As of 10 September 2026, HFM runs four bonuses and promotions: the limited-time 100% deposit bonus, the standing 20% Top-Up Bonus account deposit bonus, the no-deposit Bonus Hunter with free trading funds, and the Gold Mission prize draw based on gold trading volume.
Each has its own eligible account, conditions, deadline and terms. This article compares the four side by side, explains how the two deposit bonuses work together, walks through the no-deposit Bonus Hunter, and sets out what happens to a bonus when you withdraw, using only the terms we verified on HFM's official pages.
HFM bonus list (as of 10 September 2026)
| Name | Type | What you get | Eligible account | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% deposit bonus | Deposit bonus (limited) | 100% of the first deposit into a Top-Up Bonus account during the period, up to JPY 45,000 | Top-Up Bonus account (MT4/MT5) | 3 Sep 14:00 to 17 Sep 23:59 JST |
| Top-Up 20% deposit bonus | Deposit bonus (standing) | 20% on every deposit, up to USD 5,000 in total | Top-Up Bonus account (MT4/MT5) | Until HFM ends or changes it |
| Bonus Hunter | No deposit (standing) | JPY 45,000 in trading funds with no deposit; qualifying profit converts into a 100% deposit bonus of up to JPY 150,000 | Bonus Hunter account (converts into a Top-Up Bonus account) | No end date shown on the official page |
| Gold Mission | Campaign (prize draw, limited) | Trade 70 standard lots or more on eligible gold symbols to enter a draw: JPY 400,000 x 10 and JPY 160,000 x 40 | All account types except demo | Afternoon of 7 Sep to 25 Sep 23:59 JST |
※ Verified on HFM's official promotions page, official terms and the launch notice supplied by HFM (100% and 20% on 1 September; Bonus Hunter and Gold Mission on 3 September). The conditions shown in myHF (the client area) take precedence.
Three of the four credit a trading bonus to the account: the 100% deposit bonus, the Top-Up 20% deposit bonus and Bonus Hunter (after conversion). The Gold Mission does not credit anything; it is a draw among clients who meet the volume condition, so we list it as a campaign.
HFM deposit bonuses: the limited 100% and the standing 20%
Both deposit bonuses apply only to the Top-Up Bonus account (MT4/MT5); Premium, Pro, Zero, KATANA and Cent accounts do not receive them. The difference is the rate, the cap and which deposit qualifies. The 100% applies to the first deposit or transfer into a Top-Up Bonus account made during the period ending 17 September 23:59 JST, capped at JPY 45,000. The 20% is credited on every deposit, up to USD 5,000 in total. A single deposit never receives both: the first deposit in the period gets 100%, later deposits get 20%.
| Item | 100% deposit bonus | Top-Up 20% deposit bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | 100% of the first deposit | 20% of every deposit |
| Cap | JPY 45,000 | USD 5,000 in total |
| Qualifying deposit | First deposit or transfer during 3 Sep 14:00 to 17 Sep 23:59 JST | Every deposit or transfer into the eligible account |
| Who is eligible | All verified clients, new and existing | Fully verified clients aged 18 or over with phone verification |
| How it is credited | Automatically once the deposit or transfer is reflected | Automatically once the deposit or transfer is reflected |
| On withdrawal | Bonus removed in the same proportion as the withdrawal | Bonus removed in the same proportion as the withdrawal |
※ Deposits made before verification is complete are not eligible for the 100%. Bonuses may not be offered in some regions or before the account is approved.
A first deposit of JPY 45,000 during the period receives JPY 45,000 in bonus, giving JPY 90,000 of margin. The same JPY 45,000 under the 20% would receive JPY 9,000. Amounts above the JPY 45,000 cap do not receive the 100%, so if you plan a larger deposit, one approach is to make the first deposit around JPY 45,000 and add the rest later under the 20%.
HFM's no-deposit bonus: how Bonus Hunter works
Bonus Hunter is a standing HFM promotion: you trade on a dedicated account funded with JPY 45,000 of trading funds without depositing, and once the official conditions are met you transfer the profit to a Top-Up Bonus account, where it converts into a 100% deposit bonus equal to the profit, up to JPY 150,000. Account verification is required first, and both the account opening and the transfer have deadlines.
- 01Complete verification
Submit your identity documents in myHF and wait for approval. The Bonus Hunter account must be opened within 30 days of verification.
- 02Open a Bonus Hunter account
Open the Bonus Hunter trading account from the client area. JPY 45,000 in trading funds is credited automatically; no deposit is needed.
- 03Meet the qualifying conditions
Profit of JPY 15,000 or more, at least three round-turn trades, and at least one standard lot in total. Eligible instruments are forex, gold, silver and cryptocurrencies.
- 04Transfer the profit to a Top-Up Bonus account
Transfer within 30 days. The Bonus Hunter account closes automatically and the profit converts into a 100% deposit bonus of the same amount, up to JPY 150,000.
Whether the JPY 45,000 trading funds themselves can be withdrawn, the Bonus Hunter account's spreads and leverage, how long the account stays open, and whether deposits or transfers are allowed are covered in HFM's official FAQ and terms. After conversion, the standing Top-Up Bonus terms apply and the bonus itself cannot be withdrawn.
