Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Blue Guardian vs Hola Prime
Where Blue Guardian and Hola Prime differ
| Compare |  Blue Guardian |  Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200 | $39Lower |
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 95%Higher |
| Evaluation steps | Instant | 1 step |
| Account sizes | 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K | $2K-$200K |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4% | 3% |
| Payout frequency | Instant on-demand; every 14 days standard, optional 7-day add-on | Bi-weekly, monthly, on-demand |
Same on both: Maximum drawdown (6%).
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Key differences
- Hola Prime scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Challenge price is lower at Hola Prime: $39 vs $54 to $2,200.
- Profit split is higher at Hola Prime: 95% vs 80% to 90%.
- Support channels: only Blue Guardian offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Hola Prime offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian suits traders who want to skip the staged rounds: the instant evaluation gets you trading sooner, and payouts can be instant on demand. The trade-off is entry cost, since challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median.
Hola Prime
Hola Prime suits traders looking for a one-step evaluation, clear risk boundaries and a high stated profit split. Its Prime Challenge costs $39, while the listed account-size range is $2K-$200K. Compare the fee and rules with your preferred trading approach before deciding if the offer fits.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blue Guardian | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median, and the split is 80% to 90% against a 100% top. | 9.4HigherThe Prime Challenge costs $39; City Traders Imperium lists $29 to $549. |
| Offer | 9.0The instant evaluation, instant on-demand payouts, and a 6% maximum drawdown with a 3% to 4% daily cap. | 9.1HigherThe offer combines a 95% profit split with a 1 step evaluation. |
Cost in a real example
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
Blue Guardian
$5,800 to $8,946
80% to 90% of 10,000 - 1 × $54 to $2,200
Hola Prime
$9,461
95% of 10,000 - 1 × $39
Hola Prime comes out $515 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 29, 2026.
Also worth a look
City Traders Imperium has challenge price at $29 to $549, against $54 to $2,200 for Blue Guardian and $39 for Hola Prime.
City Traders Imperium reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Blue Guardian | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 13 of 37 | 2 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blue Guardian Limited | Hola Prime Limited |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia | Hong Kong |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Hola Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200below the median | $39below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 95%highest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 6%below the median | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4%at the median | 3%at the median | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Blue Guardian
Pros
- The instant evaluation replaces the usual staged rounds, cutting the wait before you trade with funded capital.
- Payouts can be instant on demand, with a standard cycle and an optional faster add-on when you want cash sooner.
- Account sizes from 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K let you test the rules small and scale up once your results hold up.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median for entry.
- Your cut is 80% to 90% here, while Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone help appears on just 24.1% of the prop firms on the site.
Hola Prime
Pros
- The Prime Challenge has a stated price of $39.
- The evaluation is 1 step, rather than a multi-step process.
- Hola Prime states a profit split of 95%.
Cons
- The Prime Challenge fee of $39 is above the starting price in City Traders Imperium's listed range, $29 to $549.
- The 3% daily loss limit and 6% maximum drawdown set firm risk boundaries that may not suit every trading approach.
Who each suits
Blue Guardian
Who it suits
- Traders who want to clear a challenge without staged rounds, since the evaluation is instant.
- Forex traders who like hard limits, with a 6% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 4% daily loss limit.
- Traders who want money out quickly, since payouts can be instant on demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the biggest share of profits: Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Buyers on a small budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders buying a large account on a lower budget: Funding Pips charges $29 to $555.
Hola Prime
Who it suits
- Traders who prefer a 1 step evaluation with stated daily and overall loss limits.
- Traders who value a stated 95% profit split and multiple listed payout timings.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders focused on a lower listed challenge entry price may prefer City Traders Imperium, whose range is $29 to $549.
- Traders comparing the stated profit split with a higher maximum may want to consider FTMO, whose listed range is 80% to 90%.
Current offers
Blue Guardian
Current offer
Discount code
25% off all accounts (CFDs and Futures): 25% off with code BG25
Applies to all CFD and Futures accounts; bundle discounts of 30-40% extra on 2-4 accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Blue Guardian
How much does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $54 to $2,200, with the smaller accounts at the low end and the largest at the top. The median price across the brands on the site is €56.56, so a Blue Guardian challenge sits above the middle of the market rather than at the budget end.
What profit split do I get once I pass?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, the share of your trading profit that reaches you after the firm takes its cut. For comparison, the median split across the brands on the site is 90%, and the top figure listed is 100%.
Hola Prime
How much does the Hola Prime challenge cost?+
The Prime Challenge price is $39. Hola Prime also lists account sizes of $2K-$200K. Consider those figures together when comparing the evaluation offer, and check which account size and challenge option suit your plans before making a choice.
How does the evaluation work?+
The Prime Challenge uses a 1 step evaluation. Its listed rules include a 3% daily loss limit and a 6% maximum drawdown. Those limits give you concrete risk boundaries to consider alongside the evaluation format before deciding whether the challenge fits your trading approach.