# ThinkCapital — Full Content Index (20 Pages)

> ThinkCapital is a broker-backed proprietary trading firm powered by ThinkMarkets, a globally regulated broker with 15+ years of experience. Traders pass funded trading challenges to access simulated capital up to $600K (up to $1.5M on ThinkTrader with scaling), earn up to 90% profit splits, and scale their accounts over time. Open to traders worldwide including the USA. $4M+ paid out to 20,000+ global traders. All accounts are demo/simulated — ThinkCapital is not a broker and does not accept deposits.

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## Page 1: / (Home)
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

ThinkCapital is the only prop firm designed to help traders build their personal brokerage account. Broker-backed by ThinkMarkets.

**Key Stats:**
- Manage up to $600K in funded capital
- Profit split up to 90%
- Payout cycle as fast as 7 days
- Total payouts: $4M+
- 20,000+ global traders

**How It Works:**
1. Choose your program (Lightning, Dual Step, or Nexus)
2. Pass the evaluation (meet profit targets within drawdown rules)
3. Get funded and generate profits
4. Request payouts

**Programs at a Glance ($25K account):**

| Feature | Lightning | Dual Step | Nexus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steps | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Starting price ($25K) | $199 | $199 (Intraday) / $278 (Swing) | $139 |
| Phase 1 profit target | 10% | 9% | 7% |
| Phase 2 profit target | — | 5% | 6% |
| Phase 3 profit target | — | — | 5% |
| Leverage | 1:30 | Dynamic up to 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Max loss limit | 6% | 7–8% | 8% |
| Profit split | Up to 90% | Up to 90% | Up to 90% |
| Payout frequency | 14 days (7 with add-on) | 14 days (7 with add-on) | 14 days (7 with add-on) |

**Why ThinkCapital:**
- Backed by ThinkMarkets (multi-regulated global broker)
- Trade on TradingView and ThinkTrader
- Free backtesting tool (Trader's Gym on ThinkTrader)
- ThinkCapital Academy (coming soon)
- Global presence including USA
- Advanced trading platforms

**Payout Methods:** Crypto (USDT, USDC), Rise, Global bank transfer, ThinkMarkets personal account transfer (not available to US residents)

**Real Payout Examples (Jan–Dec 2025/2026):**
- Tan (Malaysia): $5,452 — $100K account
- Cinar (Turkey): $24,047.55 — $200K account
- Hong (Malaysia): $11,842.79 — $200K account
- Rafikul (India): $3,979 — $100K account
- Alen (USA): $8,331.53 — $240K account
- Adan (Kenya): $5,110.40 — $100K account

**Reviews:** 4.3 stars on Trustpilot (603+ reviews). Recognized by PropFirmMatch and TheTrustedProp.

**Community:** 20,000+ traders, 21,000+ Discord members. Active on Discord, X, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Facebook.

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## Page 2: /lightning/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/lightning/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Lightning Challenge — One-Step Prop Firm Evaluation

The fastest path to funded trading at ThinkCapital. 2,000+ traders already funded.

**Tagline:** Your Fast Track to Trading Success.

**Why Choose Lightning:**
- Rapid Funding: One step, clear targets
- High Profit Retention: Competitive payout structure
- Straightforward Process: No multi-step complexity
- Unrivalled Security: Backed by ThinkMarkets
- Massive Growth Potential: Scale to  $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)
- TradingView Access: Execute trades directly from TradingView charts

**How It Works:**
1. Achieve a 10% profit target
2. Keep max drawdown under 6%
3. Get funded — unlock your account and start trading

**Full Program Parameters:**
- Format: One-step evaluation
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 10%
- Daily Loss Limit: 3% balance-based
- Max Loss Limit: 6% trailing, locks at initial balance once account grows by 6%
- Profit Split: 80% base (90% with scaling or add-on)
- Payout Frequency: 14 days standard (7 days with add-on)
- Leverage: 1:30 (FX); 1:5 Indices; 1:10 Gold/Silver; 1:10 Oil; 1:1 Crypto
- Minimum Trading Days: 3
- Maximum Trading Days: Unlimited
- Daily Loss Type: Balance based
- Max Loss Type: 6% trailing
- Inactivity Period: Minimum 1 trade per 30 days
- Expert Advisors (EAs): Allowed
- News Trading on Funded: Not allowed (4-minute window rule). Add-on available.
- Weekend Holding on Funded: Allowed
- Consistency Rule: None
- Maximum Allocation with Scaling: $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)

**Pricing:**
- $5K account: $59
- $25K account: $199
- $100K account: see site

**Scaling Plan:**
- Achieve 10% return over 3 months → account size boosted by 20%
- Each subsequent scaling event adds 20% of the original starting balance
- Example: $100K → $120K → $140K → $160K (each event adds $20K)
- Maximum allocation: $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)
- Trader must email support to initiate scaling review

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## Page 3: /dual-step/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/dual-step/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Dual Step Challenge — Two-Step Prop Firm Evaluation

Two-phase evaluation available in two variants: Intraday and Swing. 2,000+ traders funded.

