FundedNextvsHantec Trader

FundedNext and Hantec Trader both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. FundedNext charges $400 and funds up to $300,000, while Hantec Trader charges $499 and funds up to $400,000. FundedNext uses a 2-step evaluation; Hantec Trader uses 2 steps.

FundedNext's challenge fee of $400 is lower than Hantec Trader's $499, making it the lower-cost option for traders focused on upfront fees.

Both FundedNext and Hantec Trader offer a 80% profit split, so there is no meaningful difference in how profits are shared. Other factors—such as payout frequency, scaling plans, and maximum allocation—are likely to have a greater impact on your decision.

Hantec Trader offers a maximum allocation of $400,000, compared with FundedNext's $300,000. Traders looking to manage larger amounts of capital may prefer Hantec Trader.

Both firms use a 2-step evaluation. FundedNext requires at least 5 trading days per phase, while Hantec Trader has no minimum trading day requirement, allowing faster progression if performance targets are met.

FundedNext uses Balance Based drawdown, while Hantec Trader uses Balance Equity Highest Eod.

FundedNext pays out every 14 days, while Hantec Trader pays out every 14 days.

Both firms have the same payout frequency, so there is no meaningful difference in how often you can request payouts.

Both FundedNext and Hantec Trader offer a scaling plan, allowing funded traders to increase their account allocation over time by meeting performance targets.

FundedNext holds a 3.8 rating from 8 reviews, while Hantec Trader holds a 3.3 rating from 15 reviews. FundedNext scores higher, but Hantec Trader's rating is based on a larger sample size, so both factors are worth considering.