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City Traders Imperium
Verified: no warning signs on 7 Nov 2026 Trustpilot 4.3 on 1,636 reviews, no current warning on its profile, and no pattern of refused or unpaid withdrawals in what we read.
Checked against 9 sources, including the firm’s own pages and its Trustpilot profile, 7 Nov 2026. Best value at City Traders Imperium 2-Step Challenge · 100K
2-step · Forex & CFD · one-time fee Price read on the firm’s page, 7 Nov 2026.
2-step · Forex & CFD · one-time fee
$10,000 static$54.90 per $1,000 of drawdown, the lowest at this firm
$549.00
4programs · 23 priced sizes
$29.00cheapest account · 1-Step Challenge 2.5K
$54.90best price per $1K drawdown
#33 of 46on drawdown per $ among forex & cfd firms we list
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1-Step ChallengeForex & CFD · static
2-Step ChallengeForex & CFD · static
Instant FundingForex & CFD · static
Direct FundingForex & CFD · static
Selected account 2-Step Challenge · 50K
$329.00
Grey: your balance. Dashed: where the account closes. Max drawdown$5,000 static. Your loss limit is fixed below the starting balance. Profits never move it. The floor never moves.
Daily loss limit$2,500, hard: breaching it fails the account.
Profit target$5,000 to pass
Profit split80% to you
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
Bots and EAsBots with conditions
BillingOne-time fee
Price per $1K drawdown, forex & cfd 50K
Get this account → This account$66
Median, 179 accounts$78
Lowest listed$20
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4.3 on 1,636 reviews
4.3 on 1,636 reviews
No pattern of unpaid withdrawals
None found in reviews and news we read.
None found in reviews and news we read.
No retroactive rule changes
None found.
None found.
Payout terms written down
Payout rules are published.
Payout rules are published.
Rules published for every program
4 programs, 23 sizes read from its own pages.
4 programs, 23 sizes read from its own pages.
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City Traders Imperium: 4 programs, 23 sizes
The rules as City Traders Imperium publishes them on its own pages, read 7 Nov 2026. Open a program to see each size, the evaluation, the funded account, payouts, what the firm leaves unsaid, and the pages we read.
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Soonest $1,000 paid outTue 17 NovDirect Funding 80K · 5 days. Modelled by Propsoon from the firm's payout rules, for an account bought on 6 Nov.How each size pays, on Propsoon
The firmcitytradersimperium.comForex & CFD · VerifiedOpen to traders in Hungary: not stated by the firmVisit citytradersimperium.com
1-Step Challenge
1-stepForex & CFDOne-time fee6 sizesBots allowedfrom $29 · best $89.80 per $1K drawdown
| Size | Price | Max drawdown (funded) | Daily loss limit | Target | Split | Smallest payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $29 | $125 static$232.00 per $1K | none | $200 | 80% | $50 |
| 5K | $49 | $250 static$196.00 per $1K | none | $400 | 80% | $50 |
| 10K | $79 | $500 static$158.00 per $1K | none | $800 | 80% | $50 |
| 25K | $159 | $1,250 static$127.20 per $1K | none | $2,000 | 80% | $50 |
| 50K | $299 | $2,500 static$119.60 per $1K | none | $4,000 | 80% | $50 |
| 100K | $449 | $5,000 static$89.80 per $1K | none | $8,000 | 80% | $50 |
Evaluation · 2.5K size
Challenge$200 target, at least 3 trading days; $125 max loss
Funded account · 2.5K sizeMax loss: $125 static. Daily loss: none.
Payouts · 2.5K sizeFirst payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month. No payout cap. Split: 80% on every payout.
Payouts in briefFirst payout after 7 days, then once a month in the last 5 days of the month (earlier at 10% net profit); 80% split.
The rules in fullOne phase: 8% target, 3 profitable days, 5% trailing balance-based drawdown, no daily loss, no time limit. Funded: first payout after 7 days, then monthly in the last 5 days of each month (10% net profit allows an early request), approved and processed within 24 hours; split 80% (VIP 90/100%). Any EA including third-party; martingale allowed.
Watch outStop loss within 60 seconds or the trade is closed. No HFT, tick scalping, arbitrage, grid, bracketing or cross-account hedging, and not the whole drawdown on one idea. 5% trailing drawdown.
Bots allowedAny EA, including bought and third-party ones; no HFT, arbitrage, grid or emulators.
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
Position limitsLeverage and lot limits not stated; any EA including third-party; martingale allowed; SL within 60 seconds
What the firm doesn't sayWhether the first payout must also fall in the last-5-days window is not stated (best case assumed). Minimum payout not stated. PropFirmMap logs 1-Step drawdown as 'None disclosed' (Jul 2026).
Rules for every size
| Size | Max loss | Daily loss | Payout conditions | Caps | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $125 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 5K | $250 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 10K | $500 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 25K | $1,250 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 50K | $2,500 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 100K | $5,000 static | none | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
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2-Step Challenge
2-stepForex & CFDOne-time fee6 sizesBots with conditionsfrom $39 · best $54.90 per $1K drawdown
| Size | Price | Max drawdown (funded) | Daily loss limit | Target | Split | Smallest payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $39 | $250 static$156.00 per $1K | $125, fails the account | $250 | 80% | $50 |
| 5K | $59 | $500 static$118.00 per $1K | $250, fails the account | $500 | 80% | $50 |
| 10K | $99 | $1,000 static$99.00 per $1K | $500, fails the account | $1,000 | 80% | $50 |
| 25K | $199 | $2,500 static$79.60 per $1K | $1,250, fails the account | $2,500 | 80% | $50 |
| 50K | $329 | $5,000 static$65.80 per $1K | $2,500, fails the account | $5,000 | 80% | $50 |
| 100K | $549 | $10,000 static$54.90 per $1K | $5,000, fails the account | $10,000 | 80% | $50 |
Evaluation · 2.5K size
Phase 1$250 target, at least 3 trading days; $250 max loss, $125 daily limit (fails it)
Phase 2$125 target, at least 3 trading days; $250 max loss, $125 daily limit (fails it)
Funded account · 2.5K sizeMax loss: $250 static. Daily loss: $125, fails the account.
Payouts · 2.5K sizeFirst payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month. No payout cap. Split: 80% on every payout.
Payouts in briefFirst payout after 7 days, then once a month in the last 5 days of the month (earlier at 10% net profit); 80% split.
The rules in fullTwo phases: 10% then 5%, 3 profitable days per phase, 10% static max loss, 5% daily drawdown from each day's starting balance, no consistency rule, no time limit. Funded: first payout after 7 days, then monthly in the last 5 days of the month (10% net profit allows an early request); 80% split (VIP 90/100%). Own EAs only.
Watch outOwn EAs only, source code on request; no martingale. Stop loss within 60 seconds or the trade is closed. 5% daily drawdown from each day's starting balance. No HFT, arbitrage, grid, bracketing or cross-account hedging.
Bots with conditionsOnly your own EAs, with source code shown on request; no martingale, HFT, arbitrage or grid.
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
Position limitsLeverage and lot limits not stated; own EAs only (source code on request), no martingale
What the firm doesn't sayDaily-drawdown breach consequence not stated. First-payout window and minimum payout not stated.
Rules for every size
| Size | Max loss | Daily loss | Payout conditions | Caps | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $250 static | $125, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 5K | $500 static | $250, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 10K | $1,000 static | $500, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 25K | $2,500 static | $1,250, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 50K | $5,000 static | $2,500, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
| 100K | $10,000 static | $5,000, fails the account | First payout: after 7 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 80% on every payout |
Pages we read (3)
Instant Funding
1-stepForex & CFDOne-time fee6 sizesBots with conditionsfrom $79 · best $666.25 per $1K drawdown
| Size | Price | Max drawdown (funded) | Daily loss limit | Target | Split | Smallest payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $79 | $75 static$1,053.33 per $1K | none | $125 | 70% | $50 |
| 5K | $139 | $150 static$926.67 per $1K | none | $250 | 70% | $50 |
| 10K | $259 | $300 static$863.33 per $1K | none | $500 | 70% | $50 |
| 20K | $449 | $600 static$748.33 per $1K | none | $1,000 | 70% | $50 |
| 40K | $849 | $1,200 static$707.50 per $1K | none | $2,000 | 70% | $50 |
| 80K | $1,599 | $2,400 static$666.25 per $1K | none | $4,000 | 70% | $50 |
Evaluation · 2.5K size
Starting balance$125 target, best day at most 20% of the profit; $75 max loss
Fully funded account · 2.5K sizeMax loss: $75 static. Daily loss: none.
Payouts · 2.5K sizeFirst payout: after 5 trading days, $50 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month. No payout cap. Split: 70% on every payout.
Payouts in briefFirst payout 5 trading days after the account doubles, with at least 2% profit; then on the 14th-15th and in the last 5 days of each month; 70% split.
