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Guides
7 Min

What is a Prop Firm? Complete Guide for Traders (2026)

A prop firm, short for proprietary trading firm, is a company that provides traders with capital to trade financial markets. Instead of risking your own money, you trade the firm's capital, also known as prop trading, and keep the majority of the profits, typically between 70% and 90%. The idea is simple: the firm provides the money and the trader provides the skill. When you make a profit, you both win.

Guides
8 Min

I Was Up 4%. Then I Was Breached. (Trailing Drawdown Tips)

Up 4% on your evaluation and still breached? Trailing drawdown moves with your peak balance. Five tips to protect green days on Alpha One and similar programmes.

Guide
9 Min

Prop Firm for Scalpers: What to Look For (2026)

Choosing a prop firm for scalping? Checklist for hold times, daily loss limits, lot caps, news windows, platforms, and prohibited strategies, plus where Alpha Capital programmes fit.

Guides
15 Min

How to Choose a Prop Firm for Your Trading Style (2026)

The best prop firm is not the highest split - it is the one whose rules match how you actually trade. Match your style to drawdown, hold times, steps, and platform before checkout.

Guides
10 Min

What Makes a Great Prop Firm in 2026? (7 Things Traders Should Check)

The best prop firms in 2026 are not defined by the highest split alone. Seven criteria: transparent drawdown, verified payouts, platforms, evaluation structure, support, and company transparency.

Guides
14 Min

Red Flags When Choosing a Prop Firm (2026)

Most prop firm regret is not bad luck - it is buying before reading the rules. Twelve red flags to walk away from, a five-minute pre-checkout checklist, and what legitimate firms do differently.

Guides
12 Min

Are Prop Firms Legit? (2026)

Yes, prop firms are a legitimate business model in 2026. Most use simulated evaluations and performance-based fees. Learn how to verify a firm, spot red flags, and what UK regulation means before you pay.

Guides
8 Min

Prop Firm vs Broker: What's the Difference? (2026)

A broker executes trades with client money and earns commissions. A prop firm gives traders simulated funds after an evaluation and shares profits via a performance split. Compare capital, fees, risk, and when each fits.

Comparisons
10 Min

Alpha Capital vs FTMO: Plan Variety Compared (2026)

Alpha Capital offers five evaluation plan variants across 1-step, 2-step, and 3-step structures. FTMO offers two. Compare published rules, plan variety, and when each firm fits — re-verify before buying.

Comparisons
12 Min

Alpha Capital vs The5ers: Account Size & Leverage Compared (2026)

Alpha Pro publishes up to $200K simulated funds at entry with 1:100 FX leverage. The5ers offers Hyper Growth, High Stakes, and Bootcamp with different entry sizes and leverage. Compare published specs — re-verify before buying.

Comparisons
11 Min

Alpha Capital vs FundedNext: Scaling Rules Compared (2026)

Alpha Capital adds 10% of initial balance per scale event with no four-month wait. FundedNext's Scale-Up adds 40% after a four-month window. Compare published scaling rules and stylised maths — re-verify before buying.

Blog
12 Min

Prop Firm Trading Rules Explained: Drawdown, Splits & Limits (2026)

Industry-wide prop firm trading rules: drawdown, profit targets, performance splits, and evaluation mechanics — generic, not firm-specific.

Blog
13 Min

Qualified Trading Account UK: Sizes, Fees & How It Works (2026)

UK guide to qualified trading accounts: simulated sizes, performance fees, evaluation paths, and how the funded-account product works.

Blog
10 Min

How Do Prop Firms Work? Step-by-Step 2026

How do prop firms work? Six stages from evaluation to performance fees on simulated funds — with Alpha Capital paths and links to the full prop firm guide.

Blog
7 Min

How to Become a Funded Trader in 2026 (Step by Step)

A funded trader is someone who passes a prop firm evaluation and earns performance fees by trading within set risk rules. The process is simple: choose a firm, pick an account, understand the drawdown and daily loss limits, then trade consistently without breaking the rules.

Blog
9 Min

What is Forex Trading? A Beginner's Guide for 2026

Forex trading is the process of buying one currency while selling another, with the goal of profiting from changes in exchange rates. Because currencies are traded in pairs, every position reflects a view on which currency will strengthen or weaken. For beginners, the key is to understand pairs, pips, leverage, and risk management before scaling up.

Blog
7 Min

One of the Best Prop Firms for Traders in 2026

Alpha Capital Group is one of the best prop firms for traders in 2026, a UK-based prop trading firm offering four evaluation paths (Alpha One, Alpha Pro with 6/8/10% drawdown tracks, Alpha Swing, and Alpha Three), $0 listed commissions, and up to 1:100 FX leverage on Alpha Pro. With over $100M in performance fees paid out, 1.2 million+ traders, and a $50 entry point on the Alpha One 5K evaluation (what many traders search as a prop firm challenge), Alpha Capital Group stands out for evaluation depth, platform choice, and a regulated broker entity (ACG Markets) inside the wider Alpha Group ecosystem.

Prop Firm Review
10 Min

Alpha Capital Review 2026: Plans, Pricing & Verdict

Alpha Capital review 2026: evaluation plans, pricing, platforms, Trustpilot, and who the programmes suit — brand-specific verdict.

Guides
3 Min

Why Day Traders Love Trading Gold

Discover why day traders are drawn to gold, from its 24-hour market access and high intraday volatility to its strong reactions to economic news and safe-haven appeal.

Guides
4 Min

20+ Best Day Trading Podcasts to Get Inspired in 2024

Discover 20+ of the best day trading podcasts in 2024 to stay inspired, improve your trading skills, and learn from experienced traders through insights on strategy, psychology, and market trends.

Guides
3 Min

How to Spot Trend Reversals in Trading

Learn how to spot trend reversals in trading using proven technical signals such as chart patterns, moving averages, RSI divergence, candlestick formations, volume analysis, and trendline breaks to identify potential market turning points.

Guides
3 Min

How to Choose the Right Trading Style and Strategy

Find the trading style that matches your goals, personality, and risk tolerance, from fast-paced scalping to long-term position trading.

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