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Platforms and execution: Hola Prime and OneFunded

Comparing Hola Prime and OneFunded reveals two distinct approaches to execution and technical structure. While Hola Prime focuses on a multi-platform ecosystem with its own brokerage infrastructure, OneFunded offers a more streamlined, cost-effective entry into the markets with a wider range of assets, including stocks.

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Where you trade

The technical setup in both firms is robust, but Hola Prime offers more variety. It supports four major platforms: Metatrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, and TradeLocker. This allows traders to choose between the industrial standard of MT5, the advanced depth of cTrader, or the mobile-friendly interfaces of the newer web-based platforms.

OneFunded provides a slightly narrower but highly functional selection: Metatrader 5, cTrader, and TradeLocker. Both firms cater to modern traders who prefer modern charting tools, but Hola Prime is the only one offering MatchTrader for those seeking that specific proprietary feel.

Who executes your orders

Execution quality depends on the bridge between the firm and the market. Hola Prime operates through Hola Prime Markets, providing a more integrated "in-house" brokerage experience.

OneFunded utilizes various Liquidity Providers without a branded brokerage name. In terms of transparency, Hola Prime provides specific demo server details (Holaprime-Server1) for testing, while OneFunded focuses on maintaining tight spreads through its liquidity network.

Leverage and margin

The risk environment is defined by how much buying power you have and when the firm cuts your trades.

  • Hola Prime: Offers 100:1 leverage on Forex for Pro accounts and 50:1 for Prime/Direct. A critical technical rule is the 2% maximum risk per idea (not per ticket) on funded accounts, which forces strict position sizing. Drawdown is static for Pro/Prime but trailing for Direct.
  • OneFunded: Maintains a flat 1:100 leverage on Forex across all platforms. For other assets like Indices and Commodities, leverage is 1:30 on cTrader/TradeLocker but stays at 1:100 on MT5. Their risk limit is slightly more generous at 3% per trade idea (except for Instant accounts, which are capped at 1%).

Markets available

Traders looking for variety will find different strengths here:

  • Hola Prime: Focuses on Forex, Indices, Commodities, and Crypto.
  • OneFunded: Offers a broader catalog by including Stocks, alongside Forex, Indices, Commodities, and Crypto.

If your strategy relies on equity trading, OneFunded is the only viable option between the two.

What the setup lets you do

The platforms and rules dictate the strategy:

  • EAs and Automation: Hola Prime allows EAs only on MT5 and requires a paid 10% add-on; it is completely prohibited on Direct accounts. OneFunded allows EAs but requires pre-approval via email and limits them to "assistant" tools (risk management, lot sizing) rather than fully autonomous high-frequency systems.
  • News Trading: Hola Prime allows it on Prime accounts and evaluations but restricts it on Pro funded accounts (5-minute window). OneFunded allows it but monitors the 5-minute window before and after for "volatility exploitation," which could trigger a compliance review.
  • Holding: OneFunded allows weekend holding. Hola Prime only allows it on Prime and evaluations; Pro and Direct accounts must close before the Friday market wrap.

What the setup costs

Cost is a combination of the entry fee and the drag of commissions:

  • Challenge Prices: OneFunded is generally cheaper. A 100K Core (2-step) costs $469, while Hola Prime's Prime (2-step) costs $569.
  • Execution Commissions: Hola Prime is more competitive with a $3 per lot commission on Forex. OneFunded charges $4 per lot on Forex, Indices, and Commodities, and $5 on Stocks.
  • Payouts: Hola Prime charges a 2.5% fee per payout (minimum $25 for wire). OneFunded has a $10,000 maximum per payout and a $100 minimum withdrawal.

Better setup for

  • Hola Prime is the better setup for professional day traders who prioritize lower commissions ($3/lot) and want the flexibility of MatchTrader or cTrader with an integrated broker.
  • OneFunded is the better setup for swing traders and stock enthusiasts who need weekend holding, access to equity markets, and lower upfront evaluation costs.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 account, Hola Prime or OneFunded?

OneFunded is significantly cheaper for this size. Their $100K Core (2-step) challenge costs $469, whereas the equivalent 2-step Prime challenge at Hola Prime costs $569. Even their 1-step "Flash" account at $499 remains more affordable than Hola Prime's 1-step option at $579.

Who offers better conditions for using EAs, Hola Prime or OneFunded?

Hola Prime offers a more "automated-friendly" environment but at a price, requiring a 10% surcharge fee and restricting use to MT5. OneFunded does not charge extra but requires manual pre-approval by email and strictly prohibits EAs that execute trades automatically, allowing only those that act as risk management assistants.

Can I trade the news on both Hola Prime and OneFunded?

Yes, but with different restrictions. Hola Prime allows news trading without restrictions on its Prime accounts and all evaluation phases, but strictly prohibits it on Pro funded and Direct accounts. OneFunded allows it across the board but monitors a 5-minute window around high-impact events; trades deemed as "exploiting volatility spikes" may be subject to compliance reviews.

Which firm has lower trading commissions, Hola Prime or OneFunded?

Hola Prime has lower execution costs for Forex traders, charging $3 per lot. OneFunded charges $4 per lot for Forex, Metals, and Indices. Additionally, Hola Prime offers commission-free trading on Indices and Crypto, while OneFunded maintains the $4 fee on Indices.

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CEO

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Country

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

Foundation

2024

2026

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Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, North Korea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Assets
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto
Brokers
Hola Prime Markets

Liquidity Providers

Refund
Yes

Pro and Prime: 100% of the fee paid is refunded with the fourth successful payout from the same account, not available on Direct. Cancellation refunds must be requested within 14 days without any trading activity.

Limited

Core and Flash: evaluation fee refunded with the first payout. Value: 100% refund of the evaluation fee with the third payout. Not refundable on Instant challenges, nor if the evaluation is failed.

Payout Fee

2.5% per payout. Minimum fee: USD 25 for bank wire or Rise; USD 5 for crypto.

No public info

Platforms
Metatrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, TradeLocker
Metatrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker
Demo Account
Metatrader 5
ID71034PasswordTest@123ServerHolaprime-Server1
MatchTrader
ID458795Passwordj8U^$T3R2
No data
Payout Methods
Crypto, Transfer, Rise
Transfer, Rise, Crypto
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto
Card, PayPal
Payout Frequency

Pro and Prime: on-demand, biweekly or monthly cycle selected at purchase; it cannot be changed later. Direct: every 14 days from the first trade in the cycle. After a payout, a new trade starts the next cycle.

Every 14 days (every 7 days with Weekly Payout Add-on).

Payout Guarantee

Processing within one hour of an eligible request, following a prior review of up to 24 business hours. Business days only; additional verification or incomplete details may cause delays.

No data
Minimum Withdrawal

Bank wire or crypto: USD 50. Rise: USD 500. Thresholds apply to the trader share, excluding the firm share.

$100 (all methods).

Crypto Weekend Trading
No data
Yes
Maximum Withdrawal
No data

$10,000 per payout (all methods).

Forex

Pro: 100:1. Prime and Direct: 50:1. Exotic pairs: Pro 10:1; Prime and Direct 5:1.

1:100 (all platforms)

Metals

Pro: 20:1. Prime and Direct: 10:1.

  • TradeLocker, cTrader: 1:30
  • MT5: 1:100
Energies

Commodities: Pro 5:1; Prime and Direct 2:1.

  • TradeLocker, cTrader: 1:30
  • MT5: 1:100
Indices

Pro: 20:1. Prime: 10:1. Direct: 5:1.

  • TradeLocker, cTrader: 1:30
  • MT5: 1:100
Crypto

Pro: 2:1. Prime and Direct: 1:1.

1:2 (all platforms)

Stocks
No data
  • TradeLocker: 1:2
  • cTrader, MT5: 1:100
Forex
3 / lot
4 / lot
Metals
1.5 / lot - 3 / lot
4 / lot
Energies
1.5 / lot
4 / lot
Indices
0 / lot
4 / lot
Crypto
0 / lot
0 / lot
Stocks
No data
5 / lot
Commission-Free Option
No data
No
Swap Free
Yes

Optional at purchase for all Forex accounts; pricing is listed under Add-ons.

No
Account Reset

After a hard breach a new evaluation or account can be purchased.

No data
Add-ons
Yes

Swap-free: +10% of the base fee before discounts. EA Trading: +10%, MT5 only and unavailable on Direct. cTrader: USD 20 fixed surcharge where available. Alternative payout cycles have different configurator prices; the table shows the base option.

Yes

Available add-ons include: 90/10 Profit Split, Weekly Payout, and others available at checkout.

