FTMO vs ThinkCapital

Two forex props, one decision. Here’s how FTMO and ThinkCapital compare on the things that cost you money.

Side by side

Metric	FTMO	ThinkCapital
Cheapest entry (true cost)	$370	$299
Profit split	80% → 90% (scaling)	80% (90% w/ add-on)
Drawdown type	Static percentage	6% trailing (Lightning)
Max drawdown	10%	6% trailing (Lightning)
Payout frequency	On-demand (14-day cycle) · fee refunded	Every 14 days ($100 min)
Days to payout	14 days to first · on-demand · 1–2 day	Bi-weekly · ~3 business days
Min payout	$20 bank · $50 crypto	—

Our take: ThinkCapital is the cheaper way in. Match the drawdown model to how you actually trade and you're set.

Longest-running forex prop. $500M+ payouts. US access via OANDA.

ThinkMarkets-backed (FCA/ASIC/CySEC). MT5 for US traders.

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Is FTMO or ThinkCapital cheaper?

On cheapest true-cost entry, ThinkCapital comes in lower. See the table for exact figures.

Which is better, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

It depends on your asset class and drawdown tolerance. The comparison above lays out cost, drawdown and payouts so you decide on facts.

Compared 2026-06-09. Verify current terms on each firm’s site.