FXTM vs Hantec Markets

FXTM vs Hantec Markets Comparison Table 2024
FXTM	Hantec Markets
Review 4	Review 3.8

FXTM is a top-rated forex and CFD broker established in 2011 and operating across 4 continents. The company is secure and regulated by leading authorities, including the FCA and CySEC. Offering 1000+ day trading markets and three account types, they cater to all levels of trader.	Hantec Markets was established in Hong Kong in 1990. Initially, the company concentrated solely on the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In 2008, the broker rebranded and expanded its presence in the UK, Australia, Japan, and various other countries, before enhancing its footprint in Latin America in 2022. Hantec now stands as a multinational brokerage with 18 offices across Europe and Asia.
Bonus Offer
30% up to $100 via Exinity Ltd
Comment by Reviewer
"FXTM is a good pick for day traders seeking low forex commissions on the MetaTrader 4 platform. That said, the range of other assets is not extensive for those looking to diversify, especially stocks and cryptocurrencies."	"Hantec Markets is suitable if you want a no-frills MetaTrader broker to trade CFDs on stocks, forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. However, its scalping restrictions limit its appeal for certain day traders, while the customer support and educational tools trail the best brokers."
Pros
The broker delivers an excellent charting environment for day traders, with over 30 technical tools offered in the MT4 platform, plus a range of additional platform indicators for monitoring spreads, orders, pivot levels and more Beginners can access a strong range of free educational materials and short-term market insights, including a podcast hosted by the brand’s expert team FXTM offers free VPS hosting for active day traders looking for 24/7 uninterrupted connection with up to 99.9% uptime The broker has a good reputation with multiple industry awards and oversight from top-tier regulators like the CySEC Customer support is reliable and available in 30+ languages, making FXTM a top choice among global traders Negative Balance Protection is available to clients registering with the EU and UK entities	Hantec Markets is a trusted broker, with a track record stretching back to 1990 and authorization from ‘green tier’ regulators, notably the FCA and ASIC. Hantec Markets offers a great range of 8 account base currencies, helping global traders avoid conversion fees while delivering a hassle-free day trading experience. Trading Central integration provides an excellent one-stop-shop for technical, fundamental, economic, sentiment and news analysis, helping users discover short-term trading opportunities. The entry barrier for trading is notably low for beginners, starting from just $100, while deposits are fee-free and can be completed smoothly from the client area. High leverage up to 1:1000 is available for experienced investors in some jurisdictions, amplifying trading results (profits and losses).
Cons
It’s a shame that ETFs and bond products are not available, and the selection of stocks is not extensive compared to competitors like AvaTrade Spreads are mediocre in the commission-free accounts, with typical EUR/USD spreads around 1.9 pips - the industry average is around 1.2 pips Withdrawal fees apply, including a 30 EUR fee on bank wire withdrawals There are limited e-wallet payment options compared to alternatives	There is no proprietary software aimed at newer traders, nor integration with the increasingly popular TradingView and cTrader platforms. Additionally MT5 is not available in certain regions, including the UK. Hantec Markets needs to bolster its investment offering to match category leaders like Blackbull Markets, especially in its breadth of currency pairs and commodities. Testing reveals hit-and-miss support, with 24/5 assistance but a live chat service that times out, making it unreliable for urgent trading issues. The educational tools, consisting primarily of long-form articles, need revamping with interactive elements and videos to match the training materials at IG. Despite reliable order execution, Hantec Markets does not permit scalping strategies, reducing its appeal compared to Pepperstone, whose Razor account is set up for scalpers.
Awards
Best Trading Experience 2021 - World Finance Awards Best Online Leveraged Trading Services 2021 - Global Business Awards Best Forex Education Partner Nigeria 2021 - World Business Outlook Best Trading Experience 2020 - World Finance Awards Best ECN Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com	Most Reliable Global Forex Broker - Global Forex Awards 2022 Best Forex Trading Experience (Latin America) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Trusted Forex Broker (Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Best Value Broker (Asia) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Transparent Forex Broker (Middle East and Northern Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Transparent Global Broker - Global Forex Awards 2021 Most Trusted Broker (Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2021
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks	Forex, CFDs, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Cryptos
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$100
Trading Platforms
FXTM App MT4 MT5	MT4 MT5 TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Credit Card GlobePay Google Wallet Maestro Neteller PayRedeem Perfect Money Skrill Visa WebMoney Western Union	BPAY Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC	FCA, ASIC, FSC, JSC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Yes
App Review
FXTM deliver a great mobile trading experience. Fast, secure and easy-to-use, the app supports both MetaTrader 4 and 5 and delivers real time quotes, all trading execution types and full account maintenance. The charting facilities are also among the best of any mobile app. Download it today.	Hantec Markets doesn’t offer a proprietary trading app. Instead, clients can use the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mobile apps, which are accessible for both Apple and Android devices and mirror the desktop version’s functionality. The lack of a bespoke app means that day traders who are looking for more integrated solutions might find the mobile trading experience lacking, especially since there’s no support for TradingView or cTrader either.
Android App Rating
4.4	4.4
iOS App Rating
4.8	4.8
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$5	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD CHF PLN AED
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500	DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas Oil Precious Metals Silver	Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
FXTM’s CFD offering spans 250+ forex, stocks, commodities and indices, plus crypto CFDs at the global entity. Leverage up to 1:30 is available from the CySEC-regulated branch, though highly seasoned traders can also access massive 1:2000 rates from the global entity.	Traders have the opportunity to engage in CFD trading across a broad spectrum of assets, including currency pairs, stocks, commodities, bullion (gold and silver), indices, and cryptocurrencies. Experienced traders can access high leverage up to 1:1000 in certain jurisdictions. However, a notable downside is the restriction of scalping strategies which may deter experienced day traders.
Leverage
	1:1000
FTSE Spread
1.3	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.2	0.5
Oil Spread
5.0	0.05
Stocks Spread
0.1	Variable
Forex Trading
FXTM offers a strong range of 60+ currency pairs - more than many competitors including AvaTrade. There’s also 6 currency indices for day traders looking to diversify their forex portfolios. The brand’s ECN account offers competitively low spreads from 0 pips, with equally low commissions up to $2 per lot.	Hantec Markets offers a limited range of 30+ forex pairs – less than most top brands, including Pepperstone with 100+. That said, market execution is rapid based on tests, and spreads are competitive starting at just 0.2 pips. This, combined with access to the popular MT4 platform with 30+ technical indicators, ensures a relatively complete trading experience for short-term currency traders.
Forex App
FXTM deliver a great mobile trading experience. Fast, secure and easy-to-use, the app supports both MetaTrader 4 and 5 and delivers real time quotes, all trading execution types and full account maintenance. The charting facilities are also among the best of any mobile app. Download it today.
GBPUSD Spread
0.2	0.5
EURUSD Spread
0.1	0.2
EURGBP Spread
0.6	0.7
Assets
50+	300
Currency Indices
USD EUR GBP JPY AUD NZD
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency CFDs are available on 11 popular digital coins for those using the international entity. Bitcoin is available, alongside popular altcoins like Avalanch and Dogecoin. Spreads are floating and minimum lot sizes from 0.01 are available.	CFD trading is available across a diverse selection of cryptocurrencies. This range includes not only leading cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum but also extends to smaller tokens such as Polkadot. These digital assets can be traded against a variety of global currencies, including the USD, JPY, and MXN, as well as precious metals like gold and silver, marking Hantec out from the majority of brokers who only offer cryptos paired with the USD.
Spread
Variable	0.008 - 6.4 pips
Coins
BTC ETH LTC XRP	BTC BCH XRP LTC ETH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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