Gold Mission: a prize draw with no deposit requirement
The Gold Mission runs from the afternoon of 7 September to 25 September 2026 23:59 JST. Clients who trade a combined 70 standard lots or more on eligible gold symbols (XAUUSD, XAUUSDb, XAUUSDr, XAUUSDx, XAUUSDc) enter a draw for 50 prizes: 150 standard lots or more qualifies for Prize A (JPY 400,000 x 10 winners) and 70 standard lots or more for Prize B (JPY 160,000 x 40 winners). There is no minimum deposit.
- You must opt in after the promotion starts via myHF > Promotions > Gold Mission and accept the terms; trades before opting in do not count
- Only positions held for two minutes or longer count; bonus-funded volume and hedged positions are excluded
- Lot conversion differs by account: Premium and Top-Up Bonus count 1 lot as 1 standard lot, Pro and Zero 0.4, KATANA 0.2, and Cent 100 lots as 1 standard lot
- Prizes require an approved myHF Wallet; the draw is scheduled within two weeks after the promotion ends
Meeting the condition does not guarantee a prize. Gold is volatile, and leveraged trading can lose part or all of your funds, so avoid trading more than you otherwise would just to enter the draw.
Withdrawal rules and common cautions for HFM bonuses
The deposit bonuses and the converted Bonus Hunter bonus all follow the Top-Up Bonus account terms. The bonus itself can never be withdrawn. Profit made with it can be withdrawn, but withdrawing removes the same percentage of the bonus. In the official example, withdrawing USD 224 (40%) of a withdrawable balance of USD 560 (USD 500 deposit plus USD 60 profit) removes USD 20 of a USD 50 bonus.
- The bonus counts as margin and absorbs losses, but can be lost entirely
- A bonus account with no deposits, withdrawals or trades for 60 days may be closed without notice, and the bonus and unrealised profit may be lost
- Hedging across internal or external accounts, multiple-account participation and suspected arbitrage lead to immediate bonus removal
- The Top-Up Bonus account has maximum leverage of 1:1000*, is not swap-free eligible and cannot trade DMA products or ETFs, unlike Premium, Pro and Zero (up to 1:2000)
- Availability depends on region and account approval; check the Promotions section of myHF before depositing
- HFM may change or end any promotion at its discretion
Which HFM bonus to use first, by goal
You plan to deposit and start trading
A first deposit into a Top-Up Bonus account by 17 September 23:59 JST receives 100% (up to JPY 45,000), and later deposits continue under the standing 20%. After the period, or above the cap, the 20% applies. Verification must be completed before you deposit.
You want to try HFM without depositing
Bonus Hunter provides JPY 45,000 in trading funds with no deposit, but converting profit into a bonus requires the profit, trade-count, volume and instrument conditions and a 30-day deadline. Check the official FAQ on whether the trading funds themselves can be withdrawn and on the account specifications before deciding.
You already trade gold regularly
The Gold Mission has no deposit condition and counts your ordinary trading volume, but only after you opt in. If you expect to trade gold before 25 September, opting in first in myHF avoids missing volume. Prizes are awarded by draw.
The 100% and 20% never apply to the same deposit, the converted Bonus Hunter bonus follows the Top-Up Bonus terms, and the Gold Mission has its own campaign terms. If you combine them, check each set of terms and note that bonus-funded volume does not count towards the Gold Mission.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many bonuses does HFM offer in September 2026?
A. Four, as far as we have verified: the limited 100% deposit bonus (until 17 September, up to JPY 45,000), the standing Top-Up 20% deposit bonus (up to USD 5,000 in total), the no-deposit Bonus Hunter (JPY 45,000 in trading funds) and the Gold Mission prize draw (until 25 September).
Q. Does HFM have a no-deposit bonus?
A. Yes. Open a Bonus Hunter account within 30 days of verification and JPY 45,000 in trading funds is credited with no deposit. Profit that meets the official conditions (JPY 15,000 or more, at least three round-turn trades, at least one standard lot in total) converts into a 100% deposit bonus of up to JPY 150,000 when transferred to a Top-Up Bonus account.
Q. Can HFM bonuses be withdrawn?
A. The bonus itself cannot. Profit made with it can be withdrawn, but withdrawing removes the same percentage of the bonus. This Top-Up Bonus account rule applies to the 100%, the 20% and the converted Bonus Hunter bonus alike.
Q. Until when is HFM's 100% deposit bonus available?
A. From 3 September 2026 (Thursday) 14:00 to 17 September 2026 (Thursday) 23:59 JST. The first deposit or transfer into a Top-Up Bonus account during the period qualifies, capped at JPY 45,000. Deposits after the period, or second and later deposits, receive the standing 20%.
Q. Which HFM account types receive the bonuses?
A. The 100% and 20% deposit bonuses apply only to the Top-Up Bonus account (MT4/MT5), not to Premium, Pro, Zero, KATANA or Cent. Bonus Hunter uses its own Bonus Hunter account, with the converted bonus credited to a Top-Up Bonus account. The Gold Mission is open to all account types except demo.
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