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Alpha Capital Group vs ThinkCapital
Alpha Capital Group and ThinkCapitalcompared on the things that actually decide a challenge — profit split, drawdown type, the consistency rule, news and weekend trading — straight from each firm's decoded rulebook. Alpha Capital Group and ThinkCapital are neck-and-neck on FundedWiki's rating (8.4/10 each) — the right pick comes down to how you trade.
Alpha Capital Group8.4/10 · Forex
Flexible evaluation rules — free news trading, very low minimum days, mostly static drawdowns — but the trailing Alpha One and a 40% best-day payout rule are the real catches.
Best for: Active scalpers and news traders who want flexible evaluation rules — take the 1-day Alpha One sprint or the static-drawdown Pro/Swing plans — and who respect the 40% best-day payout rule.
Start a Alpha Capital Group challengeThinkCapital8.4/10 · Forex
Broker-backed credibility with no consistency rule on the evaluation programs and forgiving balance-based daily drawdown — just mind the trailing max-DD on Lightning/Bolt and the strict news window.
Best for: Traders who want a broker-backed firm with no consistency rule — Lightning for a fast 1-step, Dual Step Swing if you need overnight/weekend/news flexibility, Bolt for instant funding.
Start a ThinkCapital challengeSide by side
| Rule | Alpha Capital Group | ThinkCapital |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% (scales to $2M virtual capital) | 80% – 90% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Limited | Limited |
| Min trading days | 1 day | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT5 | ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5 |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 10 |
Green = the trader-friendlier side on that row (higher rating/more rules decoded, no consistency rule, or freer news/weekend trading). Splits and facts are summarized from each decoded rulebook — open a firm for full per-rule detail and sources.
The verdict
Alpha Capital Group and ThinkCapital are neck-and-neck on FundedWiki's rating (8.4/10 each) — the right pick comes down to how you trade.
Alpha Capital Group runs the tighter rulebook, so ThinkCapital gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 50 vs 44 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Alpha Capital Group restricts news trading; ThinkCapital restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
Alpha Capital Group vs ThinkCapital — FAQ
Is Alpha Capital Group or ThinkCapital better?
Alpha Capital Group and ThinkCapital are neck-and-neck on FundedWiki's rating (8.4/10 each) — the right pick comes down to how you trade. Alpha Capital Group is best for active scalpers and news traders who want flexible evaluation rules — take the 1-day Alpha One sprint or the static-drawdown Pro/Swing plans — and who respect the 40% best-day payout rule.; ThinkCapital is best for traders who want a broker-backed firm with no consistency rule — Lightning for a fast 1-step, Dual Step Swing if you need overnight/weekend/news flexibility, Bolt for instant funding..
Alpha Capital Group vs ThinkCapital: which has the better profit split?
Alpha Capital Group advertises a 80% (scales to $2M virtual capital) profit split; ThinkCapital advertises 80% – 90%. Always confirm the current split on the firm's site before you buy — splits change with promos and scaling.
Which has stricter rules, Alpha Capital Group or ThinkCapital?
Alpha Capital Group runs the tighter rulebook, so ThinkCapital gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 50 vs 44 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does Alpha Capital Group or ThinkCapital allow news trading?
Alpha Capital Group restricts news trading; ThinkCapital restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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