What is ACG Markets? (2026)
ACG Markets is the regulated broker inside our ecosystem. It holds a Securities Dealer's Licence (SD182) from the Seychelles Financial Services Authority and provides the execution, liquidity, and platform infrastructure that the trading experience runs on. It is a separate company from Alpha Capital and Alpha Futures, which are evaluation-based prop firm brands. Same ecosystem, different jobs.
Last verified: June 2026
General information only. This is not financial advice. Verify current legal and account terms on the official site before acting.
Is ACG Markets a broker or a prop firm?
It is a broker. This is the single most common point of confusion, so it is worth being blunt about it.
- ACG Markets opens broker accounts, takes deposits, and routes live orders to the market.
- Alpha Capital and Alpha Futures are prop firms. You pay for an evaluation, trade in a simulated environment, and earn performance fees on simulated profits once you reach a Qualified Account.
If you want the difference between the simulated prop model and a live broker account spelled out, our explainer on whether prop firm accounts are simulated covers it in plain language.
Which broker is behind Alpha Capital?
ACG Markets is the broker connected to our prop firm side. Bringing a broker in-house is how the ecosystem controls execution quality, technology, and liquidity instead of renting all of it from a third party. ACG Markets publishes a targeted execution speed of sub-70ms, which is the kind of detail that only matters once you are placing real orders.
That connection is also why you see shared branding and cross-links between Alpha Capital and ACG Markets, even though they are separate legal entities with separate websites.
Is ACG Markets regulated?
Yes, within its jurisdiction. ACG Markets is authorised by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) under Securities Dealer's Licence SD182, with company registration number 8434915-1 listed in the site footer.
Two honest caveats traders should understand:
- Seychelles is an offshore regulator, not a Tier 1 authority like the FCA or ASIC. It provides oversight, but the protections differ from onshore brokers.
- Regulatory status sits with ACG Markets the broker. The prop firm brands run a separate simulated model and are not retail brokers in the same sense.
If "is this legit" is your real question, our piece on whether futures prop firms are legit walks through how to verify any firm in the space.
What can you trade on ACG Markets?
ACG Markets is a multi-asset broker. Its site lists access across:
- Forex pairs
- Metals (such as gold and silver)
- Indices
- Commodities
Platform access includes MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and our own Alpha Trader platform. If you want to know what Alpha Trader brings to the table specifically, see what Alpha Trader is.
Can US and Canada traders use ACG Markets?
No, not currently. ACG Markets publishes a restricted-jurisdictions section that lists certain countries, including the United States and Canada, where it does not open accounts. Restricted lists change, so confirm on the live site before you sign up.
If you are a US-based trader looking at the prop route instead, our guide on the best prop firms for US traders is the more useful starting point.
ACG Markets vs Alpha Capital vs Alpha Futures
Brand | What it is | What you do there |
|---|---|---|
ACG Markets | Regulated broker (FSA Seychelles, SD182) | Open a broker account and trade live, multi-asset |
Alpha Capital | Forex-focused prop firm | Pass an evaluation, reach a Qualified Account |
Alpha Futures | Futures-focused prop firm | Pass an evaluation, reach a Qualified Account |
The practical takeaway: most traders meet us through the prop firm side first. ACG Markets is the infrastructure layer underneath, and a separate broker account if you want direct live market access.
Who ACG Markets actually fits
ACG Markets makes sense if you want a direct broker account with multi-asset access and a choice of MT5, cTrader, or Alpha Trader, and you are not in a restricted country.
If your goal is to get evaluated and work toward a Qualified Account rather than fund a live broker account, start with Alpha Capital for forex or Alpha Futures for futures instead.
FAQs
Is ACG Markets the same as Alpha Capital Group?
No. They are separate companies in the same ecosystem. Alpha Capital Group runs prop evaluations and Qualified Accounts. ACG Markets is the broker at acg-markets.com that provides execution, liquidity, and platforms. Closely linked, not interchangeable.
Is ACG Markets regulated?
Yes, by the Seychelles FSA under Securities Dealer's Licence SD182. It is an offshore licence, so protections differ from Tier 1 regulators like the FCA.
Which broker does Alpha Capital use?
ACG Markets is the broker connected to our prop firm brands, providing the execution and liquidity infrastructure behind the trading experience.
What can I trade on ACG Markets?
Forex, metals, indices, and commodities, via MetaTrader 5, cTrader, or Alpha Trader.
Can US traders open an ACG Markets account?
No. The United States and Canada appear on the restricted-jurisdictions list. Always check the current list on the official site.
Is ACG Markets a prop firm?
No. It is a broker. The prop firm models are Alpha Capital (forex) and Alpha Futures (futures).
Always verify current legal, platform, and jurisdiction terms on acg-markets.com before opening an account.