**Tagline:** Your Path to Funded Trading Excellence.

**Why Choose Dual Step:**
- Structured Success: Two-phase skill validation
- Frequent Payouts: Weekly possible with add-on, up to 90% split
- Flexible Trading: Intraday and Swing options
- Unrivalled Security: Backed by ThinkMarkets
- Sustainable Growth: Balanced targets for long-term success
- TradingView Access

**How It Works:**
1. Phase 1: Achieve 9% profit target while managing risk
2. Phase 2: Demonstrate consistency with a 5% profit target
3. Get Funded

**Dual Step Intraday — Full Parameters:**
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 9%
- Phase 2 Profit Target: 5%
- Daily Loss Limit: 4% equity-based
- Max Loss Limit (Challenge): 7%
- Max Loss Limit (Funded): 8%
- Leverage: Dynamic up to 1:100 (see dynamic leverage table)
- News Trading: Not allowed (4-minute window rule)
- Weekend Holding & Trading: Not allowed
- EAs: Allowed
- Payout Frequency: 14 days (7 with add-on)
- Profit Split: 80% base (90% with scaling or add-on)
- Minimum Trading Days: 3
- Maximum Trading Days: Unlimited
- Daily Loss Type: Equity based
- Max Loss Type: Fixed to initial starting balance
- Inactivity Period: 1 trade per 30 days
- Consistency Rule: None
- Maximum Allocation: $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)

**Dual Step Swing — Full Parameters:**
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 9%
- Phase 2 Profit Target: 5%
- Daily Loss Limit: 4% balance-based
- Max Loss Limit (Challenge): 7%
- Max Loss Limit (Funded): 8%
- Leverage: Dynamic up to 1:100
- News Trading: Allowed by default, no restrictions
- Weekend Holding & Trading: Allowed by default, no restrictions
- EAs: Allowed
- Payout Frequency: 14 days (7 with add-on)
- Profit Split: 80% base (90% with scaling or add-on)
- Minimum Trading Days: 3
- Maximum Trading Days: Unlimited
- Daily Loss Type: Balance based
- Max Loss Type: Fixed to initial starting balance
- Inactivity Period: 1 trade per 30 days
- Consistency Rule: None
- Maximum Allocation: $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)

**Pricing ($5K account):**
- Dual Step Intraday: $59
- Dual Step Swing: $82

**Scaling:** Same as all programs — 20% boost per event after 10% return in 3 months.

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## Page 4: /nexus/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/nexus/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Nexus Challenge — Three-Step Prop Firm Evaluation

ThinkCapital's lowest entry cost program with three evaluation phases. 2,000+ traders funded.

**Tagline:** The Ultimate Path to Trading Mastery.

**Why Choose Nexus:**
- Progressive Growth: Three carefully structured phases
- Lucrative Earnings: Up to 90% profit split with add-ons
- Flexible Trading: Balance-based drawdown
- Lowest Entry Cost: Most affordable ThinkCapital program
- Add-ons Available: News trading, weekly payouts, 90% profit split
- TradingView Access

**How It Works:**
1. Phase 1: 7% profit target
2. Phase 2: 6% profit target
3. Phase 3: 5% profit target
4. Get Funded

**Full Program Parameters:**
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 7%
- Phase 2 Profit Target: 6%
- Phase 3 Profit Target: 5%
- Daily Loss Limit: 4% balance-based
- Max Loss Limit: 8% fixed to initial account balance
- Profit Split: 80% base (90% with scaling or add-on)
- Payout Frequency: 14 days (7 with add-on)
- Leverage: 1:100
- Minimum Trading Days: 3
- Maximum Trading Days: Unlimited
- Daily Loss Type: Balance based
- Max Loss Type: Fixed to initial starting balance
- Inactivity Period: 1 trade per 30 days
- Expert Advisors (EAs): Allowed
- News Trading: Not allowed by default (add-on available)
- Weekend Holding and Trading: Allowed
- Consistency Rule: None
- Maximum Allocation: $1,500,000 (ThinkTrader)

**Pricing ($5K account):** $59 (lowest entry of all ThinkCapital programs)

**Ideal For:** Traders seeking lower cost entry, three-phase structured approach, weekend holders who don't need news trading.

