FP Markets and Hantec Markets face off on regulation, fees, and platform breadth, testing whether raw pricing or platform choice matters more.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose FP Markets if you want true ECN pricing from 0.0 pips with a $6/lot round-turn commission. You gain access to MT4, MT5, and cTrader plus IRESS for share CFDs.
Choose if…
Choose Hantec Markets for no minimum deposit on the Professional ECN account and raw 0.0 pips at $6/lot. You trade on MT4 and MT5 with FCA and JFSA oversight and strong Japanese-language support.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.5/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
True ECN pricing from 0.0 pips + $6 round-turn commission
Supports MT4, MT5, and cTrader, all three major platforms
IRESS platform for direct-access share CFD trading
Strong ASIC and CySEC regulation
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | FP Markets | Hantec Markets |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: FP Markets rates 4.5/5 and Hantec Markets rates 4.1/5. FP Markets has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Both FP Markets and Hantec Markets start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Hantec Markets has no minimum deposit, while FP Markets requires at least $100. This makes Hantec Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both FP Markets and Hantec Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Hantec Markets has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
FP Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while Hantec Markets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Both FP Markets and Hantec Markets charge the same commission of $6 per lot on applicable accounts.
FP Markets supports IRESS, cTrader, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while Hantec Markets supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. FP Markets has exclusive access to IRESS and cTrader and TradingView.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
FP Markets is best for safety and regulation due to ASIC and CySEC oversight.
FP Markets wins for active traders with broader platforms and a larger instrument universe.
Both brokers offer equivalent ECN conditions including raw spread accounts, commissions, and spread levels.
FP Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and IRESS for platform choice.
Hantec Markets is best for beginners due to zero minimum deposit.
FP Markets wins for instrument variety with 10,000 tradable instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2005 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | $6/lot |
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| 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPOLiPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPOLi | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC | JFSA FCA FSA Seychelles |
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| Platforms | IRESS cTrader MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
FCA (502635) and JFSA dual regulation - rare combination at retail level
No minimum deposit on Professional ECN account
Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips at $6 round-turn commission
FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients
Strong Japanese-language service infrastructure for East Asian traders
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
IRESS platform has a monthly fee for lower-volume traders
Customer support primarily oriented toward Australian trading hours
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Cons
Limited brand recognition outside Japan and the UK
No cTrader or TradingView integration
Research and educational content minimal
MT4 and MT5 only - no alternative platforms
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
FP Markets edges Hantec Markets on editorial score and platform breadth. It also benefits from ASIC and CySEC oversight, while Hantec Markets is regulated by FCA and JFSA.
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