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8.3/10
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Hantec Markets

5.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $1000 at Hantec Markets.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$250$1000
RegulationFinancial 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-F237Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20181990
CountryDubaiUK, Hong Kong
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Hantec Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. fx next charges deposit fees; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, Hantec Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hantec Markets wins this category
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$250$1000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fx next and Hantec Markets compare. fx next runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. fx next has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. fx next publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. fx next integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. fx next maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fx next accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx next and Hantec Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and Hantec Markets supports 2, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextHantec Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese