Hantec Trader Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score62/100By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Overall score of the Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K plan ($189 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
Figures below are for the Hantec Trader - Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | $189 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant funding |
| Profit target | 6% / |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Max drawdown | 8% static |
| Daily loss limit | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly (14 days) |
| Payout terms | Bi-weekly (14 days) - 14 days |
| Scaling plan | Pass the challenge again to move up one account tier ($2K to $200K), no extra fee; up to $400K total allocation |
| Account sizes offered | $1K-$200K |
| Fee range | $13-$2,139 |
| Platforms | MT5 |
| Assets | fx, otherCommodities, metals, indices, crypto, energy |
| Launched | December 2023 |
| Based in | Mauritius |
| CEO | Bashaar Gokal - Director |
- Very tight gold spreads
- Support resolves issues in hours
- Sub-24h payouts
- Broker-backed infrastructure
- Payout denials after profits
- Balance reset after withdrawal
- Retroactive country restrictions
- 30-day inactivity limit
Hantec Trader is a forex/CFD prop firm founded in December 2023 and based in Mauritius. We track 44 of its challenges (1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant funding), with account sizes of $1K-$200K and list fees of $13-$2,139. Platforms: MT5.
Verdict: Highly trusted by traders; a strong pick if its rules fit your style.
All 44 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Program - 1- Step 2K1-step | $2K | 49 | $39 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 5K1-step | $5K | 50 | $59 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 10K1-step | $10K | 51 | $99 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 25K1-step | $25K | 53 | $199 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 50K1-step | $50K | 55 | $319 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 100K1-step | $100K | 57 | $529 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Express Program - 1- Step 200K1-step | $200K | 57 | $999 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 5K2-step | $5K | 56 | $59 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 5K2-step | $5K | 53 | $59 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 10K2-step | $10K | 57 | $99 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 10K2-step | $10K | 54 | $99 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 25K2-step | $25K | 58 | $219 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 25K2-step | $25K | 55 | $219 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 50K2-step | $50K | 60 | $359 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 50K2-step | $50K | 57 | $359 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 100K2-step | $100K | 61 | $599 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 100K2-step | $100K | 59 | $599 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Enhanced Program - 2- Step 200K2-step | $200K | 62 | $1,169 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 200K2-step | $200K | 59 | $1,169 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | 35% on evaluation and funded |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 5K3-step | $5K | 60 | $29 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 10K3-step | $10K | 59 | $59 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 25K3-step | $25K | 62 | $109 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K3-step | $50K | 62 | $189 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 100K3-step | $100K | 63 | $299 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Endurance Program - 3- Step 200K3-step | $200K | 63 | $499 | 6% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 1Kinstant funding | $1K | 48 | $43 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 1Kinstant funding | $1K | 43 | $19 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 2Kinstant funding | $2K | 48 | $86 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 2Kinstant funding | $2K | 43 | $39 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 2Kinstant funding | $2K | 56 | $13 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
| Instant Funding - Instant 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 48 | $214 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 44 | $79 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 61 | $17 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
| Instant Funding - Instant 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 48 | $428 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 44 | $129 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 60 | $38 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
| Instant Funding - Instant 25Kinstant funding | $25K | 48 | $1,069 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 25Kinstant funding | $25K | 46 | $239 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 25Kinstant funding | $25K | 61 | $89 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
| Instant Funding - Instant 50Kinstant funding | $50K | 48 | $2,139 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 6% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 0 | None listed |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 50Kinstant funding | $50K | 49 | $369 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 50Kinstant funding | $50K | 60 | $190 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
| Instant Funding Lite - Instant 100Kinstant funding | $100K | 49 | $699 | None (instant) | 5% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits. |
| Instant24 - Instant 100Kinstant funding | $100K | 61 | $299 | None (instant) | 3% balance trailing | 2% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 0 | 15% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits) |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.