Instant
Yes

Direct Account provides funded access without an evaluation phase.

Yes
One Step
Yes

1-Step Prime Challenge.

Yes
Account scaling
Yes

Four-month cycles from the first trade: at least 10% net profit, two profitable months, two payouts and a positive balance. Manual request required. Increases based on the original balance: 25% first, 40% second and 50% from the third, up to USD 4 million per user. Loss limits are recalculated on the scaled balance. Unavailable during PCP.

No
Two Steps
Yes

Available as 2-Step Pro Challenge and 2-Step Prime Challenge.

Yes
Max Drawdown

Pro and Prime: static floor based on the initial balance, also monitored against floating equity. Direct: trails the highest end-of-day balance, only moves upward and locks at the starting balance after the full drawdown distance is earned. A payout does not lower that floor.

Static

Profit Split

The table shows the base biweekly 80% option. Pro and Prime also offer on-demand 80% and monthly 95% with an advertised 20% surcharge; Direct offers a separately priced biweekly 90% variant. The cycle is selected at purchase and cannot be changed later.

80% by default, up to 90% with the 90/10 Profit Split Add-on.

Free Trial
No
No
Profit After Breach

A hard breach forfeits profits and pending payouts. Forex daily-loss-only exception: profits may still be paid if every trade had a stop loss and no trade exceeded 1% of the initial balance in profit or loss.

No data
Daily Drawdown

Calculated from the previous day closing balance and includes realized and floating results. Resets at 17:00 EST as stated by Hola Prime. Breaching it is a hard breach.

Equity-based (Start-of-Day Equity).

Three Steps
No
No
Max Allocation

Standard combined allocation across sim funded and Direct accounts: USD 400,000 per trader or strategy. USD 90,000 cap for Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Israel, Thailand, Botswana, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Jamaica and Mozambique. Combined Forex and Futures: USD 800,000. Prime Circle and scaling have separate conditions.

200,000
Maximum Accounts

Evaluations: unlimited purchases. Sim funded and Direct: up to four 50K accounts, two 100K accounts or one 200K account, within the total allocation limit. 100K and 200K accounts cannot be active together. Direct: at most two active accounts.

No data
Merge Accounts
Limited

Only same-model Pro or Prime sim funded accounts, with no open trades or active cycle and a combined balance matching an available size. Unavailable for evaluations, Direct or PCP. Allocation limits and promotional-account exclusions apply.

No
Maximum Trading Days

No evaluation deadline, subject to the inactivity rule.

No time limit on the challenge.

Minimum Trading Days

Pro: two days per phase. Prime 1-Step: two days. Prime 2-Step: three days per phase. Direct: no minimum. A day counts when at least one trade is opened.

Core and Value: minimum active trading days required; specific number varies by account size. Flash: no minimum trading days requirement, except on 100K and 200K account sizes.

Points Reward Program

Prime Circle: five lifetime Forex payouts, with no consecutive-payout or minimum-amount requirement. Only master payouts count when copying. Automatic eligibility subject to compliance, Platinum support, one pre-trading platform switch and allocation growth: USD 25,000 per three unique payouts of at least 1.5%, up to USD 1 million. The geographic USD 90,000 cap remains.

No data
Monthly Competition
No
No
Minimum Profitable Days

Pro and Prime: three profitable days per biweekly cycle or seven per monthly cycle. Each day requires at least 0.5% net of the initial balance, measured using the lower of closing balance and equity minus the previous closing balance. On-demand uses consistency and minimum-profit requirements. Direct has no profitable-day minimum.

No data
Position size scaling
Limited

Pro sim funded: maximum open exposure of 10 lots on 25K, 20 on 50K, 40 on 100K and 80 on 200K; no cap on 5K and 10K. From the second scaling, each step adds 10% of the original cap. Prime and Direct: no explicit lot cap, subject to idea risk. First violation: closure, deduction and requested reactivation; second: 30% split and termination.

No data
Expert Advisor (EA)
Limited

MT5 only with the purchased EA Trading add-on; unavailable on Direct, cTrader, MatchTrader and TradeLocker. Strategy declaration and distinct settings required; identical strategies may be grouped for allocation. Analytical tools may not automatically execute or modify orders.

