DNA Funded vs Hantec Trader: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare DNA Funded (forex/CFD) and Hantec Trader (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	DNA Funded	Hantec Trader
Trustpilot rating	3.5★ (87 reviews)	4.5★ (711 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–95%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant	2 Steps, 3 Steps, Instant, 1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$1K, $2K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	$13
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5, TradeLocker	MT4, MT5
Payout frequency	Every 14 days	Every 14 days / After 24-hour window
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Hantec Trader offers a higher advertised profit split (95% vs 80%). Hantec Trader is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to $49 at DNA Funded. Both firms support 2 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at DNA Funded, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · Instant: $309 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$618

2 attempts × $309 fee

Net Cost

$618

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

6.87%

Profit needed on $10K after 90% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

DNA Funded vs Hantec Trader — FAQs

Both DNA Funded and Hantec Trader are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Hantec Trader has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Hantec Trader offers a higher profit split (95% vs 80%).

Hantec Trader has the higher advertised profit split at up to 95%, compared to 80% at DNA Funded.

Hantec Trader is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to $49 at DNA Funded.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. DNA Funded account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. Hantec Trader account sizes: $1K, $2K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.