Head to head
FundedNext vs Hola Prime
Hola Prime grades higher overall, 7.1 to 6.8. Across 21 measurable rows, FundedNext comes out ahead on 7 and Hola Prime on 7.
Fast, well-documented payouts and fair pricing, wrapped in one of the strictest post-pass rulebooks around
Cheap and fast with standout support, but the 2% trade-idea rule is the account-killer to watch
Key differences
In short
- A $100K evaluation is cheaper at FundedNext ($399.99 vs $569 at Hola Prime).
- Hola Prime has the stronger payout record (7.7 vs 6.8).
- Hola Prime carries more hidden-rule risk (4.2 vs 4.0), led by: 2% max-risk-per-trade-idea rule aggregates re-entries and overlapping positions.
- Hola Prime allows more capital ($800,000 vs $300,000).
- MT4, TradingView are only available at FundedNext.
- TradeLocker is only available at Hola Prime.
FundedNext vs Hola Prime, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | B6.8 | B7.1 |
| Payouts | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Transparency | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Reputation | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Platforms & execution | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Support | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.5 (81K) | 4.5 (3.9K) |
| Pass rate | 10%Estimate | 35%Reported |
| Hidden risk | 4.0 HighHidden risk 4.0 out of 10, High | 4.2 HighHidden risk 4.2 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 9.5% | 7% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $399.99 | $569 |
| Cheapest account | $32.99 | $39 |
| Max allocation | $300K | $800K |
| Max profit split | 95% | 95% |
| Payouts | Every 5 business days (1-Step)… | CFD: On-Demand, Bi-Weekly or Monthly, trader's choice… |
| Programs | 2-step, 1-step, instant | instant, 1-step, 2-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong |
| Years in business | 4 | 2 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, Futures | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Futures |
| EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Restricted |
Which should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | FundedNext: Lite starts at $32.99 with no deadline, but the 3% risk cap, mandatory stop-losses and post-pass compliance interview punish sloppy habits. |
| Experienced traders | Either | FundedNext: The 2-Step's static 10% drawdown, $300K allocation, scale-up to $4M and same-day payouts suit disciplined traders who already size below 3% per idea. |
| Swing traders | Hola Prime | The Prime plans are explicitly marketed for swing traders, with unrestricted weekend holding and news trading on both the Challenge and funded stages. |
| Scalpers | Either | FundedNext: Holding for a minute or more is fine, but sub-30-second profits above 30% of a cycle are forfeited, commissions run $5-7 per lot and gold spreads draw complaints. |
| EA & algo traders | Either | FundedNext: CFD EAs are limited to MT4/MT5 accounts under $50K with a paid add-on and banned on cTrader and Match-Trader; only the futures side allows bots freely. |
| News traders | Either | FundedNext: News is unrestricted in challenges and on futures, but funded and Instant CFD accounts count only 40% of news-window profit. |
Verdicts
FundedNext verdict
Fast, well-documented payouts and fair pricing, wrapped in one of the strictest post-pass rulebooks around
Best for: Disciplined manual traders who always trade with a stop-loss and want cheap two-step challenges with fast, documented payouts.
Avoid if: You scalp sub-30-second trades, run EAs on $50K+ accounts, pyramid swing positions past 3% open risk, or share a device with another trader.
Hola Prime verdict
Cheap and fast with standout support, but the 2% trade-idea rule is the account-killer to watch
Best for: Disciplined CFD swing traders who want cheap, fast evaluations, unrestricted news/weekend trading on the Prime plans, and are careful to keep risk under 2% per trade idea.
Avoid if: You rely on EAs outside a paid MT5 add-on, trade from a shared or recycled-IP VPS, or need a multi-year payout track record before committing real evaluation money.
FundedNext vs Hola Prime FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is FundedNext better than Hola Prime?
On our grading Hola Prime scores higher overall (7.1 vs 6.8, grade B vs B). FundedNext still comes out ahead on reputation, conditions. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, FundedNext or Hola Prime?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $399.99 at FundedNext and $569 at Hola Prime, so FundedNext is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $32.99 and $39. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, FundedNext or Hola Prime?
Hola Prime has the stronger payout score (FundedNext 6.8 vs Hola Prime 7.7). FundedNext pays every 5 business days (1-step); every 14 days after a 21-day first cycle (2-step, lite) unless a 3-profitable-day or on-demand option was bought; on demand or bi-weekly (instant); every 1-5 days on futures; Hola Prime pays cfd: on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly, trader's choice (direct: bi-weekly only); futures: weekly only.
Which has fewer hidden rules, FundedNext or Hola Prime?
FundedNext has the lower Hidden Risk score (FundedNext 4.0, high; Hola Prime 4.2, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass FundedNext or Hola Prime?
FundedNext: 10% (estimate). Hola Prime: 35% (reported). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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