Hantec Markets

What Hantec Markets does

Hantec Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker operating under the 1990-founded Hantec Group, headquartered in Hong Kong with operating hubs in London (FCA-regulated) and Ebene, Mauritius (FSC-regulated). The company serves approximately 200,000 retail and institutional clients worldwide across six regulatory jurisdictions (FCA UK, ASIC Australia, FSC Mauritius, VFSC Vanuatu, FSA, and HGX Hong Kong), with active markets in LATAM, APAC, Europe, and Africa and explicit restrictions on the USA, Japan, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, and UAE.

The product platform combines proprietary infrastructure — Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, and Hantec Social (copy trading) — with the industry-standard MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms, exposing 2,650+ CFD instruments across forex, indices, stocks, metals, commodities, and cryptocurrencies with leverage up to 500:1. Value-added layers include the InsightPro AI- and human-powered market analysis portal with Telegram and email distribution, the Hantec Learning Hub, and risk tools such as Balance Guard (negative balance protection) and client fund insurance up to $500,000. Trading infrastructure is augmented by TradingView charting integration and one-click execution across mobile and web.

The business model is transaction-fee driven: revenue is generated from spreads, commissions (with zero-commission options on the Global account), overnight swap/financing charges, 0.6% currency conversion fees, and copy-trading performance fees. Three account tiers (Hantec Cent from $10 minimum, Hantec Pro, Hantec Global) segment the retail base. Go-to-market is multi-channel: product-led self-serve digital acquisition, a partner/IB network that has paid out $100M+ cumulatively, strategic sports sponsorships (Atlético de Madrid for LATAM, UFC for APAC), and dedicated institutional coverage through the Hantec Prime division offering liquidity and B2B services.

Name

Hantec Markets

Legal name

Hantec Markets Holdings Limited

Website

https://hmarkets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hantec Markets is a 1990-founded multi-asset CFD broker serving 200,000+ retail and institutional clients globally with 2,650+ instruments across forex, indices, stocks, crypto, metals, and commodities via proprietary and MetaTrader platforms, regulated in six jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail CFD Brokerage

NAICS

Commodity Contracts Intermediation (52316), Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail FX/CFD Broker Trading Venues (FSAFADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Multi-Asset Trading Platforms (OTC/RFQ) (FSAFAEAB), OTC Desks & Block Trading Networks (FSAPADAH), Derivatives Trading Venues (perps, futures, options) (FSAPADAE)

Keywords

• Retail forex brokerage
• CFD trading platform
• Copy trading services
• Multi-asset derivatives
• Leverage trading

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CFD Trading Spreads and Commissions: Revenue generated from spreads (the difference between bid and ask prices) and commissions on CFD trades across forex, metals, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Different account types offer varying spread/commission structures with zero-commission options on select assets.
2. Currency Conversion Fees: Currency conversion fee of 0.6% applied when trading instruments in currencies different from the account's base currency, automatically applied at settlement.
3. Overnight Swap/Funding Charges: Fees charged for holding positions overnight, determined by underlying interest rates of traded products and currency pairs.
4. Copy Trading Performance Fees: Strategy providers on Hantec Social platform charge performance fees only when their copied strategies generate profits for followers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hantec Markets is a multi-jurisdiction CFD broker that lets retail and institutional clients trade leveraged contracts for difference on forex, indices, stocks, metals, commodities, and cryptocurrencies (2,650+ instruments). Trading is delivered through proprietary platforms (Hantec Mobile, Hantec WebTrader, Hantec Social copy trading) alongside MetaTrader 4 and 5, with integrated TradingView charting, AI-driven market analysis (InsightPro), negative balance protection, and client fund insurance up to $500,000.

Product overview

Hantec Markets is a multi-asset CFD trading platform offering a unified ecosystem of proprietary trading platforms and industry-standard tools. The core product suite includes Hantec Mobile and Hantec WebTrader for direct trading access, Hantec Social for copy trading functionality, and supports both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 as alternative platforms. Advanced traders can access InsightPro for AI-powered market analysis and trading signals, while the Hantec Cent, Pro, and Global account types serve different trader segments with varying commission structures and leverage options. The platform provides CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, metals, commodities, and cryptocurrencies with up to 2,650+ tradable instruments. Risk management tools include Hantec Balance Guard for negative balance protection, with fund insurance up to $500,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hantec Prime: Institutional liquidity solutions and services for institutional clients.
• Hantec Social
• InsightPro
• Balance Guard

