FTMO vs Hola Prime
Published rules side by side, from each firm's own pages. No verdict: which rules suit you depends on how you trade.
FTMO rules as of Hola Prime rules as of How we source this
| Rule | FTMO | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 3: 2-Step Challenge, 1-Step Challenge, Instant Account | 7: 1-Step Prime, 2-Step Prime, 2-Step Prime ($200K), 2-Step Pro, 2-Step Pro ($200K), 2-Step Fly, Direct (instant) |
| Evaluation types | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | 1-step, 2-step, Instant |
| Daily loss limit | 3%–5% | 3%–5% |
| Breaching the daily limit | Fails the account | Fails the account |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 6%–10% |
| Drawdown types | Static, Trailing, End-of-day trailing | Static, End-of-day trailing |
| Profit targets | 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none | 1-step: 10%; 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 8%; Instant: none |
| Account sizes | 5K–200K | 5K–200K |
| Fees (list price) | €79–€2,999 | $39–$1,259 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80%–90% |
| Forex leverage | 1:100 | 1:50–1:100 |
| Forex commission | $5 per lot (side not stated) | — |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5 |
| Account currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | USD |
| News trading | No rule recorded on 3 (of 3 plans) | No rule recorded on 7 (of 7 plans) |
| Consistency rule | On 2 of 3 plans | On 2 of 7 plans |
| Rules checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Ranges cover every plan each firm offers. Fees are list prices in each firm's own currency, before promotions. Rows where both firms match are shaded.
What's different
- FTMO has plans with a trailing max drawdown; Hola Prime has none on this site.
- MT4, cTrader, TradingView are available at FTMO but not Hola Prime.
- FTMO publishes fees in EUR, Hola Prime in USD.
What's the same
- Both have plans with a static max drawdown.
- Both have plans with a end-of-day trailing max drawdown.
- Every plan at both firms has a daily loss limit.
- Both offer 1-step evaluations, 2-step evaluations and instant accounts.
- Both support MT5.
At a 100,000 account
Every plan at both firms that offers a 100,000 account, with the limits worked out at the starting balance.
| Firm | Plan | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Profit target | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 2-Step Challenge | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | €540 |
| FTMO | 1-Step Challenge | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) end-of-day trailing | 10% | €499 |
| FTMO | Instant Account | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) trailing | None | €2,999 |
| Hola Prime | 1-Step Prime | $3,000 (3%) | $6,000 (6%) static | 10% | $579 |
| Hola Prime | 2-Step Prime | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $569 |
| Hola Prime | 2-Step Pro | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $681 |
| Hola Prime | 2-Step Fly | $3,000 (3%) | $6,000 (6%) static | 8% + 8% | $598 |
| Hola Prime | Direct (instant) | $3,000 (3%) | $7,000 (7%) end-of-day trailing | None | $1,259 |
Amounts in each firm's first account currency. Daily limits based on the day's starting value move with your balance; the methodology explains each type.
Check a trade against either firm
The calculator applies each plan's exact daily loss and drawdown rules to your account: FTMO in the calculator · Hola Prime in the calculator.
FTMO vs Hola Prime: common questions
- What is the difference between FTMO and Hola Prime's daily loss limit?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 5%; 1-Step Challenge 3%; Instant Account 3%. Hola Prime: 1-Step Prime 3%; 2-Step Prime 5%; 2-Step Prime ($200K) 4%; 2-Step Pro 5%; 2-Step Pro ($200K) 4%; 2-Step Fly 3%; Direct (instant) 3%. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (Hola Prime) from each firm's own pages.
- Do FTMO and Hola Prime use a static or trailing drawdown?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 10% static; 1-Step Challenge 10% end-of-day trailing; Instant Account 10% trailing. Hola Prime: 1-Step Prime 6% static; 2-Step Prime 10% static; 2-Step Prime ($200K) 8% static; 2-Step Pro 10% static; 2-Step Pro ($200K) 8% static; 2-Step Fly 6% static; Direct (instant) 7% end-of-day trailing. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (Hola Prime) from each firm's own pages.
- How do FTMO and Hola Prime's profit targets compare?
- FTMO: 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none. Hola Prime: 1-step: 10%; 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 8%; Instant: none. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (Hola Prime) from each firm's own pages.
- Which platforms do FTMO and Hola Prime support?
- FTMO: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Hola Prime: MT5. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (Hola Prime) from each firm's own pages.
- What account sizes and fees do FTMO and Hola Prime have?
- FTMO: 5K–200K accounts, list fees €79–€2,999. Hola Prime: 5K–200K accounts, list fees $39–$1,259. Promotions change fees. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (Hola Prime) from each firm's own pages.
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Rules as of 30 Oct 2026. Firms change their rules; each firm page lists its sources and anything we couldn't verify. Check the firm's current rules before buying a challenge.