Hola Prime vs Topstep
Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Forex and futures plans on six platforms, with payouts in an hour and a Mauritius licence for the MetaTrader accounts.
Futures-focused funding with a well known evaluation.
| Detail | Hola Prime | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | 1-Step Prime · 2-Step Prime · 2-Step Prime X · 2-Step Pro · Direct | 1-Step |
| Profit Split | On demand 80% · Bi-weekly 80% · Monthly 95% · Direct plan up to 90% | Up to 100% |
| Max Daily Loss | 3% (1-Step Prime) | — |
| Max Overall Loss | 6% static (1-Step Prime) | — |
| Payout Time | Payouts processed within 1 hour; on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly cycles | — |
| Payment Methods | — | Card |
| Founded | 2024 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Port Louis, Mauritius (Hola Prime Limited); Hong Kong | — |
| Countries | — | 120+ |
What the figures say
- Challenge Type: Hola Prime lists 1-Step Prime · 2-Step Prime · 2-Step Prime X · 2-Step Pro · Direct; Topstep lists 1-Step.
- Profit Split: Hola Prime lists On demand 80% · Bi-weekly 80% · Monthly 95% · Direct plan up to 90%; Topstep lists Up to 100%.
- Hola Prime publishes its max daily loss (3% (1-Step Prime)); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Hola Prime publishes its max overall loss (6% static (1-Step Prime)); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Hola Prime publishes its payout time (Payouts processed within 1 hour; on-demand, bi-weekly or monthly cycles); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Topstep publishes its payment methods (Card); Hola Prime does not state one on the pages we read.
- Hola Prime also lists Forex, Crypto.
A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Hola Prime: why traders choose it
- Five forex plans plus futures, on accounts from $2K to $300K
- 1-Step Prime: 10% target, 3% daily loss, 6% static overall loss, 2 minimum trading days, 50x leverage
- Choose your payout cycle: on demand at 80%, bi-weekly at 80%, or monthly at 95% for 20% more on the price
- Payouts processed within one hour, with a published payout transparency report
- Six platforms: MT4, MT5, TradeLocker, DXtrade, cTrader and MatchTrader
- The MetaTrader business is run by a Mauritius-licensed investment dealer
Topstep: why traders choose it
- Futures specialist rather than a forex firm branching out
- Trading since 2012, among the oldest in the sector
- Single-step evaluation with clearly published targets
- Well documented rules with worked examples
- Established payout process with a long record
Hola Prime pros
- A named financial licence, which almost no prop firm has
- The payout cycle is your choice, and the fastest is an hour
- A static rather than trailing overall loss on the Prime plan
Hola Prime cons
- 50x leverage on the Prime plans is low for forex
- The 95% monthly split costs 20% more up front
- A young firm, unveiled in late 2024
Topstep pros
- Deep specialism in futures
- Long operating history
- One-step evaluation is simple to follow
- Excellent educational material
Topstep cons
- Futures only, no spot forex
- Monthly subscription rather than a one-time fee
- Daily loss limits are strict
- Less useful if you trade currencies
About Hola Prime
Hola Prime offers 1-Step Prime, 2-Step Prime, 2-Step Prime X, 2-Step Pro and Direct plans for forex, plus futures plans, on accounts from $2K to $300K across six platforms. Payouts are processed within an hour on a cycle you choose, and the MetaTrader accounts are run by a Mauritius-licensed investment dealer.
About Topstep
Topstep is a futures firm. If you trade currencies it is the wrong door; if you trade index or commodity futures it is one of the most established options available.
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