As of November 5, 2026, the ThinkCapital $50K Lightning costs $299 to start as a single payment. You need $5,000 profit before losing $3,000, with trailing balance drawdown. PropTested estimates $1,130 in typical spend until funded, retries included.
Standard setup
$299one payment
Profit target$5,000
Max loss$3,000
DrawdownTrailing balance
Daily loss$1,500
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.
$299 to start as a single payment, checked November 5, 2026.
What are the rules of the ThinkCapital $50K Lightning?
Make $5,000 without losing $3,000, measured as trailing balance drawdown. The daily loss limit is $1,500.
How much does it really cost to get funded with the ThinkCapital $50K Lightning?
About $1,130 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 $299.
What is a good alternative to the ThinkCapital $50K Lightning?
The5ers Summer Plan 2 Steps at $50K: $99 to start and about $304 until funded, against $1,130 here.