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## Page 5: /how-it-works/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/how-it-works/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### How ThinkCapital Works — Step-by-Step Guide

**Step 1 — Choose Your Program**

Select from Lightning (1-step), Dual Step (2-step), or Nexus (3-step). Account sizes range from $5K to $100K.
Review the FAQs before starting to understand profit targets, drawdown limits, and payout rules.

Evaluation rules to know:
- Show steady, disciplined trading throughout the evaluation
- Stay within the daily loss cap and overall drawdown limit
- Hit the profit target without breaching drawdown rules

**Step 2 — Pass the Evaluation**

Trade with virtual funds in simulated market conditions. Pass and you're instantly eligible for a funded account.

**Step 3 — Get Funded and Generate Profits**

You trade with ThinkCapital's capital — not your own savings. Broker-backed by ThinkMarkets for institutional-grade execution.

- Manage up to $600K in funded accounts (up to $1.5M on ThinkTrader via scaling)
- Keep up to 90% of profits
- Total payouts to traders: $5,000,000+
- Withdraw in USDT, USDC, Rise, or ThinkMarkets account transfer
- Payouts available as fast as weekly (with add-on)
- Payout certificate available to share publicly

**Step 4 — Request Payouts**

Request via the portal. All open positions must be closed at time of request. Processed within 3 business days. Minimum payout: $100 USD.

**Why Traders Choose ThinkCapital:**
- Backed by ThinkMarkets: 15+ years regulated broker trust
- Trade on TradingView and ThinkTrader
- Flexible challenge types for every trading style
- One of the few global prop firms open to US traders
- 24/7 customer support and active community

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## Page 6: /faqs/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/faqs/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### ThinkCapital FAQ Hub

**Categories:**
- Dual Step Program (2 articles)
- Lightning Program (2 articles)
- Nexus Program (2 articles)
- Affiliate Program (12 articles)
- Funded Accounts (13 articles)
- General FAQs (26 articles)
- Introduction to ThinkCapital Programs (3 articles)
- Penalties FAQ Section (1 article)

**Most Popular FAQ Pages:**
- News Trading Policy, Rule, and Restrictions
- Penalties FAQ Section
- ThinkCapital's guidelines on gambling or reckless trading behavior
- How the payout is processed and how long it takes

**Key Answers:**

Q: What is a funded trading evaluation challenge?
A: A challenge is how traders prove they are consistent and profitable. By meeting profit targets and managing risk within the rules, traders qualify for a funded account and profit split.

Q: What is the profit split?
A: Up to 90%. Base rate is 80%; 90% with scaling or add-on.

Q: Does ThinkCapital allow news trading?
A: Lightning, Nexus, Dual Step Intraday: not allowed by default (add-on available). Dual Step Swing: fully allowed with no restrictions.

Q: Do I need prior experience?
A: Not required. If you can meet profit targets while managing risk, you qualify.


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## Page 7: /about-us/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/about-us/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### About ThinkCapital — Empowering Traders Worldwide

**Company Stats:** 30+ employees, 9 global offices, 24/7 support

**Mission:** Democratize prop trading, making it accessible to traders of all experience levels worldwide. Every skilled trader deserves to succeed regardless of financial background.

**Vision:** A trading world where talent and skill are the only barriers to entry.

**Values:** Transparency and accessibility.

**Why Choose ThinkCapital:**

1. Broker-Backed Expertise: Partnership with ThinkMarkets, a globally recognized multi-regulated broker with a decade+ of financial management and brokerage expertise.

2. Unlock Your Potential: Many talented traders are held back by limited capital, not skill. ThinkCapital provides substantial simulated capital to let traders operate at a scale matching their expertise.