Products and services

• Hantec Mobile Proprietary mobile trading app for iOS, Android, and APK that provides real-time CFD trading, TradingView charts, trading signals, news, an economic calendar, and one-click execution across 2,650+ tradable assets, targeted at retail traders who prefer mobile execution.
• Hantec WebTrader Browser-based CFD trading platform requiring no downloads, with TradingView integration, real-time market data, advanced charting, and full trading functionality across global CFD markets for retail traders using desktop or tablet devices.
• Hantec Social (Copy Trading) Social/copy trading platform that lets users automatically replicate the trades of top-performing strategy providers in real time, with performance analytics, risk management controls, and multi-account support for retail traders and strategy providers.
• MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Trading Platform MetaTrader 4 platform offered by Hantec Markets with 30+ built-in indicators, Expert Advisors for automated trading, one-click execution, and multi-device (desktop and mobile) support, targeted at advanced retail CFD traders.
• MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Trading Platform MetaTrader 5 platform offered by Hantec Markets with 80+ advanced analytical tools, market depth view, and multi-asset CFD trading (forex, stocks, commodities, indices, crypto CFDs), targeted at advanced and multi-asset retail traders.
• Forex CFDs CFD trading service on major, minor, and exotic currency pairs with spreads from 0.1 pips, ultra-fast execution, zero-commission options, and leverage up to 500:1, offered to retail and institutional clients.
• Index CFDs CFD trading service on global equity indices, offered to retail and institutional clients seeking leveraged exposure to benchmark equity markets.
• Stock CFDs CFD trading service on global individual stocks, providing leveraged exposure to equity markets for retail and institutional clients.
• Metal CFDs CFD trading service on precious metals such as gold and silver, offered to retail and institutional clients for leveraged exposure to metals markets.
• Commodity CFDs CFD trading service on commodities such as oil and agricultural products, offered to retail and institutional clients for leveraged commodity exposure.
• Cryptocurrency CFDs CFD trading service on major cryptocurrencies, offering leveraged speculative exposure to crypto price movements without holding the underlying asset, for retail and institutional clients.
• Hantec Prime (Institutional Liquidity) Institutional B2B division of Hantec Markets providing liquidity solutions, PAMM/MAMM services, and dedicated account support to hedge funds, professional traders, and money managers globally.
• Hantec Partners (IB & Affiliate Program) Partnership program for Introducing Brokers, affiliates, money managers, and signal providers, offering competitive partnership economics, robust platform technology, and global market access with $100M+ paid out to partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record $725.5 billion trading volume in Q3 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Multi-year official partnership making Hantec Markets an official partner of UFC across the Asia-Pacific region. Brand activation planned across live events, broadcasts, and social media through both Hantec Markets and Hantec Trader brands. Strategic move to leverage UFC's global brand presence and audience reach to deepen regional brand awareness and engage new traders across Asia-Pacific.
• Atlético de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial LatAm Trading Partner of Atlético de Madrid. Strategic sponsorship leveraging the football club's brand presence in Latin America for customer acquisition and brand awareness across key markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IG Group: London-listed, FCA-regulated multi-asset CFD and spread-betting broker. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Hantec across forex, indices, commodities, and shares CFDs, serving both retail and institutional clients globally.
• Plus500: Publicly listed retail CFD broker with a proprietary platform and multi-jurisdictional regulation. Competes head-on with Hantec on zero/low-commission CFD pricing and self-serve onboarding across global retail.
• eToro: Multi-asset retail platform with social/copy trading (CopyTrader) and a proprietary mobile/web stack — directly overlapping with Hantec Social, Hantec Mobile, and Hantec WebTrader's social trading and CFD offerings.
• Pepperstone: ASIC- and FCA-regulated global CFD/FX broker offering MT4/MT5, TradingView, and cTrader with active trader pricing — closely mirrors Hantec's Hantec Pro/MT4/MT5 proposition for active retail and professional clients.
• OANDA: Long-standing, multi-jurisdiction regulated retail FX and CFD broker (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, MAS, etc.) with MT4 and proprietary platform — directly comparable to Hantec's regulated, multi-jurisdiction, multi-platform retail offering.
• IC Markets (IC Trading): Australia-headquartered, multi-jurisdiction regulated CFD broker known for tight spreads, MT4/MT5/cTrader, and aggressive affiliate/IB economics — directly comparable to Hantec Pro pricing and partner payout structure.
• FXCM: Established retail FX and CFD broker with proprietary Trading Station and MT4 platforms, regulated across FCA/ASIC/CFTC. Comparable multi-platform retail trading proposition to Hantec's mobile/web/MT4/MT5 stack.
• XM Group (Trading Point): CySEC-, ASIC-, and FSC-regulated global retail CFD/FX broker with MT4/MT5 and an extensive IB/affiliate program. Closely comparable to Hantec on account tiering, sponsor-driven brand marketing, and partner economics.
• Exness: Multi-jurisdiction (CySEC, FCA, FSA, CBCS, FSC) global FX/CFD broker with MT4/MT5, multi-asset coverage, and high-leverage accounts — directly comparable retail proposition including micro-lot and cent-style account types.
• Admirals (Admiral Markets): EFSA-, CySEC-, FCA-, ASIC-, and JFSA-regulated European retail CFD broker offering MT4/MT5 plus proprietary platforms. Comparable multi-jurisdiction, multi-platform retail CFD proposition targeting active traders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=aakgMQS5QC4
• Xx.com/Hantec_Markets
• Facebookfacebook.com/HantecMarketsGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hantecmarkets

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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