Hantec Markets
Uphold
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Hantec Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1990 | 2013 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec Markets and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Hantec Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hantec Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hantec Markets and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. Uphold has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hantec Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Hantec Markets and Uphold offer live chat support. Hantec Markets offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Hantec Markets supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Hantec Markets broader global reach. Hantec Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |