ActivTrades vs Hantec Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 58/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Hantec Markets Limited is authorised by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (licence C114013940) and offers MT4, MT5 and its own web and mobile platforms.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 58/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 11/35Strongest licence FSC Mauritius (tier 3) |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 16/25▲Spreads from 0.1 pips; commission not published |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 16/20Minimum deposit $10 (Hantec Global account), 2 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:500 (Hantec Markets Limited, FSC Mauritius) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FSC (Mauritius) |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $10 (Hantec Global account) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.1 pips (Hantec Global and Hantec Pro, floating) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | From $2 per lot (Pro; Global from $0.00) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:500 (Hantec Markets Limited, FSC Mauritius) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank / wire transfer, Cards |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Hantec Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Hantec Markets better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 58/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Hantec Markets regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Hantec Markets: FSC (Mauritius). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Hantec Markets?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Hantec Markets holds none. Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and Hantec Markets?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Hantec Markets: $10 (Hantec Global account).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Hantec Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.1 pips (Hantec Global and Hantec Pro, floating) at Hantec Markets; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Hantec Markets From $2 per lot (Pro; Global from $0.00).
Do ActivTrades and Hantec Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Hantec Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Mobile, Hantec Social.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning