Time limits
Freedom at Dolvero is restricted by a "qualifying day" rule: you cannot pass an evaluation or get paid simply by being profitable; you must spend at least 5 days (evaluations) or 10 days (Instant) where each day gains at least 0.5%. This prevents you from capitalizing on a single volatile move to reach your goal quickly. Furthermore, the Instant account imposes a tight 7-day inactivity limit, forcing you to trade even when market conditions are unfavorable.
Hola Prime limits your pace with a minimum of 2 to 3 days in evaluation. Once funded, you are not free to withdraw whenever you like; you are tied to a 3-day (biweekly) or 7-day (monthly) profitable-day requirement. If you choose the "on-demand" payout cycle, you are restricted by a 40% consistency rule, meaning you cannot have one exceptionally good day represent more than nearly half of your profit.
Weekends and news
- Dolvero: You are prohibited from trading during the 30 minutes before and after high-impact news. This massive one-hour block essentially freezes your ability to react to the most liquid market moments unless you pay a 15% surcharge. Weekend holding is also forbidden by default, requiring another 15% add-on to unlock.
- Hola Prime: On Pro and Direct accounts, you are banned from opening or closing trades 5 minutes around news events. On the same accounts, you are forced to close all positions by Friday afternoon; failing to do so on a Direct account results in immediate termination (hard breach).
Where you can trade from
Dolvero imposes a strict ban on VPNs, proxies, and Tor. You are not allowed to mask your connection, which limits your ability to trade securely from public networks or travel without prior authorization for a specific VPS. No specific list of banned countries is provided, which creates uncertainty for traders in high-risk jurisdictions.
Hola Prime limits your mobility by requiring your IP address to match your registered KYC country. You are also restricted by an extensive list of over 30 banned countries, including India, Russia, Vietnam, and several African nations. Additionally, if you use a US-based IP, you are completely blocked from accessing the MetaTrader 5 platform.
What the platform limits
- Dolvero: You are restricted to a single platform, MetaTrader 5. You do not have the freedom to use EAs immediately; they require a manual approval process that can take up to 48 hours. Strategies like Martingale, grid trading, and tick scalping are strictly prohibited.
- Hola Prime: While offering more platforms (cTrader, MatchTrader, TradeLocker), EAs are restricted only to MT5 and require a 10% price surcharge. You cannot use EAs at all on Direct accounts. The firm also limits your technical execution by banning DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) and "account rolling."
What the rules cost you
Dolvero limits your survival margin with a tight 3% daily drawdown on 1-Step accounts. On 1-Step and Instant models, your maximum drawdown is trailing, meaning the "floor" rises with your success and never retreats, eventually locking you into a very narrow trading space. To get your fee back, you must wait until your second successful payout.
Hola Prime takes a cut of your success through a 2.5% fee on every payout. You are also limited by a much slower refund policy, as you only receive your evaluation fee back with the fourth successful payout. If you trade a Direct account, you never get a refund. Additionally, you are restricted by a "risk per idea" limit of 2% of the initial balance, which is a hard breach if violated.
Restrictions that add up
The combined weight of these rules creates a narrow path for the trader. At Dolvero, the 2% risk-per-idea limit combined with the 30-minute news block and the 0.5% profitable day requirement means you cannot take high-conviction trades during volatile times, nor can you "coast" after a big win. You are forced to manufacture small, consistent gains over many days while being locked out of the most active market hours.
At Hola Prime, the restriction is structural. The choice of payout cycle at purchase is permanent; you cannot change your mind later. When you combine the 2.5% payout fee, the 2% risk cap, and the mandatory stop-loss rule, your strategy is constantly under a microscope. On Direct accounts, the trailing drawdown that locks at the starting balance means that as you profit, your allowed risk becomes smaller and smaller relative to your equity, effectively capping your long-term growth potential.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is more expensive for a 100K 2-Step evaluation, Dolvero or Hola Prime?
Dolvero is slightly cheaper, charging $549 for its 100K 2-Step account. Hola Prime charges $569 for its 100K "Prime" 2-Step challenge and $681 for its "Pro" version. However, Hola Prime adds more potential costs through its 2.5% payout fee and a 10% surcharge if you wish to use EAs, which are not included in the base price.
Which firm allows you to trade the news with fewer restrictions, Dolvero or Hola Prime?
Hola Prime is more flexible if you choose the "Prime" account, as news trading is allowed without specific time windows. On its "Pro" and "Direct" accounts, it only restricts a 10-minute window (5 before and 5 after). In contrast, Dolvero imposes a much harsher 60-minute restriction (30 before and 30 after) across its standard evaluations unless you pay an extra 15% to remove the rule.
Which firm has a more restrictive refund policy, Dolvero or Hola Prime?
Hola Prime is more restrictive, as it only refunds the evaluation fee with the fourth successful payout on Pro and Prime accounts, while Direct accounts offer no refund at all. Dolvero is more generous in this regard, returning the fee much earlier, specifically with the second successful payout.
Which firm has more limitations regarding trading platforms and EAs, Dolvero or Hola Prime?
Dolvero is more limited in platform choice, offering only MetaTrader 5, and requires a 24–48 hour approval wait for any EA. Hola Prime offers four platforms (MT5, cTrader, MatchTrader, TradeLocker) but restricts EAs only to MT5 and charges a 10% fee to enable them. Furthermore, Hola Prime completely bans EAs on its Direct accounts.