3. Advanced Platforms:
   - ThinkTrader: Proprietary platform with intuitive design, powerful analytics, and built-in Trader's Gym market replay/backtesting tool
   - TradingView Integration: Execute trades directly from TradingView charts

4. Unshakeable Reliability:
   - Powered by ThinkMarkets: multi-regulated, globally trusted
   - Backed by decades of industry experience and strict regulatory compliance

5. Personal Account Growth (unique industry differentiator):
   - Funded traders can withdraw profits directly to a personal ThinkMarkets live brokerage account
   - Allows traders to build their own real trading capital over time
   - Not available to US residents

6. Trader-Centric Approach: Financial backing to maximize trading potential.

**The ThinkMarkets Ecosystem:**
- ThinkMarkets (thinkmarkets.com): Start a real account with a multi-regulated broker
- ThinkTrader: Advanced trading platform with backtesting (Trader's Gym)
- ThinkCapital: Pass evaluation → funded account → build personal capital

**Contact:** support@thinkcapital.com | Live Chat on website

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## Page 8: /partners/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/partners/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### ThinkCapital Affiliate Program — Earn Up to 25% Commission

**Overview:** Earn passive income by referring traders to ThinkCapital. Broker-backed by ThinkMarkets.

**How to Join:**
1. Apply via portal.thinkcapital.com
2. Get approved (team reviews promptly)
3. Receive your unique affiliate code
4. Share code and earn commissions

**Affiliate Tiers:**

| Tier | Referrals | Revenue Threshold | Discount | Commission | Payout | Free Account | Giveaways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1–49 | $5,000–$10,000 | 10% | 10% | Monthly | 10K Challenge | 3x 5K Lightning |
| Pro | 50–149 | $10,001–$30,000 | 15% | 15% | Bi-Weekly | 25K Challenge | 5x 10K Lightning |
| Elite | 150–299 | $30,001–$50,000 | 20% | 20% | Bi-Weekly | 50K Challenge | 10x 10K Lightning |
| Master | 300+ | $50,000+ | 25% | 25% | Weekly | 100K Challenge | 20x 10K Lightning |

**What Affiliates Get:**
- Real-time dashboard: Track performance and earnings
- Prompt payouts: Via crypto or Rise
- Marketing materials: Banners, links, creative assets
- Dedicated support

**Who Can Join:** Influencers, content creators, trading educators, trading enthusiasts.

**Apply:** portal.thinkcapital.com

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## Page 9: /risk-disclosure/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/risk-disclosure/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Risk Disclosure

ThinkCapital provides services of simulated trading and educational tools for traders only. All information is intended solely for educational purposes related to trading on financial markets.

**Key Legal Points:**
- ThinkCapital does NOT act as a broker and does NOT accept deposits
- All challenge and funded accounts are demo/simulated accounts
- ThinkCapital does NOT offer brokerage services, trading services, or custody of investor funds
- The technical solution and data feed is powered by liquidity providers
- All trades on demo or funded accounts are simulated; simulated outcomes do not represent actual trading

**High Risk Investment Warning:** Trading foreign exchange and futures on margin carries a high level of risk. Leverage can work both to advantage and disadvantage. Traders could sustain loss of all invested funds.

**Simulated Accounts Note:** Fees shown on demo and funded accounts are simulated (not actual financial transactions) to help traders understand cost impacts on real trading.

**Staff Opinions:** ThinkCapital is prohibited from providing investment advice or recommendations. All trading decisions are the trader's sole responsibility.

**Accuracy:** ThinkCapital makes best efforts to keep information current but cannot guarantee accuracy.

**Restricted Jurisdictions:** ThinkCapital does not serve Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Zambia, Yemen, Western Sahara, West Bank, Vatican City State, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Samoa, Republic of the Congo, North Korea, Midway Islands, Mali, Guinea, Haiti, Libya, Lebanon, Kosovo, Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Cyprus, Cuba, Central African Republic, Burundi, Burma (Myanmar), British Columbia, Australia, Albania, and Afghanistan.

**Legal Documents:**
- Terms of Service: https://thinkcapital.com/terms-of-services/
- Privacy Policy: https://thinkcapital.com/privacy-policy/

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## Page 10: /tc-faqs/funded-accounts/news-trading-policy-rule-and-restriction/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/funded-accounts/news-trading-policy-rule-and-restriction/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### News Trading Policy — Full Rules

**Accounts where news trading is STRICTLY PROHIBITED (Challenge and Funded):**
- Lightning
- Dual Step Intraday
- Nexus

Any news trading on these accounts = immediate account breach, termination of funded agreement, and forfeiture of all profits.

