As of November 5, 2026, the ThinkCapital $25K Lightning costs $199 to start as a single payment. You need $2,500 profit before losing $1,500, with trailing balance drawdown. PropTested estimates $752 in typical spend until funded, retries included.
Standard setup
$199one payment
Profit target$2,500
Max loss$1,500
DrawdownTrailing balance
Daily loss$750
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.
$199 to start as a single payment, checked November 5, 2026.
What are the rules of the ThinkCapital $25K Lightning?
Make $2,500 without losing $1,500, measured as trailing balance drawdown. The daily loss limit is $750.
How much does it really cost to get funded with the ThinkCapital $25K Lightning?
About $752 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 $199.
What is a good alternative to the ThinkCapital $25K Lightning?
FundingPips 1 Step Flex at $25K: $153.60 to start and about $303 until funded, against $752 here.