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Hantec Trader Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst

Score62/100
A - High trustTrust 80/100 · rank 29 of 62

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Radar profile
62/100

Overall score of the Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K plan ($189 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.

Profit Split
60
80% profit split
Drawdown Flexibility
72
8% static max loss · daily limit 4% of higher of EOD balance/equity
Payout Speed & Frequency
40
(14 days)
Evaluation Cost Efficiency
93
$189 for $50K · $3.78 per $1K
Rules Freedom
73
Consistency: not listed · Min days: 3 · Daily loss limit: yes
Platform & Tools
36
MT5
Scaling Potential
45
Pass the challenge again to move up one account tier ($2K to $200K), no extra fee; up to $400K total allocation
Reliability / Payout Trust
80
Trust 80/100 (A - High trust) · Trustpilot 4.3 from 836 reviews

Figures below are for the Hantec Trader - Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.

Challenge fee$189
Account size$50K
Evaluation1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant funding
Profit target6% / 6% / 6%
Profit split80%
Max drawdown8% static
Daily loss limit4% of higher of EOD balance/equity
Payout frequencyBi-weekly (14 days)
Payout termsBi-weekly (14 days) - 14 days
Scaling planPass 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
PlatformsMT5
Assetsfx, otherCommodities, metals, indices, crypto, energy
LaunchedDecember 2023
Based inMauritius
CEOBashaar Gokal - Director
Best
  • Very tight gold spreads
  • Support resolves issues in hours
  • Sub-24h payouts
  • Broker-backed infrastructure
Worst / red flags
  • Payout denials after profits
  • Balance reset after withdrawal
  • Retroactive country restrictions
  • 30-day inactivity limit
Trust score
80.2/100
A - High trust · rank 29 of 62
Trustpilot

4.3/5

836 reviews

Source: Trustpilot

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
ChallengeSizeScoreList priceTargetMax lossDaily lossSplitPayoutsMin daysConsistency
Express Program - 1- Step 2K1-step$2K49$3910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 5K1-step$5K50$5910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 10K1-step$10K51$9910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 25K1-step$25K53$19910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 50K1-step$50K55$31910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 100K1-step$100K57$52910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Express Program - 1- Step 200K1-step$200K57$99910%6% balance trailing5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 5K2-step$5K56$5910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 5K2-step$5K53$598% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 10K2-step$10K57$9910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 10K2-step$10K54$998% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 25K2-step$25K58$21910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 25K2-step$25K55$2198% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 50K2-step$50K60$35910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 50K2-step$50K57$3598% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 100K2-step$100K61$59910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 100K2-step$100K59$5998% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Enhanced Program - 2- Step 200K2-step$200K62$1,16910% / 5%10% static5% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
EnhancedX Program - 2- Step 200K2-step$200K59$1,1698% / 4%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days–35% on evaluation and funded
Endurance Program - 3- Step 5K3-step$5K60$296% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Endurance Program - 3- Step 10K3-step$10K59$596% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Endurance Program - 3- Step 25K3-step$25K62$1096% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Endurance Program - 3- Step 50K3-step$50K62$1896% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Endurance Program - 3- Step 100K3-step$100K63$2996% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Endurance Program - 3- Step 200K3-step$200K63$4996% / 6% / 6%8% static4% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days3None listed
Instant Funding - Instant 1Kinstant funding$1K48$43None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 1Kinstant funding$1K43$19None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your 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$2K48$86None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 2Kinstant funding$2K43$39None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 2Kinstant funding$2K56$13None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits)
Instant Funding - Instant 5Kinstant funding$5K48$214None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 5Kinstant funding$5K44$79None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 5Kinstant funding$5K61$17None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits)
Instant Funding - Instant 10Kinstant funding$10K48$428None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 10Kinstant funding$10K44$129None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 10Kinstant funding$10K60$38None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits)
Instant Funding - Instant 25Kinstant funding$25K48$1,069None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 25Kinstant funding$25K46$239None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 25Kinstant funding$25K61$89None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits)
Instant Funding - Instant 50Kinstant funding$50K48$2,139None (instant)6% balance trailing6% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days0None listed
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 50Kinstant funding$50K49$369None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 50Kinstant funding$50K60$190None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (Best trade cannot exceed 15% of total profits)
Instant Funding Lite - Instant 100Kinstant funding$100K49$699None (instant)5% balance trailing3% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%14 days5Your best trading day's profit based on equity at the end of day must not exceed 20% of total profits.
Instant24 - Instant 100Kinstant funding$100K61$299None (instant)3% balance trailing2% of higher of EOD balance/equity80%1 days015% (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.

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