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FTUK

6.5 B
United Kingdom CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

6.5 B
CFD
Key Differences
Payouts On-Demand vs Bi-Weekly

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTUK 0 wins
0 2
ThinkCapital 2 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating Both 6.5
TrustPilot 4 vs 3.8
Profit Split Both Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%)
Safety Grade Both B
Challenge Variety 25 vs 10 options

Best For:

Trust & reputation ThinkCapital
Fast payouts FTUK

Visual Comparison

FTUK ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTUK Metric ThinkCapital
6.5/10 PFM Score 6.5/10
3.8/5 (632) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
B Safety Grade B
Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) Profit Split 80% (90% with scaling or add-on)
5% (Instant Funding, Two Step, Flex); 4% (One Step) Daily Drawdown Balance based for Lightning and Nexus; Equity based for Dual-Step Intraday
On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$ Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology White-Label
Platforms Trading View
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country
Feb 2021 Established
10 options Challenge Options 25 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size FTUK ThinkCapital Savings
$5K $9 $39 Save $30
$10K $9 $79 Save $70
$25K $9 $139 Save $130
$50K $9 $199 Save $190
$100K $9 $349 Save $340

FTUK vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

FTUK and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

FTUK offers Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) profit split, while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on). FTUK pays out On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step), and ThinkCapital pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, FTUK has a 3.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 632 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: FTUK B, ThinkCapital B.

Overall, ThinkCapital edges ahead winning 2 out of 2 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

FTUK
Pros
Pay After You Pass Flex Challenge ($9 entry); Instant Funding option; on-demand payouts; no stop-loss requirement; news trading allowed; weekend holding allowed; up to 80% profit split; scales up to $6.4M; supports Forex + Futures.
Cons
Acquisition of TradingFunds in 2026 produced migration friction (server reconfiguration, account access issues per TrustPilot). Strict consistency rules (largest day 20-40% of profit). Profit split starts at 60-65% in lower tiers; 80%+ requires scaling.
ThinkCapital
Pros
Powered by ThinkMarkets, a multi-regulated globally trusted broker. Three evaluation paths: one-step Lightning, two-step Dual-Step (Intraday or Swing), three-step Nexus. 80% profit split upgradeable to 90% with scaling or add-on. Bi-weekly payouts with 7-day add-on option. TradingView integration and ThinkTrader platform. Maximum allocation up to $1,000,000.
Cons
Lightning uses 6% trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance only after account grows by 6%. 90% profit split requires scaling or paid add-on. News trading not allowed on Dual-Step Intraday and restricted on Nexus. Swing Dual-Step costs ~40% more than Intraday.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTUK

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTUK or ThinkCapital?

ThinkCapital scores higher overall, winning 2 out of 2 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, FTUK or ThinkCapital?

ThinkCapital has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4/5. FTUK has 632 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTUK or ThinkCapital?

FTUK offers a higher maximum profit split. FTUK offers Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on).

How fast do FTUK and ThinkCapital pay out?

FTUK has On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step) payouts while ThinkCapital offers Bi-weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.