Hantec Trader

Evaluation Phases

Hantec Trader offers multiple funding options:

• One-Step (Express): A single evaluation phase.
• Two-Step (Enhanced): Two evaluation phases.
• Instant Funding: No evaluation required, providing direct access to a funded account.

Profit Targets

• One-Step: 10% profit target.
• Two-Step: 10% in Stage 1 and 5% in Stage 2.
• Instant Funding: No profit targets required.

Drawdown Rules

• Daily Drawdown: 5% for One-Step / Two-Step challenges and 6% for Instant Funding.
• Maximum Drawdown:
  • One-Step: 6%
  • Two-Step: 10%
  • Instant Funding: 6%
• Drawdown Type:
  • One-Step: Trailing → Static
  • Two-Step: Static
  • Instant Funding: Trailing → Static

Strategy Rules

Hantec Trader provides clear guidelines with flexible terms for One Step and Two Step accounts, while Instant Funding carries stricter conditions.

• No minimum/maximum trading days, no consistency or scaling rules
• Stop losses optional (though advised)
• Platform switching not permitted during challenges
• Accounts inactive for 30+ days are breached
• News trading: Allowed on One Step/Two Step; banned within 3 minutes of high-impact news for Instant Funding
• Weekend holds: Permitted on One Step/Two Step, not allowed on Instant Funding
• Automation: EAs, algos and copy trading allowed on One Step/Two Step; not allowed on Instant Funding
• No maximum lot size or tiered margin rules
• Overleveraging (using over 85% margin on a single/related asset) is prohibited

Profit Split

The base profit split for most Hantec Trader accounts is 75% to the trader, with the possibility to increase it up to 90% via add-ons. 

First Payout Timing

• One-Step & Two-Step: Traders can request their first payout anytime after passing the challenge, provided no open trades are running.
• Instant Funding: First payout is available 7 or 14 days after the initial trade.

Payout Frequency

• Standard payouts occur every 30 days for One-Step / Two-Step and every 14 days for Instant Funding.
• Add-ons allow faster withdrawals: bi-weekly payouts for One-Step / Two-Step and weekly payouts for Instant Funding.

Scaling Plan

• One-Step & Two-Step: Both support scaling with account growth, allowing balances to increase up to $200,000 as traders demonstrate consistent profitability.
• Instant Funding: No scaling option is available.

This system rewards disciplined traders with higher capital allocations, while providing frequent payout opportunities to maintain flexibility.