**Accounts where news trading IS ALLOWED:**
- Dual Step Swing: allowed by default, no restrictions

**The 4-Minute Window Rule (applies to restricted accounts):**
- No trades (including limit and stop orders) may be executed from 2 minutes BEFORE to 2 minutes AFTER a high-impact news event
- Total restricted window: 4 minutes
- Trades opened before this window may be held
- No account activity of ANY kind is permitted during the window (no closing, no new trades, no stop loss hits, no take profit hits)
- Violation = immediate funded account termination, account cancellation, forfeiture of all profits

**What counts as a news event:**
- Only Red Folder events on ForexFactory count
- "All Day" marked red folder events are NOT counted (no specified release times)
- No trading of any pair during Red Folder events

**News Trading Add-On:**
- If purchased at checkout (Lightning or Nexus), news trading is allowed in both Challenge and Funded phases
- All restrictions above are removed for add-on accounts

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## Page 11: /tc-faqs/penalties-faq-section/penalties-faq-section/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/penalties-faq-section/penalties-faq-section/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Penalties FAQ — Complete Guide

All penalty decisions are final and cannot be reversed. Contact support via dashboard if you believe an error was made.

**1. Max Drawdown (Max DD) Breach**
- Exceeding maximum drawdown at any point = automatic account termination
- All positions closed immediately
- Decision is final

**2. Daily Drawdown (Daily DD) Breach**
- Exceeding daily loss limit = immediate account termination
- All positions closed
- Decision is final

**3. News Trading Violation**
- Any trading within the 4-minute high-impact news window = immediate termination
- Funded agreement cancelled, all profits forfeited
- Applies to Lightning, Dual Step Intraday, and Nexus accounts without the news add-on

**4. Copy Trading**
- Copy trading (replicating others' trades) is prohibited
- Detection = immediate account cancellation, all positions closed

**5. Reverse Trading**
- Taking positions opposite to certain signals/trends in prohibited ways
- Detection = immediate account termination

**6. Latency Arbitrage**
- Exploiting price update delays between platforms
- Detection = immediate account termination

**7. Account Expiry (Inactivity)**
- Must place at least 1 trade every 30 days
- Failure = account termination; challenge fees not refunded; funded traders lose payout eligibility

**8. Illicit/Prohibited Trading Activity**
- Fraudulent or illegal practices, insider trading, market manipulation
- Detection = immediate termination

**9. Terms and Conditions Violations**
- Misuse of platform, prohibited activities, policy contraventions
- Detection = immediate termination

**10. Chargebacks**
- Initiating a chargeback without prior resolution attempt with support = serious violation
- Account cancelled, remaining balance and pending profits forfeited
- Decision is final and irreversible

**Courtesy Warning System Note:**
ThinkCapital may issue a warning before taking action on reckless behavior. However, if a drastic shift in strategy is detected after a safe phase (opportunistic aggression, sudden risk increase, account rolling), ThinkCapital reserves the right to skip the warning and issue an immediate reset or breach without appeal.

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## Page 12: /tc-faqs/funded-accounts/how-is-the-payout-processed-and-how-long-does-it-take/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/funded-accounts/how-is-the-payout-processed-and-how-long-does-it-take/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Payout Processing — Full Guide

**Eligibility:**
- Only profits made on the simulated funded account are eligible
- All open positions must be closed before submitting a payout request
- If account breaches while positions are open during payout request, trader loses payout eligibility

**Payout Methods:**

1. **Cryptocurrency (USDT — TRC20/ERC20)**
   - Available globally
   - Fastest method with lowest transactional charges
   - Ensure wallet address is correct before submission

2. **Rise**
   - Secure, email-based payout
   - Supported regions only
   - Flat fee: $50 USD deducted once per month for Rise payouts

3. **ThinkMarkets Live Account Transfer**
   - Transfer profits directly to personal ThinkMarkets live brokerage account
   - Not available to residents of: Afghanistan, American Samoa, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Cuba, Iran, Israel, Japan, North Korea, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Syria, Uganda, United States of America, Yemen, Zimbabwe, and others (see full list on site)
   - US traders must use Crypto or Rise

**Processing Times:**
- Processed within 3 business days
- Reflects in account within 24–48 hours after processing
- Bank transfers may take up to 5 business days in some cases

**Payout Limits:**
- No minimum payout limit, but minimum $100 USD to cover transactional charges
- Trader is responsible for all transactional charges

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## Page 13: /tc-faqs/general-faqs/what-are-thinkcapitals-guidelines-regarding-gambling-or-reckless-trading-behavior-on-the-platform/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/general-faqs/what-are-thinkcapitals-guidelines-regarding-gambling-or-reckless-trading-behavior-on-the-platform/
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### Gambling & Reckless Trading Policy — Full Guidelines

ThinkCapital prohibits any behavior resembling gambling or reckless betting. Traders must use sound risk management strategies.

