Head to head
Hola Prime vs TradeDay
TradeDay grades higher overall, 7.0 to 6.8. Across 21 measurable rows, Hola Prime comes out ahead on 10 and TradeDay on 7.
Cheap and fast with standout support, but the 2% trade-idea rule is the account-killer to watch
A long-running futures firm with real day-one payouts, if you accept 50/50 early splits and a $10,000 ceiling
Key differences
In short
- TradeDay has the stronger payout record (7.9 vs 6.0).
- TradeDay carries more hidden-rule risk (4.8 vs 4.3), led by: profit above $10,000 in a quick pay funded sim is forfeited.
- Hola Prime allows more capital ($800,000 vs $750,000).
- Only Hola Prime sells instant and 2-step programs.
- TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader are only available at Hola Prime.
- TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower are only available at TradeDay.
Hola Prime vs TradeDay, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | B6.8 | B7.0 |
| Payouts | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Transparency | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Reputation | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Platforms & execution | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Support | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.5 (3.9K) | 4.6 (1.4K) |
| Pass rate | 35%Reported | 36%Reported |
| Hidden risk | 4.3 HighHidden risk 4.3 out of 10, High | 4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 7% | 10.5% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $569 | — |
| Cheapest account | $39 | $100 |
| Max allocation | $800K | $750K |
| Max profit split | 95% | 90% |
| Payouts | CFD: On-Demand, Bi-Weekly or Monthly, trader's choice… | Quick Pay: on demand, daily… |
| Programs | instant, 1-step, 2-step | 1-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong | Chicago, United States |
| Years in business | 2 | 6 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | TradeLocker, Match-Trader, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Futures | Futures |
| EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Not allowed |
Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Chicago, United StatesWhich 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 | Either | 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 | TradeDay | Your own systems can run on NinjaTrader, Tradovate or Quantower, but there is no API access and purchased bots are banned. |
| 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.
TradeDay verdict
A long-running futures firm with real day-one payouts, if you accept 50/50 early splits and a $10,000 ceiling
Best for: Disciplined intraday futures traders who want day-one payouts and a defined route to a live CME account
Avoid if: You hold positions overnight past the close, trade news, rely on sub-10-second scalps or want to keep most of your first $4,000
Hola Prime vs TradeDay FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Hola Prime better than TradeDay?
On our grading TradeDay scores higher overall (7.0 vs 6.8, grade B vs B). Hola Prime still comes out ahead on conditions, support, platforms. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Hola Prime or TradeDay?
The cheapest accounts start at $39 at Hola Prime and $100 at TradeDay. Prices depend on program and size, so compare the challenges tables.
Which pays out more reliably, Hola Prime or TradeDay?
TradeDay has the stronger payout score (Hola Prime 6.0 vs TradeDay 7.9). Hola Prime pays cfd: on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly, trader's choice (direct: bi-weekly only); futures: weekly only; TradeDay pays quick pay: on demand, daily. fast pass: after each cycle of 5 qualifying profitable days.
Which has fewer hidden rules, Hola Prime or TradeDay?
Hola Prime has the lower Hidden Risk score (Hola Prime 4.3, high; TradeDay 4.8, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Hola Prime or TradeDay?
Hola Prime: 35% (reported). TradeDay: 36% (reported). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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