What you are signing up for
A "prop firm" evaluation is a test. You pay a fee to access a demo account with virtual capital. If you reach a specific profit target (a fixed amount of money you must earn) without breaking the risk rules, the firm gives you a "funded" account where you keep a share of the real profits you generate.
- Dolvero offers 1-step and 2-step evaluations. For a $10,000 account, the 2-step costs $99 and the 1-step costs $129. They refund your fee with your second successful payout.
- Hypernova only offers 1-step evaluations with three styles: Precision ($50 for $10k), Conservative ($110), and Standard ($150). They do not offer refunds, but they provide a free trial, which is a risk-free way to practice before paying.
How hard each one is
Dolvero and Hypernova use different versions of drawdown, which is the maximum amount your account balance is allowed to drop before you are disqualified.
- Dolvero uses a static drawdown on its 2-step plans, meaning your loss limit is fixed based on your starting balance. However, its 1-step plans use a trailing drawdown. This means the "floor" of your account follows your profits upward; if you gain money, your minimum allowed balance also rises, giving you less room for error if you later lose those gains.
- Hypernova uses a static floor for all plans. This is generally easier for beginners because the loss limit never moves toward your current balance as you make money.
Dolvero also has a maximum risk limit. You cannot risk more than 2% of your current equity (your total account value including open trades) on a single trade idea. Hypernova is more flexible but limits your total position size based on the specific asset.
How long it takes
Time is a major factor for a first-timer.
- Dolvero has minimum trading days. You must trade for at least 5 days per phase, and each of those days must show a profit of at least 0.5% of your starting balance. You cannot rush the process.
- Hypernova has no minimum trading days. If you reach your profit goal in one afternoon, you can move to the funded stage immediately.
Neither firm has a maximum time limit, meaning you can take months to pass as long as you stay active.
Where beginners fail
Most beginners lose their accounts because of the daily drawdown, which is a limit on how much you can lose in a single 24-hour period. Both firms set this around 3% or 4%.
- Dolvero has a consistency rule. No single trading day can represent more than 15% of your total profit. This prevents "gambling" your way to success in one lucky trade. If you make too much in one day, you must keep trading until that day's weight drops below 15%.
- Hypernova has no consistency rule, but they have an inactivity rule. If you don't place a trade for 3 months, your account is frozen. Dolvero is stricter with funded accounts, requiring a trade every 7 days.
What happens if you make it
Once you pass the evaluation, you get to keep 80% of the profits you earn.
- Dolvero pays you every 14 days. They use the Bybit platform via an API connection, which feels like trading on a major professional exchange.
- Hypernova offers on-demand payouts. You can request your money 24/7, and it is processed in seconds via the Arbitrum network. They use their own proprietary platform based on Hyperliquid data.
If it is your first time
If you have never done this before, Hypernova is the more logical starting point. The availability of a free trial allows you to learn the platform without spending a dollar. Furthermore, the absence of a consistency rule and the static drawdown (which doesn't "chase" your profits) makes it a much more forgiving environment for a student.
Dolvero is excellent if you specifically want to trade on Bybit and don't mind the 5-day minimum requirement, but its risk-per-trade limits and consistency rules require a more disciplined, professional approach.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $10,000 account, Dolvero or Hypernova?
Hypernova is significantly cheaper for beginners. Their "Precision" $10,000 account costs only $50, whereas Dolvero's cheapest option for the same size is the 2-step evaluation at $99. However, Dolvero refunds that $99 fee with your second payout, while Hypernova's fee is non-refundable.
Does Dolvero or Hypernova have a more beginner-friendly drawdown rule?
Hypernova is more beginner-friendly because it uses a static drawdown. This means your loss limit stays at a fixed distance from your starting balance. Dolvero uses a trailing drawdown on its 1-step plans, where the "floor" moves up as your account grows, making it easier to accidentally hit your limit during a market pullback.
Which firm allows you to withdraw profits faster, Dolvero or Hypernova?
Hypernova is faster. They offer on-demand payouts 24/7 that settle in seconds once you close your positions. Dolvero requires you to wait for a 14-day cycle between payout requests.
Can I use automated bots (EAs) on both Dolvero and Hypernova?
Yes, both allow bots, but with different rules. Dolvero allows both proprietary and third-party bots (bought from others) without prior approval. Hypernova only allows self-built bots and strategies; they strictly prohibit using third-party signals or "off-the-shelf" bots designed specifically to pass evaluations.
