ThinkCapital: the verified review
As of October 29, 2026, ThinkCapital scores 58.7 out of 100 in the 2027 prop firm ranking: #169 of 272 internationally, #130 of 198 in forex and CFDs and #94 of 142 in crypto. Trust score: 60.0 out of 100. Regulators: not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List, as read on October 28, 2026.
2027 edition · updated October 29, 2026 · next updates planned for December 2026 and January 2027 · Ranking methodology
Breach of guidelines We’ve removed a number of fake reviews for this company.
The rating, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Score | What was found | Source | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust · 30 % · 3.00/5 | ||||
| 1. Regulator warnings | 5/5 | Not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List | iosco.org | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 2. Registered company and age | 1/5 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
| 3. Identity and contact | 1/5 | For any questions or support, reach out to us via email at support@thinkcapital.com or via Live Chat | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| 4. Regulated execution partner | 3/5 | Powered by ThinkMarkets: A multi-regulated, globally trusted broker. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 5. Honest marketing | 1/5 | Whether you’re trading forex, indices, or crypto, your profits are real. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 6. Secure website | 5/5 | certificate valid for 80 more days | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| 7. Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers) | 5/5 | 5 points out of 5 (SPF, DMARC, DMARC strict, HSTS, 2 other headers) | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| Payouts · 25 % · 2.80/5 | ||||
| 8. Public payout proof | 3/5 | Payout HistoryCompleteSep 7, 2025PAYOUT AMOUNT$1,500METHODACCOUNT NUMBERCrypto210702766INVOICE | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 9. Published processing time | 1/5 | The minimum payout is $100, and processing takes up to three business days. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 10. Payout frequency and first payout | 3/5 | Evaluation Required1 phaseMinimum Trading Days3 DaysLeverage1:30Profit SplitUp to 90%Payout Frequency14 days (7 days add-on) | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 11. Withdrawal terms and methods | 2/5 | Minimum payout: $100 on every program. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 12. Payout history and incidents | 5/5 | Oct 28, 2026 | ||
| Trader reviews · 20 % · 2.67/5 | ||||
| 13. Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google) | 2/5 | Trustpilot 4 from 605 reviews | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 14. Number of reviews | 3/5 | 605 reviews | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 15. Suspicious review warning | 3/5 | Warning shown by Trustpilot on the profile · Breach of guidelines We’ve removed a number of fake reviews for this company. | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 16. 12-month trend | n/a | Reserved criterion, not rated in 2027 | ||
| Trading conditions · 15 % · 3.33/5 | ||||
| 17. Rule clarity | 3/5 | 11/14 rules documented | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 18. Cost of a $100,000 account | 4/5 | LIGHTNING One Step Challenge $499 For $100K account | thinkcapital.com | Oct 29, 2026 |
| 19. Profit target relative to maximum loss | 3/5 | Max Loss Limit (Challenge)6%Max Loss Limit (Funded)6% | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 20. Drawdown type | 2/5 | Its 7% maximum loss trails your highest balance, in the same way as our Lightning one-step challenge. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 21. Rules restricting how you trade | 4/5 | news trading banned | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 22. What the trader keeps: split and fees | 4/5 | The default profit split is set to 80%, however it can be increased to 90% through the scaling plan. | thinkcapital.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Visibility · 10 % · 3.00/5 | ||||
| 23. Track record | 5/5 | Domain created on 2002-05-13 | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| 24. Websites linking to it | 2/5 | Rank 2,683,791 of 134,979,706 domains | commoncrawl.org | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 25. Press mentions, Wikipedia page | not rated | |||
| 26. Audience | 2/5 | 3,800 YouTube subscribers | youtube.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
Quotes are copied word for word from the firm's public pages, in their language. “n/a”: not applicable, the criterion is left out of its pillar. “Not verified”: the data cannot be found in public sources, and the criterion counts as 1 for as long as that remains the case.
Frequently asked questions
Is ThinkCapital legit?
As of October 29, 2026, ThinkCapital has a trust score of 60.0 out of 100 in the 2027 prop firm ranking. This score covers regulator warnings, the company register, the identity shown, the execution partner, marketing and website security. It is not on the warning lists consulted (AMF, IOSCO I-SCAN, ASIC, FINMA, CNMV and the CFTC RED List). Trustpilot shows a warning on its profile; it is taken into account in the reviews pillar. This score describes what is published and verifiable at that date; it does not guarantee future payouts.
How does ThinkCapital rank in 2027?
ThinkCapital ranks #169 of 272 in the 2027 international prop firm ranking, with 58.7 out of 100, and #130 of 198 in forex and CFDs and #94 of 142 in crypto.
How much does a $100,000 account cost at ThinkCapital?
For the programme read, Lightning (One Step Challenge), a $100,000 account costs about $499, activation fees included, at list price without a promo code, as read on October 29, 2026. Prices change often: check the firm's website before buying.
How does ThinkCapital pay out?
According to its public pages, as read on October 28, 2026: stated processing time, “The minimum payout is $100, and processing takes up to three business days.”; first payout and frequency, “Evaluation Required1 phaseMinimum Trading Days3 DaysLeverage1:30Profit SplitUp to 90%Payout Frequency14 days (7 days add-on)”; withdrawal methods, “Minimum payout: $100 on every program.”. These terms change often: check them on the firm's website before buying.
Which trading platforms does ThinkCapital offer?
According to its public pages, ThinkCapital offers TradingView and ThinkTrader (markets: Forex and CFDs, Crypto).
What are the alternatives to ThinkCapital?
In forex and CFDs, the higher-ranked prop firms are FTMO (77.6), FundedNext (74.0), The5ers (73.8), FXIFY (73.6) and City Traders Imperium (73.5).
Where do these scores come from?
Each score comes from a scale published in the ranking methodology, applied to a public source: regulator lists, company registers, the firm's public pages, Trustpilot, Google, Common Crawl, GDELT, Wikipedia, YouTube. Each criterion shows its source and date above. The ranking cannot be bought: no payment, partnership or promo code enters into a score, and these pages carry no affiliate link. Tradoshi connects the accounts of many prop firms to its trading journal and offers a plan to prop firms: none of this enters into the ranking.
Rating history
- October 29, 2026 · First rating: 58.7/100, #169 internationally.
Every change in score, rank or criterion score is dated here, most recent first; no entry is ever deleted.
A score to correct?
The firm can request the re-evaluation of a criterion, with a fact and evidence, at contact@tradoshi.com; every correction is dated.