What you pay while trading
Operating costs are where Hola Prime takes a clear lead for active traders, as its commission structure is much leaner.
- Forex commissions at Blueberry Funded are $7 per lot, more than double the $3 per lot charged by Hola Prime.
- For metals, Blueberry Funded maintains $7 per lot, while Hola Prime charges between $1.5 and $3.
- Hola Prime treats EAs and Swap-free accounts as paid "add-ons" (+10% of the base fee each), which increases the upfront investment.
- Blueberry Funded offers "Synthetic Indices" with $0 commission, allowing for 24/7 trading without the cost of spreads or traditional market commissions.
What mistakes cost you
Errors at these firms result in account termination, but the "safety net" and risk rules vary in their economic impact.
- Blueberry Funded allows paid "resets" even for funded accounts, meaning you can pay to keep your progress instead of starting from zero. Hola Prime requires a full new purchase after a hard breach.
- Risk per "trade idea" is capped at 1.5% at Blueberry Funded and 2% at Hola Prime. Exceeding this is an "invisible" cost that can lead to account closure.
- Hola Prime makes Stop Losses mandatory on funded accounts; failing to set one is treated as unlimited risk and can lead to immediate termination. Blueberry Funded does not require them.
- Maximum drawdown is generally static at both firms (typically 6% for 1-step and 10% for 2-step), representing the "budget" for errors before losing the investment.
What it costs to get paid
The final cost is the slice of profit you leave behind and the fees to move your money.
- Both firms offer a base 80% profit split. Hola Prime allows upgrading to 95% for a 20% surcharge on the entry fee.
- Hola Prime charges a 2.5% fee on every payout (minimum $25 for wire/Rise or $5 for crypto). Blueberry Funded does not charge a payout fee but requires a $100 minimum withdrawal.
- Blueberry Funded defaults to a 14-day payout cycle. To get paid in 7 days or on-demand, you must pay an add-on fee of 20% of the challenge price.
- Blueberry Funded offers a unique 110% payout option (+30% bonus) if you withdraw to a live Blueberry Markets account, effectively reducing the firm's cut.
Where each one hides its cost
The expense of Blueberry Funded is hidden in its high commissions ($7/lot) and the lack of a refund, which means every failed attempt is a sunk cost. Hola Prime hides its costs in the withdrawal fees (2.5%) and the surcharges for basic features like using an EA or having a Swap-free account, which are standard at other firms.
Cheapest for whom
- Hola Prime is the cheapest for high-volume scalpers and long-term profitable traders who can recover their entry fee and benefit from the $3 commissions.
- Blueberry Funded is the cheapest for beginners testing the waters with small accounts (under $10,000) and for those trading synthetic indices, where the $0 commission compensates for the lack of a refund.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm has a lower entry price for a $10,000 account, Blueberry Funded or Hola Prime?
Blueberry Funded is cheaper for starting small, as its $10,000 1-step challenge costs $82.50, while Hola Prime charges $89 for a similar 1-step Prime challenge. However, Hola Prime becomes effectively cheaper if you reach your fourth payout, as they refund the fee, whereas Blueberry Funded does not offer refunds.
Between Blueberry Funded and Hola Prime, which one is better for high-frequency traders regarding commissions?
Hola Prime is significantly more economical for high-frequency traders, charging only $3 per lot on Forex. In contrast, Blueberry Funded charges $7 per lot. For a trader moving 100 lots a month, the cost difference would be $400, making Hola Prime the superior choice for high-volume strategies.
Does Blueberry Funded or Hola Prime offer a refund of the challenge fee?
Only Hola Prime offers a fee refund, returning 100% of the entry cost with the trader's fourth successful payout. Blueberry Funded does not include a refund policy in any of its challenge types, meaning the initial price is always a permanent expense regardless of trading success.
Which firm has stricter risk management rules, Blueberry Funded or Hola Prime?
Hola Prime is stricter because it requires a mandatory Stop Loss on all funded trades and charges a 10% surcharge to allow EA trading. While both firms have a "risk per trade idea" rule (1.5% at Blueberry Funded and 2% at Hola Prime), Blueberry Funded allows more flexibility by not forcing Stop Losses and allowing EAs without extra upfront costs.
