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NYS Markets

6.9 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

6.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Split 100% vs 90%

Verdict: Who Wins?

NYS Markets 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 2
ThinkCapital 2 wins
Overall Rating 6.9 vs 6.3 Clear
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4 Clear
Starting Price $36 vs $39 Narrow
Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%) vs Up to 90% Decisive
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 64.9/100 vs 61.6/100 Narrow
Challenge Variety 25 vs 6 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders NYS Markets
Maximum profit potential NYS Markets
Trust & reputation ThinkCapital
Fast payouts NYS Markets

Visual Comparison

NYS Markets ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

NYS Markets Metric ThinkCapital
6.9/10 PFM Score 6.3/10
4.5/5 (107) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
B+ Safety Grade B
61.6 B Trust Score 64.9 B
80% (scales up to 100%) Profit Split Up to 90%
Instant: 3% daily / 5% trailing. Step 1: 3% daily / 6% max. Step 2: 5% daily / 10% max. Daily Drawdown 3% equity-based (BOLT/Lightning/Nexus); 4% equity-based (Dual Step Intraday); 4% balance-based (Dual Step Swing)
Weekly Payout Frequency 14 days
$36 Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology White-Label
Trading View, Match Trader, MT5 Platforms Trading View, ThinkTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country -
Jan 2015 Established -
6 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 NYS Markets ThinkCapital Savings
$5K $36 $39 Save $3
$10K $79 $79 Same price
$50K $299 $199 Save $100
$100K $529 $349 Save $180

NYS Markets vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

NYS Markets and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, NYS Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $36, which is $3 less than ThinkCapital's starting price of $39. NYS Markets offers 6 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 25.

NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%) profit split, while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%. NYS Markets pays out Weekly, and ThinkCapital pays out 14 days.

For trust and reputation, NYS Markets has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 107 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: NYS Markets B+, ThinkCapital B.

Overall, NYS Markets edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

NYS Markets
Pros
Three programs (Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step). Up to $150,000 simulated capital. 80% profit split scaling to 100%. Weekly payouts within 24h. Available in 190+ countries. MT5, Match Trader and TradingView. NYS Academy education + Smart Journal + NYS GPT. Premium Programme scaling to $2M. Spin & Trade reward feature.
Cons
Instant program enforces 15% consistency rule and 1% max open risk. 2-Step required reaching 8% then 5% with tight risk caps. Founders/UBO not publicly listed. Saint Lucia tech entity (NYS Markets Ltd) + Hong Kong operator (NYS Corp Limited) — offshore structure, unregulated.
ThinkCapital
Pros
5 program types (BOLT instant, Lightning 1-step, Dual Step Intraday/Swing, Nexus 3-step); 90% profit split; 14-day payouts; ThinkTrader + TradingView platforms; ThinkMarkets regulated backing
Cons
Lightning 6% trailing drawdown locks at initial balance; no $2.5K-$50K on Dual Step programs; DSS prices higher than DSI for same account size

Active Deals & Promo Codes

NYS Markets

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, NYS Markets or ThinkCapital?

NYS Markets scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, NYS Markets or ThinkCapital?

NYS Markets has the lower starting price at $36. NYS Markets offers 6 challenge options starting from $36, while ThinkCapital offers 25 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, NYS Markets or ThinkCapital?

NYS Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. NYS Markets has 107 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, NYS Markets or ThinkCapital?

NYS Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%) while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%.

How fast do NYS Markets and ThinkCapital pay out?

NYS Markets has Weekly payouts while ThinkCapital offers 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.