Hantec Markets
XTB
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 1990 | 2002 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec Markets and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). XTB charges withdrawal fees while Hantec Markets does not, giving Hantec Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Hantec Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XTB supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hantec Markets and XTB compare. XTB runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. XTB has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. XTB publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. XTB integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. XTB maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hantec Markets supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |