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Alpha Capital Group vs FTMO (2026)
Alpha Capital Group's Alpha Pro and the FTMO Challenge are both 2-step evaluations with static drawdown and no deadline. Alpha Pro 8% has a lower first target; FTMO gives more drawdown room, more platforms and published prices. Figures come from each firm's own site.
Alpha Pro 8% (2-step)
Best for an easier target
- From
- Not confirmed
- Rule edges
- 2 of 5
2-Step FTMO Challenge
Best for drawdown and platforms
- From
- €89$10K account · up to $200K
- Rule edges
- 3 of 5
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Our verdict
Choose Alpha Capital Group for an 8% phase-1 target and only 3 minimum days per phase. Choose FTMO for 10% static drawdown with a 5% daily limit, four platforms including TradingView, and prices published on its site.
Best for an easier target
Alpha Capital Group
8% then 5%, 3 days per phase, bi-weekly or on-demand payouts.
Best for drawdown and platforms
FTMO
10% static max loss, 5% daily, MT4/MT5/cTrader/TradingView, from €89.
Rule by rule
An Edge marks the better figure on that one rule, and only where both firms publish a comparable number. It is not an overall score: weigh the rows that matter to how you trade.
Alpha Capital GroupFTMOCheapest account
Different account sizes, so no edge
Not confirmed
€89 ($10K)
Profit target
Lower phase-1 target
8% then 5%
Edge10% then 5%
Profit split
Higher base split
80% (90% add-on, on-demand cycle only)
Tie80% (90% with Scaling Plan)
TieMax drawdown
More drawdown room
8% static
10% static
EdgeDaily loss limit
More daily room
4% (balance-based)
5%
EdgeMin. trading days
Fewer required days
3 per phase
Edge4
Time limit
No deadline
Unlimited
TieUnlimited
TiePayouts
Schedules differ in kind, so no edge
Bi-weekly or on-demand (chosen at purchase)
On request, from day 14 after first trade
Platforms
More platform choice
MT5, cTrader
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Edge
Full rules tableShow
| Rule | Alpha Capital Group (Alpha Pro 8% (2-step)) | FTMO (2-Step FTMO Challenge) |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Alpha Pro 8% (2-step) | 2-Step FTMO Challenge |
| Market | Forex / CFD | Forex / CFD |
| Evaluation price | Not confirmed (shown at checkout) | $10K €89 · $25K €250 · $50K €345 · $100K €540 · $200K €1,080 |
| Profit target | 8% then 5% | 10% then 5% |
| Max drawdown | 8% static | 10% static |
| Daily loss limit | 4% (balance-based) | 5% |
| Minimum trading days | 3 per phase | 4 |
| Time limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Profit split | 80% (90% add-on, on-demand cycle only) | 80% (90% with Scaling Plan) |
| Payouts | Bi-weekly or on-demand (chosen at purchase) | On request, from day 14 after first trade |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
Alpha Capital Group: Also sold as Alpha Pro 6% (6%/6%, 6% static, 3% daily) and 10% (10%/5%, 10% static, 5% daily). FX leverage up to 1:100. FTMO: Fees are charged in EUR.
FAQ
Which is easier to pass?
Alpha Pro 8% has a lower phase-1 target (8% vs FTMO's 10%) and fewer minimum days (3 vs 4), but a tighter 8% max drawdown and 4% daily limit versus FTMO's 10% and 5%.
How much do they cost?
FTMO lists €89 ($10K) to €1,080 ($200K) for the 2-Step Challenge. Alpha Capital Group shows prices only in its checkout builder, so we could not confirm them.
When are payouts?
FTMO pays on request from day 14 after your first trade. Alpha Capital Group pays bi-weekly or on demand, depending on the cycle you choose at purchase.
Is a prop firm challenge fee a safe way to start trading?
Treat the fee as money you can lose. Most traders do not pass evaluations, funded accounts are usually simulated, and firms can change their rules. Read the firm's own terms before paying and see our risk warning.
Alpha Capital Group vs FTMO
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