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Market Insights
Latest from the Blog
GuideProhibited 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
GuideBest 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
ExplainerCheapest 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.
Market Analysis
Weekly Market Outlook
Macro recap, key levels, and the week ahead for equities, FX, commodities, and crypto.
Weekly ReportWeekly Market Outlook – June 8th, 2026
Markets remain supported by resilient growth, strong earnings, and continued AI investment. However, rising yields, crowded positioning, and concentrated leadership are making the market more sensitive to volatility and disappointment.
Weekly ReportWeekly Market Outlook – June 1st, 2026
Markets continue to move higher, driven by AI momentum, strong earnings, and resilient growth. However, crowding and concentration remain key risks as the rally becomes increasingly dependent on a narrow group of market leaders.
Weekly ReportMonthly Market Report May 2026
May 2026 market review: oil unwind, equities held, Warsh Fed transition, and six themes to watch in June. Summary from ACG Markets for traders and investors.
Trading Education
Resources for Every Trader
Guides for beginners, strategies for experienced traders, and prop firm comparisons.
GuideCan You Use AI or ChatGPT to Pass a Prop Firm Evaluation? (2026)
Yes, you can use AI for research and analysis, but not to auto-execute trades or follow AI signals. Here is exactly what is allowed under Alpha Capital's rules.
ExplainerWhy Performance Fee Requests Get Delayed (And How to Avoid It) (2026)
Most performance fee delays are operational, not random. Use this checklist to confirm eligibility, avoid request errors, and reduce avoidable postponements.
ExplainerHow Many Evaluation Attempts Are Normal in Prop Trading? (2026)
There is no fixed number of attempts that is "normal," but clear patterns show why traders need multiple tries. Use this guide to set realistic expectations and improve your next evaluation.
Trader Stories
Watch Our Best Traders Win
Real stories from funded traders — their strategies, challenges, and the moments that changed everything.
Trader StoryLeonardo
Leonardo, 21, from Germany, trades EUR/USD and GBP/USD swings around a full-time job. Eleven performance fees with Alpha Capital, ICT weekly bias, and one trade per week on evaluation.
Trader StoryGabriel
Gabriel from Maidstone earned $165,000 in performance fees on a $200K Qualified Account with Alpha Capital. He breaks down gold support and resistance, why he chases capital not percentages, and three tips for beginners.
Trader StoryArchie
Archie started trading at 18 after dodgy signal groups, lost £1,500 in five minutes on a home-run trade, and never looked back. At the London Prop Firm Expo he talks forex and commodities, why ACG is his only firm, and why failure early beats quitting.
