Hantec TradervsFTMO

FTMO and Hantec Trader both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. FTMO charges $540 and funds up to $400,000, while Hantec Trader charges $499 and funds up to $400,000. FTMO uses a 2-step evaluation; Hantec Trader uses 2 steps.

Hantec Trader's challenge fee of $499 is lower than FTMO's $540, making it the lower-cost option for traders focused on upfront fees.

Both FTMO 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.

Both FTMO and Hantec Trader offer a maximum allocation of $400,000. Other factors—such as scaling plans, payout frequency, and evaluation rules—are likely to have a greater impact on your decision.

Both firms use a 2-step evaluation. FTMO requires at least 4 trading days per phase, while Hantec Trader has no minimum trading day requirement, allowing faster progression if performance targets are met.

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

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

FTMO holds a 3.4 rating from 7 reviews, while Hantec Trader holds a 3.3 rating from 15 reviews. FTMO scores higher, but Hantec Trader's rating is based on a larger sample size, so both factors are worth considering.