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Updated 2026-04-17

Alpha Capital Group Payout Split & Schedule Rule Explained

Alpha Capital Group
Quick Answer

Alpha Capital Group pays funded traders 80% of net profits bi-weekly or on-demand.

The payout is calculated as 80% of your net profit generated in the funded account phase only. This applies after you've passed both evaluation phases and received funding. There are no breaches of this rule since it's a benefit structure, not a restriction.

Key Rule Details

Base Split
80%
Max Split
N/A
Frequency
bi-weekly or on-demand
Consistency Rule
No
Fee Refunded
No

Calculation Example

Account Size: $100,000Payout Split & Schedule: 80%
Account Size$100,000
Payout Split & Schedule Limit80%
Scenario: Closed P&L$5,000 profit generated
Scenario: Floating P&L80% payout split
Total Exposure$4,000
Remaining Buffer$1,000 retained by firm
Limit used:80%

Common Mistakes

Expecting payouts during evaluation
Traders often assume they can request payouts during Phase 1 or Phase 2 challenges. The 80% payout split only applies once you reach the funded account phase. For example, making $1,000 profit in Phase 1 doesn't entitle you to an $800 payout until you're fully funded.
Miscalculating net profit basis
Some traders expect 80% of gross profits rather than net profits. If you made $1,500 but paid $200 in commissions and fees, your net profit is $1,300, so your payout would be $1,040 (80% of net), not $1,200. Always account for all trading costs when calculating expected payouts.
Confusing payout frequency options
Traders sometimes think bi-weekly payouts are mandatory and miss the on-demand option. Alpha Capital Group offers both bi-weekly scheduled payouts and on-demand requests for funded traders. You can choose the timing that best fits your cash flow needs rather than waiting for the next scheduled cycle.
Ignoring minimum payout thresholds
Many traders request payouts without checking if there's a minimum threshold requirement. While Alpha Capital Group offers on-demand payouts, there may be minimum amounts required to process a payout request. Always verify the minimum payout amount before expecting immediate access to your 80% share of profits.

Protection Strategies

Track net profit calculations separately
Maintain your own spreadsheet tracking gross profits minus all fees, commissions, and costs to calculate your true net profit. This ensures you know exactly what 80% of your net profit should be before requesting payouts. Update this daily to have accurate payout expectations.
Plan position sizes around payout goals
Size your positions to generate meaningful net profits that justify payout requests. If you need $400 payouts, target $500 in net profits to receive your 80% share. This approach ensures your trading generates sufficient profits to make payout requests worthwhile after fees.
Set up profit milestone alerts
Create alerts when you reach profit levels that make sense for payouts, such as every $250 in net profit. This helps you track when you've generated enough profit to request an $200 payout (80% of $250). Regular monitoring prevents you from losing track of accumulated profits.
Choose optimal payout timing strategy
Evaluate whether bi-weekly or on-demand payouts work better for your trading style and cash flow needs. Consistent profitable traders might prefer bi-weekly automation, while those with irregular profit patterns should use on-demand requests. Match your payout frequency to your profit generation pattern.

Related Rules

Maximum Daily Loss
4%
Maximum Total Loss
6%
Profit Target (Phase 1)
10%
Profit Target (Phase 2)
5%

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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on Alpha Capital Group's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-04-17.