Where you trade
The choice of platform defines the technical tools at your disposal. Hola Prime offers a versatile retail-oriented suite, including Metatrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, and TradeLocker. This variety allows traders to choose between the classic algorithmic environment of MT5 or the modern, depth-of-market features of cTrader.
Hyperticks targets a more specialized profile, focusing on order flow and professional execution tools. It provides access to Volumetrica, ATAS, DeepCharts, DeepDOM, and Tradingview. These platforms are designed for traders who require high-level visualization, such as footprint charts and DOM (Depth of Market) analysis, which are typically found in futures-style environments.
Who executes your orders
Execution quality depends on the bridge between the firm and the market. Hola Prime uses its own brokerage entity, Hola Prime Markets, providing an integrated environment for its Forex and CFD instruments.
Hyperticks utilizes Dxfeed as its data provider. In the prop firm industry, Dxfeed is synonymous with institutional-quality, low-latency data feeds, often used to replicate a professional exchange environment. This setup is intended to minimize slippage and provide more transparent pricing compared to standard retail brokers.
Leverage and margin
Risk management is technically constrained by the available leverage and the drawdown calculation:
- Hola Prime: Offers leverage up to 100:1 on Pro accounts and 50:1 on Prime and Direct accounts. However, it imposes a technical "risk per idea" limit of 2% of the initial balance on sim-funded accounts, meaning the platform will monitor the combined risk of overlapping positions.
- Hyperticks: Maintains a consistent leverage of 50:1 across all asset classes (Forex, Indices, Metals, and Crypto).
- Drawdown: Hola Prime uses a static floor for Pro/Prime accounts, while Direct accounts use a trailing drawdown that locks at the starting balance. Hyperticks uses a mix: 8% static for its 2-Step Fast, and 6% trailing or "smart trailing" for its Instant and 1-Step models.
Markets available
Both firms offer a similar range of CFD instruments, though the execution experience differs due to the platforms:
- Forex: Major, minor, and exotic pairs.
- Indices: Global benchmarks.
- Commodities: Metals (Gold, Silver) and Energies.
- Crypto: Available in both, though Hola Prime offers specific leverage tiers (up to 2:1).
What the setup lets you do
The technical rules define the allowed trading styles:
- Algorithmic Trading: Hola Prime allows EAs only on MT5 and requires a 10% surcharge (add-on). Hyperticks allows EAs across its platforms as long as they don't perform prohibited strategies like HFT or grid.
- Trade Duration: Hyperticks has a strict technical requirement: all trades must remain open for at least 2 minutes. Hola Prime does not have a minimum duration but prohibits "tick scalping".
- News Trading: Both firms restrict news trading on funded/instant accounts (5 minutes before and after high-impact events). However, Hola Prime allows it on Prime evaluations, while Hyperticks allows it fully during all evaluation phases.
- Copy Trading: Hola Prime only allows copying between its own accounts. Hyperticks allows copying from other prop firms via a web-platform login and OTP verification.
What the setup costs
Execution costs and fees impact the final net profit:
- Challenge Price: For a $100,000 account, Hola Prime is more affordable, with its 1-Step Prime at $579. Hyperticks charges $798 for its 1-Step and $698 for its 2-Step Fast.
- Commissions: Hola Prime charges $3 per lot on Forex. Hyperticks commissions are integrated into the professional data feed setup.
- Payout Fees: Hola Prime charges a 2.5% fee per payout (minimum $25 for wire, $5 for crypto). Hyperticks charges a flat $35 for Rise transfers.
- Refunds: Both firms refund the fee. Hola Prime does so with the 4th payout, while Hyperticks refunds it with the 2nd (1-Step/2-Step) or 3rd (Instant) payout.
Better setup for
- Hola Prime is the better setup for retail traders looking for Metatrader 5/cTrader access and lower entry costs for large capital evaluations.
- Hyperticks is the better setup for professional scalpers and order flow traders who require specialized tools like ATAS or Volumetrica and institutional-grade data via Dxfeed.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 evaluation, Hola Prime or Hyperticks?
Hola Prime is significantly cheaper for this account size. Its $100,000 1-Step Prime challenge costs $579, and the 2-Step Prime version is $569. In contrast, Hyperticks charges $798 for its 1-Step evaluation and $698 for its 2-Step Fast model, representing a higher initial investment for the trader.
Between Hola Prime and Hyperticks, which one has more restrictive EA rules?
Hola Prime is more restrictive as it only allows EAs on the MT5 platform and requires the purchase of a specific 10% surcharge add-on. Hyperticks allows EAs across its platforms without an extra fee, provided they comply with general rules, although it does impose a 2-minute minimum hold time on all trades, which affects many automated scalping strategies.
Who offers better conditions for instant funding, Hola Prime or Hyperticks?
Hola Prime offers the "Direct Account" where a $50,000 account costs $689 with an 80% profit split and a 7% max drawdown. Hyperticks offers the "Hyper Instant" and "Instant Plus" models; a $50,000 Instant Plus costs $900 with a 70% split and a 6% trailing drawdown. Hola Prime is cheaper and offers a higher split, but Hyperticks allows on-demand payouts for these accounts.
Which firm allows more flexibility for copy trading, Hola Prime or Hyperticks?
Hyperticks offers much more flexibility, as it allows traders to copy trades from other prop firms into their Hyperticks account using a secure OTP system. Hola Prime strictly limits copy trading to accounts owned by the same trader within their own firm, prohibiting any external signals or copying from other companies.
