FTMO vs Alpha Capital Group

Prices, rules and payouts for FTMO and Alpha Capital Group, side by side. Every fact comes from the firm's own website and links to the page it came from. Firm data checked: FTMO 8 October 2026; Alpha Capital Group 8 October 2026.

Quick answer

Pick FTMO if you put transparency first (Transparency Index 70 vs 58).
Alpha Capital Group: we found no verified advantage over the other firm on the points we track — compare the details below.
Either way: both list a top split of 90%; both support MetaTrader 5, cTrader.

Side-by-side comparison

FTMO and Alpha Capital Group compared
Feature	FTMO	Alpha Capital Group
MyPropGenius rating	3.5/5	2.9/5
Transparency Index	70/100 · Good	58/100 · Mixed
Entry price (USD)	No verified US-dollar list price	No verified US-dollar list price
Highest profit split	Up to 90% source Firm's wording: “FTMO Challenge: 1-Step: You receive 90% of the profit.”	Up to 90% (conditions apply — see the firm's wording) source source Firm's wording: “the profit split is 90%”
Account types	1-Step, 2-Step source source	1-Step, 2-Step, Instant funding source source
Markets	Forex, Futures, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Metals source source	Forex, Indices, Commodities, Metals source source
Platforms	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader source	DXtrade, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, cTrader source
Maximum drawdown type	Static source · Trailing (incl. end-of-day trailing) source — differs by account type	Static source · Trailing (incl. end-of-day trailing) source — differs by account type
US traders	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Scalping	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
News trading	Allowed (at least one account type) source	Not confirmed
EAs / trading bots	Allowed (at least one account type) source	Allowed (at least one account type) source
Weekend holding	Allowed (at least one account type) source	Allowed (at least one account type) source
Evaluation time limit	No time limit (at least one account type) source	No time limit (at least one account type) source
Scaling plan	Yes source	Yes source
Date checked	8 October 2026	8 October 2026

How to read this: every value comes from the firm's own website and the "source" links go to the page it came from. "Not confirmed" means the firm's site did not clearly state it, or it applies only with conditions (for example a window around news releases or a paid add-on). "At least one account type" means the rule can differ between a firm's programmes — check the linked page for the account you want. The rating is the firm's Transparency Index score ÷ 20: it measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership, not how likely you are to pass or be paid.

About FTMO

FTMO sells two evaluation products for CFD trading: the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step. source
It also runs FTMO Futures, with two monthly-subscription evaluations called Growth and Pro. source
All accounts are demo accounts with fictitious funds; traders who pass and trade an FTMO Account can earn rewards paid in real money. source
The homepage pricing table offers account sizes from $10,000 to $200,000 for a one-time fee. source
The 1-Step pays a 90% reward split from the start; the 2-Step starts at 80% and can rise to 90%. source
FTMO's site says it has operated "since 2015" and shows "$650M+ Paid in rewards" and "4.5M+ Customers worldwide". These are the firm's own figures, which we have not verified. source
The firm's footer states that FTMO only provides simulated trading and educational tools, and that FTMO companies do not act as a broker or accept deposits. source

From our FTMO review: each sentence links to the firm's own page it comes from (pages saved 7–8 October 2026).

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About Alpha Capital Group

Alpha Capital Group describes itself as a UK prop firm that runs simulated evaluations. source
Its site lists forex, metals, indices and commodities as the markets. source
Traders who pass move to a Qualified Account, where they can earn a performance fee on simulated profits. source
The terms say the accounts are fully simulated, not live trading accounts. source
Four plans are currently on sale: Alpha One (one step), Alpha Pro (two steps), Alpha Swing and Alpha Direct, which is Qualified from purchase with no evaluation. source
A fifth plan, Alpha Three, is described in the terms, but the firm says it is not currently offered for new purchases. source
The site footer names the operator as Alpha Capital Group Limited, company number 13719951. source

From our Alpha Capital Group review: each sentence links to the firm's own page it comes from (pages saved 7–9 October 2026).

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FTMO vs Alpha Capital Group: FAQ

Which has the higher profit split, FTMO or Alpha Capital Group?

FTMO lists up to 90%; Alpha Capital Group lists up to 90%. These are the highest splits each firm says a trader can reach, which can depend on the account type or a scaling plan. Figures checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026.

Do FTMO and Alpha Capital Group accept US traders?

FTMO's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. Alpha Capital Group's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. Answers checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026; check the firm's current country list before you buy.

Which platforms do FTMO and Alpha Capital Group support?

FTMO: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader. Alpha Capital Group: DXtrade, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, cTrader. From each firm's own website.

Which has the higher MyPropGenius rating?

FTMO has the higher MyPropGenius rating. FTMO: 3.5/5 (Transparency Index 70/100, Good). Alpha Capital Group: 2.9/5 (Transparency Index 58/100, Mixed). The rating measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership; it does not predict whether you will pass or be paid.