As of November 5, 2026, the ThinkCapital $5K Lightning costs $59 to start as a single payment. You need $500 profit before losing $300, with trailing balance drawdown. PropTested estimates $223 in typical spend until funded, retries included.
Standard setup
$59one payment
Profit target$500
Max loss$300
DrawdownTrailing balance
Daily loss$150
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.
$59 to start as a single payment, checked November 5, 2026.
What are the rules of the ThinkCapital $5K Lightning?
Make $500 without losing $300, measured as trailing balance drawdown. The daily loss limit is $150.
How much does it really cost to get funded with the ThinkCapital $5K Lightning?
About $223 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 $59.
What is a good alternative to the ThinkCapital $5K Lightning?
FundingPips 2 Step Standard at $5K: $25.60 to start and about $70 until funded, against $223 here.