**What Counts as Gambling:**
- Punting: Few large high-risk trades hoping for quick profit without strategy
- Overleveraging: Using most/all margin in a single trade
- Overexposure: Betting heavily on correlated assets
- All-In Strategies: Large portion of account on one trade without stop losses
- Doubling Down (Martingale): Increasing position size after losses to recover
- Excessive High-Frequency Scalping: Opening/closing trades within seconds without sustainable strategy

**Specific Prohibited Examples:**
1. Overleveraging: Using 80%+ of margin on one trade
2. Overexposure: Multiple long positions on USD/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/USD simultaneously = all exposed to USD
3. Excessive Scalping: 100 trades with 50+ closed in under 60 seconds = prohibited
4. Martingale: 5 consecutive larger losing positions = breach
5. All-In: Risking 5–10% of account on one trade without proper risk management
6. Doubling down on losing positions without stop losses
7. Account Rolling: Buying multiple accounts to retry high-risk strategies on fresh accounts = prohibited
8. Punting: A few high-risk trades to hit profit target with no consistent professional approach

**ThinkCapital's Detection Thresholds:**
- Margin utilization exceeding 60–70% overall on a regular basis = flagged
- High correlated asset exposure = flagged
- Consistently risking more than 2.5% of account per trade or total risk across multiple trades = high risk, may trigger disciplinary action
- Short holding times on high-risk trades in volatile conditions = flagged
- "Coinflip" trading (alternating gains/losses with no edge, e.g., make $3K → lose $3K → repeat) = prohibited

**Consequences:**
1. Initial Warning: Formal warning issued, asked to adjust strategy
2. Escalation: Account restrictions, progress resets, limited access
3. Termination: Account suspension, permanent bar from ThinkCapital programs

**Important Note on Courtesy Warnings:** If ThinkCapital detects a drastic strategy shift after an initial safe phase (sudden risk increase, doubling/tripling risk to "pass quickly"), they reserve the right to skip the warning and issue an immediate reset or breach. This is non-appealable.

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## Page 14: /tc-faqs/funded-accounts/how-the-scaling-plan-works-on-simulated-funded-accounts/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/funded-accounts/how-the-scaling-plan-works-on-simulated-funded-accounts/
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### Scaling Plan — Full Details

**Funded Allocation Limits by Platform:**
- ThinkTrader Accounts: Maximum funded allocation = $600,000 across all challenge types. With scaling: up to $1,500,000.

**Scaling Eligibility:**
- Achieve at least 10% profitability over a 3-month period (approx. 3.33%/month)
- Must make 3 withdrawals during the review period
- Trader must email support@thinkcapital.com to initiate the scaling request — processing begins only after email

**Scaling Mechanics:**
- Each scaling event = 20% increase of the ORIGINAL (initial) demo account balance
- Example with $100,000 account:
  - Initial Balance: $100,000
  - After 1st Scaling Event: $120,000 (+$20K = 20% of $100K)
  - After 2nd Scaling Event: $140,000 (+$20K)
  - After 3rd Scaling Event: $160,000 (+$20K)
  - Continues until cap is reached

**Rules:**
- Account Splitting: Not allowed (cannot divide a passed account into smaller sizes)
- Merging: Not allowed (cannot combine multiple accounts)
- Platform Switching: Not permitted (account stays on the platform it was passed on)

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## Page 15: /tc-faqs/general-faqs/leverage-commission-and-swap-charges-structure/
URL: https://www.thinkcapital.com/tc-faqs/general-faqs/leverage-commission-and-swap-charges-structure/
Last crawled: 2026-03-19

### Leverage, Commission, and Swap Structure — Full Details

**Lightning Challenge & Funded (ThinkTrader — Static Leverage):**
- FX: 1:30
- Indices: 1:5
- Gold/Silver (Commodities): 1:10
- Oil: 1:10
- Crypto: 1:1

**Dual Step & Nexus (ThinkTrader — Dynamic Leverage, both Evaluation and Funded):**

Dynamic leverage applies progressively per tier — higher leverage on smaller positions, automatically reduces as position size grows.