No

EAs are allowed but require pre-approval by email (support@onefunded.com). EAs that execute trades automatically on behalf of the trader are not allowed; EAs that act as trading assistants (lot size, risk management, position sizing) are allowed.

VPN
Limited

IP must match the registered country, including KYC and payments. No geographic circumvention. VPS permitted only for trade-taking EAs with a dedicated static IP; manual VPS trading is prohibited. No MT5 access from US IP addresses.

Yes
Hedging
Limited

Hedging within a single account is allowed. Hedging across multiple accounts (offsetting buy/sell positions on the same instrument) is prohibited.

No
Requires Stop Loss
Limited

Required on sim funded and Direct accounts. There is no fixed three-minute deadline; it must be placed before closing. A trade without a stop loss is treated as unlimited risk and can cause account closure.

No
Scalping
Yes
Yes
Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Limited

Multiple entries are combined as one idea for risk limits. DCA, averaging down and systematically increasing losing exposure are prohibited.

No
Martingale
No
No
Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

Sim funded and Direct: at most 2% of the initial balance per idea, not per ticket. Risk is combined across overlapping positions and same-asset, same-direction re-entries within ten minutes, including chains. Not applicable during evaluation. PCP: 1% per idea and at most 30% aggregate margin.

Yes

Max Exposure Rule: floating loss per trade idea may not exceed 3% of Start-of-Trade-Idea Equity (1% on Instant accounts). Max Margin Utilization monitored at 50%.

Copy Trading
Limited

Only own Hola Prime accounts. Challenge to challenge: unlimited. Sim funded: one master and one copier. Challenge to sim funded: only one receiving funded account; sim funded to challenges: unlimited. Copying from other prop firms is prohibited. Applies to accounts purchased on or after 15 September 2026.

Limited

Copy trading is permitted only between your own OneFunded accounts. External copy trading or signal mirroring (Telegram, Discord, social networks, third-party copiers) is prohibited.

News Trading
Limited

Prime and all evaluations: allowed. Pro sim funded and Direct: no opening or closing affected instruments from five minutes before to five minutes after high-impact news, including SL, TP and pending orders. Previously opened positions may be held. Pro: offending profit removed; Direct: account closure. PCP also restricts Prime news trading.

No

Trading during high-impact news is allowed, but the News Volatility Period (5 minutes before and after the release) is monitored. Trades that appear to exploit volatility or news-driven price spikes may trigger compliance review and corrective actions.

Inactivity Rule
Yes

Hard breach after 30 consecutive calendar days without opening a trade, in evaluation and sim funded. Closing trades, changing SL/TP or placing pending orders does not count as activity.

60 days in evaluation phase, 30 days in funded phase.

Consistency Rule
Limited

No consistency target to pass Pro or Prime. On-demand sim funded: best day at most 40% of cycle profit and total profit of at least 2% of the initial balance. Direct: best day at most 20%. A partial payout resets the calculation; retained profit does not replace new-cycle profit. PCP may impose additional conditions on high-risk traders.

Limited

Evaluation phases: no consistency rule, except on 100K and 200K account sizes (where the Best Day Profit Ratio cap applies). Live (funded) phase: 50% Best Day Profit Ratio cap across Core, Value and Flash. The rule does not breach the account; it only blocks phase passing or payout until the ratio falls within the cap.

Hold Weekend
Limited

Prime and Pro evaluations: allowed. Pro sim funded: close before 15:45 EST Friday; automatic closure and suspension until Monday. Direct: same deadline, but a hard breach and termination.

Yes
Prohibited Strategies

HFT and tick scalping; arbitrage or exploitation of errors and liquidity; grid, martingale and DCA; unsupported one-sided bets, overexposure and account rolling; third-party accounts, devices, management or signals; cross-account hedging; material changes in strategy, assets or risk after passing; hyperactivity and unauthorized automation. MT5: at most 100 simultaneous orders and 1,000 positions or modifications daily. Sanctions may include profit adjustments, restrictions, PCP or termination.

  • Latency arbitrage and reverse arbitrage
  • Tick scalping designed to exploit microstructure or pricing refresh
  • Cross-account hedging (between OneFunded accounts or with external accounts)
  • One-sided bets / aggressive averaging into losses
  • Martingale and grid recovery systems with uncontrolled exposure
  • External copy trading or signal mirroring without authorization
  • Account management by third parties or account passing services
  • Data freezing, gap billing, delayed or slow data feeds
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