Entry price
The cost to start depends on how much "breathing room" you buy. FFOne Perps uses a modular system where the price changes based on the drawdown and profit target you choose.
- FFOne Perps: A $10,000 account can cost as little as $26 if you accept a 3% drawdown, or up to $131 for a 7% drawdown.
- Hash Hedge: A $10,000 account has a fixed price of $159 for the 1-Stage challenge and $99 for the 2-Stage version.
- FFOne Perps: For larger capital, a $50,000 account starts at $145.
- Hash Hedge: A $50,000 1-Stage account costs $599, while the 2-Stage is $499.
What you pay while trading
Operating costs are not just the entry fee; commissions and funding rates eat into your withdrawable profit every day.
- FFOne Perps: Charges a flat 0.03% of position value per fill. Because it uses Hyperliquid perps, you also pay or receive funding rates, which directly impact your account balance and drawdown room.
- Hash Hedge: Uses a maker/taker model with 0.01% for maker and 0.03% for taker orders. A hidden cost here is that funding charges are deducted from your balance instantly and count toward your daily loss limit.
- FFOne Perps: Uses the TruTik platform, which is included in the price.
- Hash Hedge: Uses its own proprietary terminal. While there is no platform fee, the lack of an API means you cannot use external tools to optimize costs.
What mistakes cost you
In this industry, the biggest expense is losing the account and having to pay for a new one.
- FFOne Perps: Does not offer resets. If you breach a rule, the cost is the full price of a new evaluation. The daily drawdown is a "hard breach," meaning reaching it closes the account immediately.
- Hash Hedge: Offers a "Daily Loss Protection" add-on. This is an upfront cost that allows you to hit your daily limit once without failing the challenge—essentially a "pre-paid life."
- FFOne Perps: On funded accounts, the drawdown floor moves up to your starting balance after your first payout. This means your "available" risk capital shrinks as you get paid.
- Hash Hedge: Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 trading days. The cost of a mistake here is often time; you cannot rush the funding process even if you hit the profit target on day one.
What it costs to get paid
The profit split and withdrawal rules determine how much of your hard-earned money actually reaches your wallet.
- FFOne Perps: Includes an 80% profit split. You can pay for a 90% split add-on at checkout, but this price is never discounted.
- Hash Hedge: Also starts at 80%, with a 90% add-on available. They offer a unique "Stage 1 reward" where passing the first phase of a 2-Stage challenge pays you 2% of the target (e.g., $100 on a $100,000 account).
- FFOne Perps: Payouts are handled via Rise. A significant rule is that after each payout, any retained profit becomes a permanent buffer that you can no longer withdraw.
- Hash Hedge: Has a $10,000 maximum withdrawal limit per account every 14 days. However, they offer a "triple pay" guarantee: if they don't pay a valid request within 72 hours, they pay you three times the amount.
Where each one hides its cost
- FFOne Perps: The cost is hidden in the "floor" logic. By raising the drawdown floor to the initial balance after the first payout, the firm effectively reduces its risk while making it harder for you to stay funded in the long run.
- Hash Hedge: The cost is in the lack of flexibility. There are no refunds once you start, and their "HH Coins" program only gives you credit to spend back within the firm, never cash. Additionally, the inactivity rule can cost you your account if you don't trade for 30 days.
Cheapest for whom
FFOne Perps is the cheapest option for high-precision traders who want to access $10,000 or $25,000 for less than $50 and don't mind a tight drawdown. Hash Hedge is more cost-effective for "TradFi" or stock traders who value the $10,000 payout cap and the security of a guaranteed payout timeline, even if the entry fee is higher.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $10,000 account, FFOne Perps or Hash Hedge?
FFOne Perps is cheaper, with prices starting at $26 for a 1-step evaluation, whereas the cheapest Hash Hedge option for the same size is the 2-Stage challenge at $99. However, the $26 price at FFOne Perps only gives you a 3% drawdown; if you want a 6% drawdown to match Hash Hedge, the price rises to $110.
Does FFOne Perps or Hash Hedge have higher trading commissions?
They are very similar, but Hash Hedge can be cheaper for limit orders. FFOne Perps charges a flat 0.03% per fill, while Hash Hedge charges 0.01% for maker (limit) orders and 0.03% for taker (market) orders. In both firms, you must also account for funding rates which affect your balance.
Which firm allows you to withdraw a higher percentage of profits, FFOne Perps or Hash Hedge?
Both firms offer the same profit split: 80% by default and 90% if you purchase a specific add-on at the start. The difference is in the limits: Hash Hedge caps withdrawals at $10,000 per account every 14 days, while FFOne Perps has a conflicting policy of a $10,000 monthly cap in their help center versus "no cap" on their main website.
Who has stricter rules regarding automated trading, FFOne Perps or Hash Hedge?
Hash Hedge is stricter because it uses a proprietary terminal with no API, effectively banning all bots and scripts. FFOne Perps officially bans bots and EAs on its website, but its platform provider (TruTik) mentions that bots are allowed specifically through their documented API, creating a slight opening for technical traders that Hash Hedge does not offer.
