How to Compare Real Cost (Not Just Entry Price)

The cheapest prop firm is not always the one with the lowest entry fee. Learn how to compare true cost, reset fees, and value before you buy an evaluation in 2026.

Explainer

June 5, 20264 Min

What is ACG? Alpha Capital Group and the Alpha Company Ecosystem (2026)

Alpha Capital Group is the prop firm. ACG Markets is the broker. Separate companies, linked ecosystem. This explainer covers what each does and why the names get confused.

Guide

June 5, 20265 Min

Alpha Capital Login Guide: Dashboard, MT5, cTrader, and DXTrade (2026)

Searching alpha log in or dx login? Log in via alphacapitalgroup.uk for your trader dashboard. Platform credentials arrive by email after purchase. Card payments are usually instant; crypto and PayPal may take up to 24 hours.

Guide

June 5, 20266 Min

Copy Trading UK 2026: How It Works, Rules, and Prop Firm Policies

Copy trading in the UK covers social copy platforms, trade copiers, and EAs. Rules differ by broker and prop firm. This guide explains the UK basics and Alpha Capital Group's official copy-trading and EA policies.

Guides

June 1, 202611 Min

How Much Does a Prop Firm Evaluation Cost in 2026?

Prop firm evaluation fees in 2026 typically run $50–$1,000 by account size. See industry ranges, what the fee includes, reset costs, and Alpha Capital pricing from $40.

Guides

May 20, 202610 Min

Alpha Capital Rules Explained: Drawdown, Daily Loss & Evaluation (2026)

The exact, verified Alpha Capital programme rules for 2026: profit targets, daily loss, max drawdown, leverage, weekend holds, and minimum trading days for Alpha One, Pro, Swing, and Three. Always confirm the live version before trading.

Guides

May 20, 20269 Min

Alpha Capital News Trading and Overnight Rules Explained (2026)

Alpha Capital’s news and hold rules vary by programme, so traders need to understand the exact limits before entering around major releases. In general, news trading is permitted, but high-impact events come with short restriction windows that affect when trades can be opened or closed. Overnight and weekend flexibility is strongest on Alpha Swing, which is built for traders who hold positions beyond a single session.

Guides

May 20, 20268 Min

Alpha Capital Swing Account Explained: Rules, Conditions and Who It Is For?

Alpha Swing is Alpha Capital Group’s dedicated evaluation programme built specifically for swing traders who hold positions overnight, through weekends, and across major news events. Unlike standard prop firm challenges that restrict longer-term strategies, Alpha Swing offers flexible rules including weekend holds, overnight trading, and a 10% static drawdown designed to suit daily and weekly timeframe traders. Traders who pass the two-phase evaluation become eligible for performance fees on a simulated Qualified Account, making Alpha Swing a strong fit for disciplined traders who rely on patience, wider stops, and macro-driven setups.

Guides

May 12, 20263 Min

What is Slippage in Forex?

Slippage is the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is actually executed. It primarily occurs during periods of high volatility (like major news releases) or low liquidity (like market rollovers) when prices change faster than orders can be filled. To protect their accounts during evaluations (frequently known as prop firm challenges) and ensure consistent performance fees (or payouts), professional traders manage slippage by avoiding high-impact news and adjusting their stop-loss placements.

Guides

May 12, 20263 Min

What is Macroeconomic Trading?

Macroeconomic trading focuses on analyzing large-scale economic indicators, such as interest rates, inflation, and GDP, to predict broad market trends. Central bank policies and geopolitical events are the primary catalysts that macro traders monitor to determine the fundamental strength or weakness of a currency. Combining macro awareness with technical execution helps traders survive rigorous evaluations (often called prop firm challenges) and achieve consistent performance fees (commonly referred to as payouts).

Guides

May 12, 20263 Min

What is the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP)?

The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) is a monthly US employment report that is a primary driver of volatility in the forex and futures markets. NFP results dictate the strength of the US Dollar; strong data generally boosts the USD, while weak data weakens it. The extreme volatility during NFP can easily breach risk parameters on evaluations (often referred to as prop firm challenges). Professional traders prioritize protecting their capital and waiting for the volatility to settle before executing trades to secure their performance fees (payouts).

Guides

May 11, 20263 Min

What is Scaling In and Scaling Out?

Entering a position in smaller fractions to confirm the market is moving in your favor before committing full risk. Closing portions of a winning trade at specific targets to lock in guaranteed profit while letting the rest run. Using these methods during an evaluation (or prop firm challenge) dramatically reduces emotional stress and protects your simulated capital from sudden market reversals.

Guides

May 11, 20263 Min

What is a Break of Structure (BOS)?

A Break of Structure (BOS) occurs when the price clearly closes past a previous significant high or low, confirming trend continuation. A valid BOS requires a full candle body close; a simple wick past the level is often just a trap. Waiting for structural breaks prevents traders from guessing tops and bottoms, providing the disciplined edge required to earn a performance fee (commonly known as a payout or profit split).

Guides

May 11, 20262 Min

What is a Liquidity Sweep?

A liquidity sweep is a sudden market move that breaches clear support or resistance levels to trigger stop-losses before reversing. It traps breakout traders and stops out early entrants, allowing smart money to collect the orders needed to move the market. Waiting for a sweep before entering a trade helps protect your simulated funds and keeps you on the right side of the market when managing a qualified account (often called a funded account).

Guides

May 11, 20262 Min

What is a Fair Value Gap (FVG)?

A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is a market inefficiency created by rapid price movement that leaves a three-candle gap in liquidity.The market acts like a magnet, often returning to these gaps to rebalance orders, providing traders with high-probability entry points. Utilizing FVGs helps traders maintain tight risk management during an evaluation (often referred to as a prop firm challenge), increasing the odds of becoming a Qualified Analyst.

Guides

May 9, 20268 Min

What are Simulated Funds? (2026)

Simulated funds are virtual capital prop firms use during evaluations and on qualified accounts. Learn how demo trading mirrors live markets and links to performance fees (2026).

Guides

May 9, 20268 Min

Trailing vs Static Drawdown (2026)

Trailing drawdown moves with your peak balance; static drawdown stays fixed from your start. Learn which fits your strategy — Alpha One vs Alpha Pro (2026).

Guides

May 9, 20268 Min

What is a Performance Fee? (2026)

A performance fee is a prop firm's share of simulated profits paid to qualified traders — often called a payout or profit split. Alpha Capital offers up to 80% (2026).

Guides

May 9, 20268 Min

What is a Qualified Trader? (2026)

What is a qualified trader? The person who passed evaluation and trades as a Qualified Analyst — role and terminology, not UK account sizes.

Guides

May 9, 20265 Min

What is a Trading Evaluation? (2026)

A trading evaluation tests skill on simulated funds before you qualify for performance fees. Learn how prop firm challenges work and Alpha One vs Alpha Pro paths (2026).

Announcement

May 7, 20264 Min

Alpha Futures Launches the Premium Plan

As part of the Alpha Group, Alpha Futures has just launched the Premium Tier, designed for professionals who have outgrown standard evaluations. With larger withdrawal caps (up to $6,000 per cycle), a flat $149 one-time activation fee, up to 5 concurrent accounts, and a Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) that does not slide to $0 at your first payout, Premium gives you the runway to actually compound your success.

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