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I understand that Trustpilot has moderation rules, but I have the right to share my views and my genuine personal experience. I am therefore posting my review again.
I previously posted a review about my experience with Hantec Trader, but unfortunately it was removed. I do not know why. I can provide proof of my experience and the accounts I opened.
I opened three accounts:
• Express Challenge – Step 1 – $2,000
• Instant24 – $10,000
• Express Challenge – Step 1 – $5,000
Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing, especially because of the trading commissions.
Before buying a prop firm account, I strongly recommend checking the leverage, commissions, consistency rules, maximum open risk and all other conditions carefully.
In my case, I only realized after purchasing that the leverage on XAUUSD was 1:10. I accept that I should have checked this beforehand, so I acknowledge my mistake on that point.
However, the commissions were a much bigger problem.
Hantec states that the commission for metals is $5 per lot. But the important question is: what does this actually mean in practice?
With XAUUSD, I found that I could only open around 0.01 lot at a time. With such a small position size, generating meaningful profits can require many positions. Every position carries commission, whether it wins or loses.
In my case, I had approximately $156 in trading losses and around $45 in commissions, on an account with a maximum loss of only $200. That is a very significant cost.
The $5-per-lot commission may sound small on its own, but when positions have to be multiplied, the costs can accumulate very quickly.
I would have preferred Hantec to provide a clear practical example before purchase. For example: with a $10,000 account, 1:10 leverage on XAUUSD and 0.01 lot positions, what is the real cost of opening and closing trades, and how much commission can accumulate after multiple trades?
I contacted Hantec Trader Support about the commissions. They explained how the $5-per-lot commission is calculated, but my concern is not simply the calculation. My concern is the practical impact of these costs combined with the leverage, position-size limitations and maximum loss.
Instead of mainly sending promotional emails and market information encouraging customers to buy challenges, I would have preferred clearer information before purchase about these conditions.
To be fair, the free challenges are a good initiative, and credit where credit is due: you are not paying for those.
For paid accounts, however, I strongly recommend doing your own research and understanding exactly what you are buying, especially the commissions, leverage, consistency rules, maximum open risk and position-size limitations.
I am sharing this review simply to describe my genuine experience. I can provide screenshots, account information, trade examples and commission records by email so that everything can be checked properly.
My experience was disappointing, and based on this experience, I would not purchase these accounts again.

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My experience with Hantec Trader has been positive overall. I purchased a $200K challenge and appreciate the opportunity they provide for traders to develop their skills and work towards becoming funded traders.
The platform offers an interesting environment for those looking to take their trading journey to the next level.
I look forward to continuing my journey with Hantec Trader and hope to maintain a long-term relationship with the company.

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My experience with you guys was good overall, although the verification process was quite stressful. Thank you so much. I managed the account responsibly, and I’m confident that with the right communication and consistency, we can build a strong, long-term partnership that benefits both sides.