Scalping
Both firms allow scalping, but with different technical constraints and cost structures.
- Rules and Limitations: RebelsFunding permits scalping as long as trades last more than 30 seconds; anything shorter is considered prohibited aggressive scalping. Think Capital has no time limit but restricts "stacking" to a maximum of 2 simultaneous positions, which heavily limits high-frequency layering.
- Risk and Drawdown: RebelsFunding traders in Copper, Bronze, or Silver accounts benefit from a 10% static drawdown, giving more breathing room for intraday fluctuations. Think Capital's Lightning and Bolt programs use a 6% trailing drawdown, which is much tighter for scalpers as the limit moves up with profits.
- Platforms and Costs: RebelsFunding uses its proprietary "RF-Trader" platform with TradingView charts and a $2/lot commission on Forex. Think Capital offers a $0 commission option on its ThinkTrader platform, or $4/lot on MetaTrader 5.
- Leverage: RebelsFunding provides up to 1:200 on basic programs, while Think Capital offers dynamic leverage on ThinkTrader or fixed 100:1 on MT5 Nexus accounts.
Swing Trading
This style is well-supported by both entities, especially regarding weekend holding.
- Rules and Limitations: Both firms allow holding positions over the weekend. However, Think Capital's "Bolt" program is the exception, explicitly prohibiting weekend holding and trading.
- Risk and Drawdown: For a swing trader, the static drawdown in RebelsFunding (up to 10%) or Think Capital's Nexus (8% static) and Dual Step (7% static) is ideal, as it doesn't penalize unrealized profits.
- Platforms and Costs: Think Capital offers a specific "Dual Step Swing" account that is optimized for this profile. RebelsFunding does not have a specific swing account, but its 999-day limit (effectively unlimited) for evaluation phases suits long-term traders.
- Leverage: RebelsFunding reduces leverage to 1:50 in Gold and Diamond programs, which might require more margin for swing positions compared to Think Capital's dynamic or 100:1 offerings.
News Trading
The approach to high-impact events creates a significant divide between the two firms.
- Rules and Limitations: RebelsFunding allows news trading across all programs, only warning against "excessive position sizes" during major events. Think Capital restricts it: it is only allowed by default in the Dual Step Swing program. For Lightning, Nexus, or Dual Step Intraday, you must pay a +25% price add-on; otherwise, trading 2 minutes before or after news results in account termination.
- Payout Influence: Since RebelsFunding allows it for free, there is no impact on the profit split. In Think Capital, if the add-on is not purchased, any profit made during news is forfeited and the account is closed.
- Risk: Volatility during news can quickly hit the 3% daily drawdown limit in Think Capital or the 5% daily limit in RebelsFunding.
Automated Trading (EA)
If you rely on algorithms, the choice between these two firms is binary.
- Rules and Limitations: RebelsFunding strictly prohibits the use of Expert Advisors (EAs). Think Capital allows them on MetaTrader 5, provided they do not perform prohibited strategies like HFT, latency arbitrage, or grid trading.
- Alternative: Since RebelsFunding prohibits EAs, the only alternative for their traders is 100% manual execution through their proprietary interface.
- Interactions: Think Capital's allowance of EAs is limited by their "max 2 positions" stacking rule, meaning an EA designed to open multiple small grid orders will fail or breach the rules.
Copy Trading
Similar to EAs, the rules for copying trades are very restrictive in one and flexible in the other.
- Rules and Limitations: RebelsFunding does not allow any form of copy trading. Think Capital allows it with a specific condition: you can copy between your own Think Capital accounts, but if you copy from other firms, the Think Capital account must be the "Master" account.
- Risks: Using a third-party copy service is a prohibited strategy in both firms and will lead to account disqualification.
Hedging
- Rules and Limitations: RebelsFunding prohibits all forms of hedging (bilateral or multilateral). Think Capital allows hedging, which provides more flexibility for traders who use correlated assets to offset risk.
- Alternative: RebelsFunding traders must close one side of a trade before opening the opposite or use different assets without direct correlation to manage risk manually.
If you trade like this
- If you use EAs or Copy Trading: Think Capital is your only viable option, as RebelsFunding prohibits both.
- If you are a News Trader: RebelsFunding is better because it allows it for free in all accounts, whereas Think Capital charges a 25% premium for this right in most plans.
- If you want high leverage for Scalping: RebelsFunding (1:200) offers a higher initial limit than the standard MT5 accounts at Think Capital.
- If you prefer TradingView or MT5: Think Capital offers more platform variety, while RebelsFunding locks you into their proprietary system.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $10,000 challenge, RebelsFunding or Think Capital?
RebelsFunding is significantly cheaper. Its $10,000 "Bronze" program (3 steps) costs $64, and they often offer discounts that bring it down to $55. In contrast, Think Capital's $10,000 "Dual Step Intraday" costs $99, and their "Bolt" (Instant) program for the same size costs $159.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) on both RebelsFunding and Think Capital?
No, you can only use EAs on Think Capital. RebelsFunding explicitly prohibits the use of automated trading systems. Think Capital allows them on MetaTrader 5, although they ban specific types like High-Frequency Trading (HFT) or latency arbitrage.
Which firm has a lower minimum withdrawal amount, RebelsFunding or Think Capital?
RebelsFunding has a lower entry for payouts with a $50 minimum withdrawal. Think Capital requires a minimum of $100. Additionally, Think Capital charges a $50 fee every month you request a payout via Rise, whereas RebelsFunding does not list a specific payout fee.
Does RebelsFunding or Think Capital offer better conditions for news trading?
RebelsFunding offers better conditions because news trading is allowed by default across all its programs without extra costs. Think Capital restricts news trading in most of its accounts (Lightning, Nexus, Bolt), requiring a 25% increase in the challenge price as an "add-on" to permit it.
