Updated 2026-03-08
Alpha Capital Group Profit Target (Phase 1) Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Alpha Capital Group requires a 10% profit target on the initial account balance to pass Phase 1.
The target is calculated as 10% of your starting balance (e.g., $5,000 on a $50,000 account). Only realized profits count toward the target, not floating P&L. Failing to reach this target means you cannot advance to Phase 2 of the evaluation.
Key Rule Details
Target
10%
Dollar Target ($100,000)
$10,000
Phase
Phase 1 only
Time Limit
None
Min Days
None
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Counting Unrealized Profits
Traders assume their floating P&L counts toward the 10% target when positions are still open. Alpha Capital Group only counts closed, realized profits. On a $50,000 account, having $5,000 in open profits doesn't meet the target until those positions are closed for actual profit.
Hitting Drawdown Limits First
Aggressive trading to reach the 10% target often triggers the 4% daily loss or 6% total loss limits. On a $100,000 account, risking too much while chasing the $10,000 target can result in a $4,000 daily loss breach, ending the challenge before reaching the profit goal.
Miscalculating Required Profit Amount
Some traders calculate 10% based on current balance instead of initial balance. On a $25,000 account that's grown to $27,000, the target remains $2,500 (10% of initial $25,000), not $2,700. This miscalculation leads to premature withdrawal attempts.
Rushing Near Time Limits
Traders panic when approaching evaluation deadlines and take excessive risks to hit the 10% target quickly. This desperation often leads to violating the daily loss limit or total drawdown rule, failing the evaluation despite being close to the profit target.
Protection Strategies
Set Personal Target Above 10% Minimum
Aim for 12-13% profit instead of exactly 10% to create a safety buffer. On a $50,000 account, targeting $6,500 instead of $5,000 accounts for any calculation discrepancies or small losses that might reduce your realized gains below the minimum threshold.
Use Conservative Position Sizing for Consistency
Risk only 1-2% per trade to steadily build toward the 10% target without triggering loss limits. On a $100,000 account, this means $1,000-$2,000 risk per trade, allowing for multiple attempts to reach the $10,000 target while staying within the 6% total loss limit.
Set Profit Tracking Alerts at Milestones
Monitor progress at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% of your profit target to stay on track. For a $25,000 account, set alerts at $625, $1,250, $1,875, and $2,250 realized profits to gauge your pace toward the $2,500 target without overtrading.
Avoid Trading During High Impact News
Skip major news events that could cause volatile swings exceeding your daily loss limit while chasing profits. Even though Alpha Capital Group allows news trading, the 4% daily loss rule means unexpected volatility could end your evaluation before you reach the 10% profit target.
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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 2026-03-08.