Head to head
Hola Prime vs The5ers
The5ers grades higher overall, 7.5 to 6.8. Across 21 measurable rows, Hola Prime comes out ahead on 4 and The5ers on 12.
Cheap and fast with standout support, but the 2% trade-idea rule is the account-killer to watch
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Key differences
In short
- A $100K evaluation is cheaper at The5ers ($95 vs $569 at Hola Prime).
- The5ers has the stronger payout record (7.1 vs 6.0).
- Hola Prime carries more hidden-rule risk (4.3 vs 2.4), led by: 2% max-risk-per-trade-idea rule aggregates re-entries and overlapping positions.
- The5ers allows more capital ($4,000,000 vs $800,000).
- Only Hola Prime sells instant programs.
- Only The5ers sells 3-step programs.
- TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader are only available at Hola Prime.
- TradingView is only available at The5ers.
Hola Prime vs The5ers, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | B6.8 | A7.5 |
| Payouts | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Transparency | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Reputation | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Platforms & execution | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Support | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.5 (3.9K) | 4.7 (39K) |
| Pass rate | 35%Reported | 9%Estimate |
| Hidden risk | 4.3 HighHidden risk 4.3 out of 10, High | 2.4 LowHidden risk 2.4 out of 10, Low |
| Negative recent reviews | 7% | 6% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $569 | $95 |
| Cheapest account | $39 | $19 |
| Max allocation | $800K | $4M |
| Max profit split | 95% | 100% |
| Payouts | CFD: On-Demand, Bi-Weekly or Monthly, trader's choice… | Every 14 days from funding… |
| Programs | instant, 1-step, 2-step | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong | Raanana, Israel |
| Years in business | 2 | 10 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Futures | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Restricted |
Which should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | 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 | Either | 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 | Either | 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.
The5ers verdict
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Best for: Manual FX traders who want a cheap, no-time-limit evaluation and plan to scale slowly with steady, two-sided trading and modest position sizes.
Avoid if: You trade news releases, run EAs or copied signals, hold one-directional trend positions, or expect large single withdrawals from a $50K-$100K account.
Hola Prime vs The5ers FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Hola Prime better than The5ers?
On our grading The5ers scores higher overall (7.5 vs 6.8, grade A vs B). Hola Prime still comes out ahead on rules, support, platforms. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Hola Prime or The5ers?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $569 at Hola Prime and $95 at The5ers, so The5ers is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $39 and $19. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, Hola Prime or The5ers?
The5ers has the stronger payout score (Hola Prime 6.0 vs The5ers 7.1). Hola Prime pays cfd: on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly, trader's choice (direct: bi-weekly only); futures: weekly only; The5ers pays every 14 days from funding; the timer resets after each scale-up.
Which has fewer hidden rules, Hola Prime or The5ers?
The5ers has the lower Hidden Risk score (Hola Prime 4.3, high; The5ers 2.4, low). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Hola Prime or The5ers?
Hola Prime: 35% (reported). The5ers: 9% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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