Hantec Trader has announced a set of rule updates across its programs. The changes apply to new purchases and new journeys only, and the firm stated that existing accounts and ongoing journeys are not impacted.

Key Changes at a Glance

• Default profit split increased to 80% (from 75%); the 90% add-on remains unchanged
• News trading restriction added for funded accounts around high-impact events
• Maximum open risk rule introduced for funded accounts
• Payout on demand removed; payouts move to a structured schedule
• New minimum profitable day requirements introduced for certain programs

Profit Split Update

• Previous default: 75%
• Updated default: 80%
• 90% add-on: unchanged

This applies to new accounts going forward, per the firm's announcement.

News Trading Rules

• Funded accounts: No opening or closing trades within 3 minutes before or after high-impact news events (ForexFactory "Red Folder" events)
• Challenge accounts: No restrictions stated in the update

Maximum Open Risk (Funded Accounts Only)

Hantec Trader introduced a maximum open risk rule for funded accounts:

• Maximum open risk: 3% at any given time
• Instant Lite: 1% maximum open risk
• Losses cannot exceed 3% of the starting balance across single or multiple positions

Payout Structure Changes

• Payout on demand has been removed
• Standard payout cycle: 14 days from first trade (Instant & Funded accounts)
• Bi-Weekly add-on: 7-day payout cycle

Enhanced Accounts: Minimum Profitable Days (New Requirement)

A new requirement has been introduced:

• 3 profitable days, each with at least 0.5% profit
• Applies to Stage 1, Stage 2, and Funded accounts

Instant Lite Updates

Consistency Score

• Previous: 25%
• Updated: 20%

Minimum Profitable Days (Withdrawal Requirement)

• 5 profitable days, each with at least 0.5% profit
• Profitable days reset after each payout cycle

Applicability

According to Hantec Trader, these updates apply only to new purchases and new journeys. Existing accounts and traders currently in progress are not impacted by the updated rules.

Impact on Traders

For new participants, these updates may affect:

• Take-home payout assumptions (via the 80% default split)
• How exposure is managed on funded accounts (via maximum open risk)
• Withdrawal timing expectations (via scheduled payout cycles)
• Eligibility for payouts (via minimum profitable day requirements)

Traders considering a new purchase should review how the updated risk limits, payout schedule, and profitability requirements align with their approach, and confirm which rule set applies before starting a new journey.

Prop Firm Match Perspective

Rule updates like these can meaningfully change program conditions for new participants. Traders planning to start a new journey with Hantec Trader should review the revised terms in full and ensure they understand the updated payout structure, open risk limits, and profitable day requirements before purchasing.