easyMarkets
hantec fx
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while hantec fx was established in 2021 and is based in Russia. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while hantec fx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; hantec fx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at hantec fx.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F252 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2021 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | Russia |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and hantec fx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at hantec fx). hantec fx charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, giving easyMarkets an edge for frequent withdrawers. hantec fx charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while hantec fx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which hantec fx does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and hantec fx compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while hantec fx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). hantec fx uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. hantec fx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and hantec fx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and hantec fx supports 8, giving hantec fx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | easyMarkets | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |