Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
E8 Markets vs Hola Prime
What sets them apart
| Compare |  E8 Markets |  Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $36 to $1,499Lower | $39 |
| Profit split | 80% | 95%Higher |
| Account sizes | $5K to $500K | $2K-$200K |
| Payout frequency | Payout on demand, any day; first payout in as little as 3 days | Bi-weekly, monthly, on-demand |
| Daily loss limit | Not confirmed | 3% |
Same on both: Maximum drawdown (6%), Evaluation steps (1 step).
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Key differences
- Challenge price is lower at E8 Markets: $36 to $1,499 vs $39.
- Profit split is higher at Hola Prime: 95% vs 80%.
- Support channels: only E8 Markets offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Hola Prime offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
E8 Markets
E8 Markets suits traders who want a short route to funded status: the evaluation runs 1 step, payouts come on demand, and the drawdown cap of 6% keeps the risk rule simple. Entry costs run $36 to $1,499, with the low end suiting a first test and the top end suiting larger accounts.
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 | E8 Markets | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry fee $36 to $1,499 starts below the prop-firm median of €51.74. | 9.4The Prime Challenge costs $39; City Traders Imperium lists $29 to $549. |
| Offer | 9.080% trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so the retained share is modest. | 9.1HigherThe offer combines a 95% profit split with a 1 step evaluation. |
What it costs in practice
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
E8 Markets
$6,501 to $7,964
80% of 10,000 - 1 × $36 to $1,499
Hola Prime
$9,461
95% of 10,000 - 1 × $39
Hola Prime comes out $1,497 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 profit split at 80% to 100%, against 80% for E8 Markets and 95% for Hola Prime.
City Traders Imperium reviewWhere these facts come from
E8 Markets
- e8markets.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Hola Prime
- holaprime.com: 10 facts, checked September 29, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | E8 Markets | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 10 of 37 | 2 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | E8 Markets | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | E8 Funding LLC | Hola Prime Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | E8 Markets | Hola Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $36 to $1,499below the median | $39below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80%lowest quarter | 95%highest quarter | 90% |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 6%below the median | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | Not confirmed | 3%at the median | 3% |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
E8 Markets
Pros
- Payouts come on demand on any day, so funded profit is not locked behind a monthly payout date.
- Account sizes run $5K to $500K, covering a modest test and a much larger funded allocation on the same model.
- The 6% drawdown cap is at the tight end of the field, which suits traders who size positions carefully.
Cons
- The 80% split trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so funded gains build more slowly.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line.
- The same 6% cap leaves little room for a losing run, so a weak stretch can end the account early.
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
E8 Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who want funded status quickly and treat on-demand payouts as the main draw.
- Traders who prefer a strict risk rule, since 6% sits at the tight end of this group.
- Anyone testing a prop firm on a small account, given the $5K to $500K range of sizes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders chasing the highest share of profits, since Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
- Traders on the smallest budget, since Alpha Capital Group charges $27 and Funding Pips fees run $29 to $555.
- Traders who need phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre only.
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
E8 Markets
Current offer
Discount code
E8: 25% off E8 One (Forex), E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex)
First purchase; one discount code per order
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 50% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
First purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 30% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 10% off E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex), E8 One (Forex)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
REB8: 35% off E8 Zero MAX (Futures) and E8 Zero Starter (Futures)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
E8 Markets
How much does an E8 Markets challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $36 to $1,499 depending on the account you pick, so the top of that range sits well above the entry point for a modest test. The median challenge price across the prop firms ranked here is €51.74, which puts the low end below the field and the high end above it.
What profit split do funded traders keep?+
Funded traders keep 80% of the profits they make on the account. That is a workable share, but it is not the strongest in this group: the median profit split across the prop firms ranked is 90%, and Apex Trader Funding lists 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.