The rules in fullNo evaluation, but you start on 50% of the nominal size with a 6% static drawdown and a 50% split; a 10% gain doubles the account to full size (20% consistency score to scale). First withdrawal 5 trading days after becoming fully funded with at least 2% net profit; then bi-weekly (14th/15th and the last 5 days of the month); 70% split, 80% at the next level, VIP 90/100%. Approved and processed within 24 hours.
Watch outStarts at half size with a 50% split until a 10% gain with a 20% consistency score doubles it. Own EAs only. Stop loss within 60 seconds or the trade is closed. No HFT, arbitrage, grid or cross-account hedging.
Bots with conditionsOnly your own EAs, with source code shown on request; no martingale, HFT, arbitrage or grid.
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
Position limitsLeverage and lot limits not stated; personal EAs only (source code on request), no martingale
Rules for every size
| Size | Max loss | Daily loss | Payout conditions | Caps | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K | $75 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $50 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 5K | $150 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $100 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 10K | $300 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $200 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 20K | $600 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $400 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 40K | $1,200 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $800 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 80K | $2,400 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, $1,600 profit, at least $50 a request; Then: every 7 calendar days; requests only on day 14 or 15 or 27 or 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 of the month | no cap | 70% on every payout |
Pages we read (4)
Direct Funding
InstantForex & CFDOne-time fee5 sizesBots with conditionsfrom $229 · best $665.00 per $1K drawdown
| Size | Price | Max drawdown (funded) | Daily loss limit | Target | Split | Smallest payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $229 | $300 static$763.33 per $1K | none | None | 70% | $50 |
| 10K | $399 | $600 static$665.00 per $1K | none | None | 70% | $50 |
| 20K | $999 | $1,200 static$832.50 per $1K | none | None | 70% | $50 |
| 40K | $1,999 | $2,400 static$832.92 per $1K | none | None | 70% | $50 |
| 80K | $3,999 | $4,800 static$833.12 per $1K | none | None | 70% | $50 |
Funded account · 5K sizeMax loss: $300 static. Daily loss: none.
Payouts · 5K sizeFirst payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $500 profit. No payout cap. Split: 70% on every payout.
Payouts in briefFirst payout on demand from trading day 5; later ones twice a month, or earlier at 10% net profit; 70% split.
The rules in fullNo evaluation; full balance from day one; 6% static balance-based drawdown from the initial balance; no daily loss; no payout consistency rule and no minimum profitable days. First payout on demand from day 5; split 70% (VIP 90/100%); 'Payouts are approved and processed within 24 hours.' Scaling by 10% milestones with a 20% consistency score. Personal EAs only.
Watch outOwn EAs only, source code on request; no martingale. Stop loss within 60 seconds or the trade is closed. No HFT, arbitrage, grid, bracketing or cross-account hedging.
Bots with conditionsOnly your own EAs, with source code shown on request; no martingale, HFT, arbitrage or grid.
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
Position limitsLeverage and lot limits not stated; 'Personal EAs only – no third-party' (source code on request); no martingale
What the firm doesn't say'Day 5' counting basis not stated. Later-payout frequency conflicts (Direct page 'no fixed schedule' vs comparison page twice monthly). Minimum payout and caps not stated.
Rules for every size
| Size | Max loss | Daily loss | Payout conditions | Caps | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $300 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $500 profit | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 10K | $600 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $1,000 profit | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 20K | $1,200 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $2,000 profit | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 40K | $2,400 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $4,000 profit | no cap | 70% on every payout |
| 80K | $4,800 static | none | First payout: after 5 trading days, at least $50 a request; Then: every 16 calendar days; or sooner: after 5 trading days, $8,000 profit | no cap | 70% on every payout |
Pages we read (5)
Every page we read for City Traders Imperium (8)
- OfficialCTI 1-Step Challenge
- OfficialBest CTI Funding Program: 1-Step, 2-Step Or Instant Funding (comparison)
- OfficialCTI EA Trading Rules (updated 7 Oct 2026)
- OfficialCTI 2-Step Challenge
- OfficialCTI Instant Funding
- OfficialCTI VIP program and payouts
- OfficialCTI Direct Funding
- OfficialDirect Funding: No Evaluation, 70% Share From Day 1 (read 7 Nov 2026 for the race notes)
Rules and prices from the Propsoon rules pack, read on City Traders Imperium's own pages on 7 Nov 2026. Firms change rules often: check the checkout page before you buy. Not financial advice.