Forex (e.g., GBPUSD):
| Lot Range | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 – 5.00 | 1:100 |
| 5.01 – 10.00 | 1:50 |
| 10.01 – 15.00 | 1:30 |
| 15.01 – 20.00 | 1:15 |
| 20.01+ | 1:10 |

Metals (e.g., XAUUSD):
| Lot Range | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 – 0.50 | 1:30 |
| 0.51 – 1.00 | 1:10 |
| 1.01 – 1.25 | 1:5 |
| 1.26 – 1.51 | 1:3 |
| 1.51+ | 1:2 |

Indices (e.g., US30):
| Lot Range | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 – 8.00 | 1:20 |
| 8.01 – 16.00 | 1:10 |
| 16.01+ | 1:5 |

Oil (e.g., WTI):
| Lot Range | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3.00 | 1:20 |
| 3.01 – 6.00 | 1:10 |
| 6.01+ | 1:5 |

Crypto (e.g., BTCUSD):
| Lot Range | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 – 0.10 | 1:2 |
| 0.11+ | 1:1 |

**Dynamic Leverage Example (12-lot GBPUSD):**
- 5.00 lots at 1:100 → $5,000 margin
- 5.00 lots at 1:50 → $10,000 margin
- 2.00 lots at 1:30 → $6,667 margin
- Total margin required: $21,667

**Commission:** All assets — No commission on ThinkTrader (standard spreads apply)

**Swap Charges:** Visit ThinkMarkets Swap Rates page at thinkmarkets.com/en/forex-trading/swap-rates/

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### Consistency Rule FAQ

**Q: Is there any consistency rule at ThinkCapital?**

**A: No.** ThinkCapital does not impose any consistency rules. Traders are free to use any strategy that is profitable and can be easily replicated.

This is a key differentiator — many prop firms impose consistency rules that limit what percentage of total profits can come from a single trading day. ThinkCapital has no such rule on any program (Lightning, Dual Step, or Nexus).

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### Inactivity Rule — Full Details

**The Rule:** You must place at least ONE trade every 30 days to keep your account active.

**Consequences by Account Type:**

- **Challenge Accounts:** Failure to trade within 30 days → account terminated, challenge fees NOT refunded.
- **Funded Accounts (in profit):** Failure to trade within 30 days → considered a breach → account terminated, trader NOT eligible for any payouts.

**Applies To:** All types of simulated challenge and simulated funded accounts (Lightning, Dual Step Intraday, Dual Step Swing, Nexus).

**Why this rule exists:** Ensures traders remain engaged, prevents account dormancy, maintains a dynamic trading community, and ensures efficient use of resources.

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### Trading Platforms FAQ

**Q: What trading platforms are available at ThinkCapital?**

**A:** ThinkCapital offers ThinkTrader platform with following details:

**ThinkTrader** — ThinkMarkets' proprietary platform
   - Includes full TradingView chart integration
   - Traders can sync their TradingView profiles seamlessly
   - Execute trades directly from TradingView charts
   - Includes Trader's Gym (market replay and backtesting tool)
   - Maximum funded allocation: $600,000
   - With scaling: up to $1,500,000
   - Commission-free trading (standard spreads apply)
   - Dynamic leverage available for Dual Step and Nexus

**Platform Switching:** Not permitted after an account has been passed on a specific platform. The account must remain on its original platform.

**Connecting TradingView:** ThinkTrader accounts can connect to TradingView via web trader or mobile app.

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### ThinkCapital Blog — Trading Education & Market Analysis

The ThinkCapital blog is updated regularly with trading strategy guides, prop firm rule explainers, market analysis, and funded trader success content. All content is written for active prop traders.

**Blog Categories:**
- Getting Funded: How prop trading works, challenge strategies, funded account guides
- Trading Strategies: Technical analysis, indicators, chart patterns
- Trading Tips: Risk management, slippage, execution
- Market Analysis: Weekly market previews and event recaps

