Head to head
Hola Prime vs The Funded Room
Hola Prime grades higher overall, 6.8 to 3.1. Across 21 measurable rows, Hola Prime comes out ahead on 16 and The Funded Room on 1.
Cheap and fast with standout support, but the 2% trade-idea rule is the account-killer to watch
Cheap accounts and real payouts, undercut by disputed breaches and a payout-day pattern we can't ignore
Key differences
In short
- Hola Prime has the stronger payout record (6.0 vs 2.2).
- The Funded Room carries more hidden-rule risk (5.3 vs 4.3), led by: 2-minute profit exclusion on funded accounts.
- Hola Prime allows more capital ($800,000 vs $100,000).
- TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader are only available at Hola Prime.
- Proprietary is only available at The Funded Room.
Hola Prime vs The Funded Room, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | B6.8 | E3.1 |
| Payouts | 6.0 | 2.2 |
| Transparency | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Reputation | 6.7 | 2.5 |
| Platforms & execution | 8.8 | 2.0 |
| Support | 7.7 | 3.3 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.5 (3.9K) | 2.6 (3.7K) |
| Pass rate | 35%Reported | 8%Estimate |
| Hidden risk | 4.3 HighHidden risk 4.3 out of 10, High | 5.3 HighHidden risk 5.3 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 7% | 21.5% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $569 | $569 |
| Cheapest account | $39 | $39 |
| Max allocation | $800K | $100K |
| Max profit split | 95% | 80% |
| Payouts | CFD: On-Demand, Bi-Weekly or Monthly, trader's choice… | Weekly payout window on Mondays (India Standard Time)… |
| Programs | instant, 1-step, 2-step | instant, 1-step, 2-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong | New York, United States |
| Years in business | 2 | 0 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader | Proprietary |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Futures | Forex, Metals, Crypto |
| EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Hedging | Restricted | Not allowed |
Which should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Hola Prime | Entry prices from $39-59 and fast 2-3 day evaluations are accessible, but the 2% per-trade-idea rule and device/VPS enforcement have caught out inexperienced traders in reviews. |
| Experienced traders | Hola Prime | High splits (up to 95%), fast evaluations and generous leverage on 2-Step Pro suit disciplined traders who keep risk comfortably under the 2% per-idea cap. |
| 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 | Hola Prime | No blanket scalping ban, but tick-scalping/HFT is prohibited and any same-direction re-entry within 10 minutes counts as one 'trade idea' under the 2% rule. |
| EA & algo traders | Either | Hola Prime: EAs are banned by default and only available as a paid, MT5-only add-on with a declared-strategy requirement; not available at all on Direct accounts. |
| News traders | Hola Prime | Unrestricted on 1-Step/2-Step Prime, but 2-Step Pro and Direct impose a 5-minute no-new-orders window around high-impact news, with a hard breach on Direct. |
Verdicts
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.
The Funded Room verdict
Cheap accounts and real payouts, undercut by disputed breaches and a payout-day pattern we can't ignore
Best for: Price-sensitive traders who hold trades for more than a few minutes, keep risk well under 3% per asset per day, and treat each account as a small, disposable bet.
Avoid if: You scalp, trade news, rely on MT4/MT5 or EAs, need dependable support, or plan to build a large balance before withdrawing.
Hola Prime vs The Funded Room FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Hola Prime better than The Funded Room?
On our grading Hola Prime scores higher overall (6.8 vs 3.1, grade B vs E). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Hola Prime or The Funded Room?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $569 at Hola Prime and $569 at The Funded Room, so Hola Prime is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $39 and $39. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, Hola Prime or The Funded Room?
Hola Prime has the stronger payout score (Hola Prime 6.0 vs The Funded Room 2.2). Hola Prime pays cfd: on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly, trader's choice (direct: bi-weekly only); futures: weekly only; The Funded Room pays weekly payout window on mondays (india standard time); each request needs 7 qualifying trading days.
Which has fewer hidden rules, Hola Prime or The Funded Room?
Hola Prime has the lower Hidden Risk score (Hola Prime 4.3, high; The Funded Room 5.3, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Hola Prime or The Funded Room?
Hola Prime: 35% (reported). The Funded Room: 8% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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