Head to head
FTMO vs ThinkCapital
FTMO and ThinkCapital compared 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. FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The gold standard. Operating since 2015 with $500M+ paid out, famously lenient on news, weekend holding and EAs. The 1-Step's trailing max-loss and Best-Day rule are the only real traps.
Best for: Serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.
Start a FTMO challengeBroker-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 | FTMO | ThinkCapital |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 80% – 90% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Limited |
| Min trading days | 4 days | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | 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
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
ThinkCapital runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 44 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; ThinkCapital restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs ThinkCapital — FAQ
Is FTMO or ThinkCapital better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. FTMO is best for serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.; 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..
FTMO vs ThinkCapital: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% 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, FTMO or ThinkCapital?
ThinkCapital runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 44 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or ThinkCapital allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; ThinkCapital restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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