**Recent & Featured Articles (as of March 2026):**

- [Best Prop Firm Promo Codes (2026)](https://www.thinkcapital.com/best-prop-firm-promo-codes-2026-thinkcapital-discounts-to-get-funded-fast/) — Official source for ThinkCapital discount codes. Updated weekly.
- [Prop Firm Drawdown Rules Explained: Daily vs Max](https://www.thinkcapital.com/prop-firm-drawdown-rules/) — 9 min read
- [Bollinger Bands Squeeze Strategy: How to Trade Volatility Breakouts](https://www.thinkcapital.com/bollinger-bands-squeeze-strategy/) — 7 min read
- [Trading Week Ahead: March 16–20, 2026 — The Fed Decides Wednesday](https://www.thinkcapital.com/fed-rate-decision-march-2026/) — 5 min read
- [Slippage in Forex: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Avoid It](https://www.thinkcapital.com/slippage-in-forex/) — 12 min read
- [Prop Firm Payouts: How Profit Splits Really Work](https://www.thinkcapital.com/prop-firm-payouts/) — 10 min read
- [What Is Prop Trading? The Complete Guide for 2026](https://www.thinkcapital.com/what-is-prop-trading/) — 6 min read
- [Why Traders Fail Prop Firm Challenges: 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.thinkcapital.com/why-traders-fail-prop-firm-challenges/) — 10 min read
- [Funded Trading Account Explained: Real vs Simulated 2026](https://www.thinkcapital.com/what-is-a-funded-trading-account/) — 5 min read
- [RSI Indicator Explained: How to Spot Reversals (Prop Trading Guide)](https://www.thinkcapital.com/rsi-indicator-explained/) — 7 min read

**Newsletter:** 40,000+ traders subscribed for weekly prop firm tips, funded trader stories, and free tools.

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### What Is Prop Trading? The Complete Guide for 2026

**Published:** February 13, 2026 | Category: Getting Funded | Read time: 6 min

**Key Takeaways:**
- Proprietary trading (prop trading) occurs when firms use their own capital to trade financial instruments for direct profit
- Retail prop firms like ThinkCapital offer simulated funded accounts to the public
- Unlike hedge funds, retail prop firms let you trade virtual capital in a controlled environment — if you generate consistent performance and follow risk rules, you get paid
- This model eliminates personal financial risk while offering exposure to global macro trading, futures, and forex
- Prop trading firms earn through profit splits, not commissions or management fees

**What Is Proprietary Trading?**

Prop trading is a model where a firm trades the financial markets using its own capital rather than client funds. Historically, this was the domain of investment banks and hedge funds. Today, retail prop firms have democratized access by allowing individual traders to operate professionally without traditional capital barriers.

**Retail Prop Trading Definition:** A funding model where a firm provides simulated capital to skilled traders who pass an evaluation phase, allowing them to keep up to 90% of profits without risking personal funds.

**How Modern Prop Firms Work:**

1. Evaluation Phase — Purchase a challenge to demonstrate skill and risk management. Requirements: profit target (8–10%), drawdown limit (static or trailing), minimum trading days, no consistency rules at ThinkCapital.

2. Verification Phase (if applicable) — Confirm consistent, skill-based results before issuing funded account.

3. Funded Trader Status — Trade instruments (Forex, indices, crypto) on a simulated funded account. Profit split typically up to 90%.

**Prop Firms vs Retail Trading:**

| Feature | Personal Retail Trading | Prop Trading Firms |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Source | Your own money | Firm's capital |
| Risk | 100% personal | Limited to challenge fee |
| Buying Power | Limited | High ($100K+) |
| Profit Retention | 100% | 80–90% |
| Losses | You absorb | Firm absorbs |

**Types of Strategies Supported:**
- Global Macro Trading
- Algorithmic Trading (EAs allowed on ThinkCapital)
- Swing Trading
- Technical Analysis
- Scalping and Short-Term Trading

ThinkCapital supports all of the above, including direct TradingView execution.

**Benefits of Prop Trading:**
1. Access to significant capital (accounts from $5K to $100K)
2. High profit splits (80–90%)
3. Built-in risk management discipline (drawdown rules enforce professional behavior)

**Is Prop Trading Legal?** Yes. Prop trading is legal. Legitimate firms operate under clear contractual agreements.

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## Legal & Compliance Summary

**What ThinkCapital is NOT:** Not a broker. Does not accept deposits. Does not offer custody of investor funds. All accounts are demo/simulated.

**What ThinkCapital IS:** A proprietary trading firm offering simulated trading challenges and educational tools, powered by ThinkMarkets.

**Restricted Jurisdictions (cannot use ThinkCapital):** Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, British Columbia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, and others. See full list at https://www.thinkcapital.com/risk-disclosure/

**US Traders:** Accepted for all programs. ThinkMarkets personal account transfer not available to US residents.

**Legal Documents:**
- Risk Disclosure: https://www.thinkcapital.com/risk-disclosure/
- Terms of Service: https://thinkcapital.com/terms-of-services/
- Privacy Policy: https://thinkcapital.com/privacy-policy/

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19. For the most current information visit https://www.thinkcapital.com or the index file at https://www.thinkcapital.com/llms.txt*