As of November 5, 2026, the ThinkCapital $10K Lightning costs $99 to start as a single payment. You need $1,000 profit before losing $600, with trailing balance drawdown. PropTested estimates $374 in typical spend until funded, retries included.
Standard setup
$99one payment
Profit target$1,000
Max loss$600
DrawdownTrailing balance
Daily loss$300
Consistency, evaluationNone
Consistency, fundedNone
Activation feeNone
Minimum days3
Leverage1:30
Your split80%
Payouts14 days (7 days add-on)
Trailing, locks at initial balance after 6% growth.
$99 to start as a single payment, checked November 5, 2026.
What are the rules of the ThinkCapital $10K Lightning?
Make $1,000 without losing $600, measured as trailing balance drawdown. The daily loss limit is $300.
How much does it really cost to get funded with the ThinkCapital $10K Lightning?
About $374 on PropTested's simulation, because roughly 26% of attempts pass at a steady risk per day and a failed attempt is paid again. The sticker price is $99.
What is a good alternative to the ThinkCapital $10K Lightning?
FundingPips 1 Step Flex at $10K: $61.60 to start and about $121 until funded, against $374 here.