Hantec TradervsFundedElite

FundedElite and Hantec Trader both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. FundedElite charges $299 and funds up to $400,000, while Hantec Trader charges $499 and funds up to $400,000. FundedElite uses a 2-step evaluation; Hantec Trader uses 2 steps.

FundedElite's challenge fee of $299 is lower than Hantec Trader's $499, making it the lower-cost option for traders focused on upfront fees.

Both FundedElite 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 FundedElite 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. FundedElite requires at least 3 trading days per phase, while Hantec Trader has no minimum trading day requirement, allowing faster progression if performance targets are met.

Both FundedElite and Hantec Trader use Balance Equity Highest Eod drawdown rules, so there is no difference in how your loss limit is calculated.

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

FundedElite holds a 4.5 rating from 4 reviews, while Hantec Trader holds a 3.3 rating from 15 reviews. FundedElite scores higher, but Hantec Trader's rating is based on a larger sample size, so both factors are worth considering.