The5ers vs Hola Prime
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Hola Prime ($9 vs $19).
- Higher headline split: The5ers (up to 100%).
- Faster payout cycle: Hola Prime (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: The5ers (4.7).
- Overall PA Score: The5ers 8.7 vs Hola Prime 7.6.
The5ers stronger on 9Hola Prime stronger on 1of 11 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| The5ers8.7 PA Score | Hola Prime7.6 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.7 (stronger figure) | 7.6 |
| Trustpilot | 4.740,518 (stronger figure) | 4.54,120 |
| Founded | 2016 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | Not published | Hong Kong |
| Markets | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $19 | $9 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $1.1 (stronger figure) | $2.39 |
| Largest account | $250K (stronger figure) | $150K |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 10% (1-Step Prime) |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 3% of previous day's closing balance (1-Step Prime) |
| Max drawdown | 10% (stronger figure) | 6% static (1-Step Prime) |
| Drawdown type | Not published | static (forex challenges); EOD trailing (Direct, futures) |
| Profit split | up to 100% (stronger figure) | 80% up to 95% |
| Leverage | 1:100 (High Stakes); 1:30 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp) | Forex accounts up to 50x (2-Step Pro 100x); rulebook per-instrument: FX 50:1, exotics 5:1, indices 10:1, metals 10:1, commodities 2:1, crypto 1:1 |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts, DX Futures |
| Payout frequency | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up | Bi-weekly (every 14 days, 3 profitable days) at 80%, monthly at 95% (7 profitable days) or on-demand at 80% (40% consistency), depending on plan/add-on |
| First payout (days) | 14 | 14 |
| Min trading days | 3 | 2 |
| Consistency rule | Not published | None on Prime/Pro bi-weekly payouts; 40% on on-demand payouts and 2-Step Fly Phase 2; 20% on Direct; 40% on futures |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 40% off forex accounts for new users (Halloween; not on $2K) |
| Visit site (opens The5ers in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Hola Prime in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
The5ers scores 8.7/10 and Hola Prime 7.6/10, a wide gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick The5ers if
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.1 vs $2.39)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 100%)
- review volume matters to you (40,518 Trustpilot reviews vs 4,120)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Pick Hola Prime if
- you want the cheaper way in ($9 vs $19 for the smallest account)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you trade high-impact news
- you need cTrader, TradeLocker and Match-Trader
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (Payouts so far $10M+)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | The5ers | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $35 | $39 |
| $10K | $69 | $69 |
| $25K | $176 | $99 |
| $50K | $249 | $159 |
Payouts
The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up. First payout after 14 days.
Hola Prime: Bi-weekly (every 14 days, 3 profitable days) at 80%, monthly at 95% (7 profitable days) or on-demand at 80% (40% consistency), depending on plan/add-on. First payout after 14 days. Methods: Bank Wire, Crypto, Rise. The firm reports "Payouts so far $10M+" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The5ers | Hyper Growth: splitCorrection | up to 100% | 75% to $300K, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | Split scalingCorrection | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+ | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+; Hyper Growth: starts at 75%, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | First payout (days)Payouts | none | 14 | |
| The5ers | Payout frequencyPayouts | none | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is The5ers legit? · Is Hola Prime legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, The5ers or Hola Prime?
Smallest published entry fee: The5ers $19, Hola Prime $9. Cheapest per $1K of account: The5ers $1.1, Hola Prime $2.39.
Which pays out faster, The5ers or Hola Prime?
The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up. Hola Prime: Bi-weekly (every 14 days, 3 profitable days) at 80%, monthly at 95% (7 profitable days) or on-demand at 80% (40% consistency), depending on plan/add-on.
Which has the higher profit split?
The5ers: up to 100%; Hola Prime: 80% up to 95%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, The5ers or Hola Prime?
On our six-point beginner checklist The5ers meets 2 and Hola Prime meets 4. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are The5ers and Hola Prime legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/the5ers/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/hola-prime/legit/.