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Alpha Capital

Alpha Direct $10K challenge

The $10K size of Alpha Capital's Alpha Direct program: an instant funding account with a 5% max loss and a 90% profit split. Every limit below is shown as a percentage and as an amount.

6.6 out of 10PropFirmly score for Alpha CapitalRanked 6 of 14 forex firms

The numbers

Account size
$10K
Instant funding
Price
$97
One-time fee
Daily loss limit
3%
$300
Max loss
5%
$500, balance trailing
Profit split
90%
Payouts
On demand after a 3% buffer
Fee refunded
No

How it compares

Target ÷ max loss

n/a

No profit target to reach.

Break-even return

1.08%

Return needed on the funded account, at the starting split, for your share to cover the fee.

Cost per $100K

$970

More expensive than the $890 median for $10K forex challenges at other firms.

What the rules mean in practice

  • There is no evaluation. You trade a funded $10K account from day one, so the loss limits are the only rules between you and a payout.
  • On any single day you can lose up to $300 (3%). Check Alpha Capital's rules for whether that is measured from the day's starting balance or equity, because open trades count.
  • The account fails if you lose $500 (5%). This is balance trailing drawdown: the loss limit rises with your closed balance as you make profit, so it follows your gains.
  • Consistency rule: 15% best-day rule
  • At the starting 90% split, you need about 1.08% return on the funded $10K account to earn back the $97 fee, before any other charges.
  • Payouts: on demand after a 3% profit buffer plus 1% minimum profit.
  • Qualified from purchase with no evaluation phase.
  • Open loss on any single asset must stay under 1% of the starting balance from the first trade.
  • A 3% profit buffer must be built and kept in the account before the first payout.
  • EAs and weekend holding are not allowed; the account cannot be merged or scaled.

This is our reading of Alpha Capital's published rules. The firm's own terms always take priority. See the full Alpha Capital rules.

Other Alpha Direct sizes

Alpha Capital Alpha Direct account sizes
Loss limitsBuy
$2.5KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$21$30Buy
$5KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$46.90$67Buy
$10KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$67.90$97Buy
$25KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$137.90$197Buy
$50KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$179.90$257Buy
$100KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$319.90$457Buy
$200KInstantAlpha DirectNone5% max3% daily · Balance trailing90%$627.90$897Buy

Other Alpha Capital programs

Each at the size nearest $10K.

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Alpha Direct $10K questions

How does Alpha Capital score on PropFirmly?

6.6 out of 10, ranked 6 of 14 forex firms we track. The score rates the firm, not this one account: trader reputation, track record, profit split, pricing, rule flexibility and platform choice, weighted as described on our methodology page.

How much is the Alpha Direct $10K challenge?

The list price is $97, before any discount code. At the time of our check a 30% discount was available.

What is the profit target?

There is no profit target. This is an instant funding account.

What is the maximum loss?

5%, or $500, using balance trailing drawdown. The loss limit rises with your closed balance as you make profit, so it follows your gains.

Is there a daily loss limit?

Yes, 3% ($300).

What profit split does it pay?

90%. Payouts: on demand after a 3% buffer.

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