Challenges from
$29
$2,500 account
Split
80%
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is an established CFD firm (founded 2018, UAE) on MT5, known for a swing-friendly approach and a scaling plan toward high splits. From $29 with 15% off all accounts (except Instant Funding Pro). Its 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations use a static/balance-based max loss; Instant Funding trails — so pick an evaluation account for a fixed line. Trust 86, 4.3★. Compare the plans below and confirm the live rules before buying.
Good to know before you buy
- Drawdown — The 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations use a static/balance-based max loss; Instant Funding trails. Documented partly via comparison sites — confirm the plan.
- Consistency rule — A 20% consistency score is used for scaling on the Instant Funding plans.
- EAs / bots only under conditions
- Minimum 3 trading days
Founded
2018
Steps
1/2-step, Instant
Profit target
8% / 8%
Profit split
up to 80%
Daily DD
5%
Max DD
10%
Static (end-of-day)
Pros
- Clear breakdown of pricing, drawdown and payout rules
- Multiple account sizes available
- Links to the firm’s official site
Cons
- Always confirm current rules on the firm’s official site
- Instant Funding trails — pick an evaluation account for a static line
- MT5-only, 80% base split
- Some plan details are documented via comparison sites — confirm before buying
Challenge programs & pricing
1-Step
1 Step- Drawdown
- Static (end-of-day)
- Profit split
- up to 80%
- News trading
- unknown
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $29 |
| $5,000 | $49 |
| $10,000 | $79 |
| $25,000 | $159 |
| $50,000 | $299 |
| $100,000 | $449 |
Normal prices from citytradersimperium.com (SPARKWEEK code = separate discount).
2-Step
2 Steps- Drawdown
- Static (end-of-day)
- Profit split
- up to 80%
- News trading
- unknown
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $39 |
| $5,000 | $59 |
| $10,000 | $99 |
| $25,000 | $199 |
| $50,000 | $329 |
| $100,000 | $549 |
Normal prices from citytradersimperium.com (SPARKWEEK code = separate discount).
Instant
Instant- Drawdown
- Static (end-of-day)
- Profit split
- up to 80%
- News trading
- unknown
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $79 |
| $5,000 | $139 |
| $10,000 | $259 |
| $20,000 | $449 |
| $40,000 | $849 |
| $80,000 | $1,599 |
Normal prices from citytradersimperium.com (SPARKWEEK code = separate discount).
Instant Pro
Instant- Drawdown
- Static (end-of-day)
- Profit split
- up to 80%
- News trading
- unknown
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $229 |
| $10,000 | $399 |
| $20,000 | $999 |
| $40,000 | $1,999 |
| $80,000 | $3,999 |
Normal prices from citytradersimperium.com (SPARKWEEK code = separate discount).
Key firm rules
- News trading
- Allowed with no restrictions.
- Stop-loss
- A stop-loss must be set within 1 minute of opening (soft breach if missed); the platform auto-closes the trade and profit made without a stop-loss doesn't count toward your target.
- Copy trading
- Allowed only when the CTI account is the master — copying into CTI from another account isn't permitted, and no third-party/managed trading.
- Expert Advisors (EAs)
- Third-party EAs you don't own the source code for aren't allowed (except on the 1-Step Challenge); trade managers and calculators are fine.
- Weekend/overnight holding
- Allowed, including crypto over the weekend.
- VPN / devices
- VPNs and IP-masking are banned; trading is limited to 2 devices, with a VPS only for EAs or copy trading.
- Inactivity
- Place at least one trade every 30 days or the account is terminated.
Payout & scaling
- Profit split (1/2-Step)
- 80%, scaling up to 100%.
- Profit split (Instant Funding)
- 70% from Level 2, scaling up to 100%.
- Payout schedule
- First payout on demand; afterwards monthly on evaluation plans, bi-weekly on Instant Funding.
- Minimum withdrawal
- 2% net profit or $100, whichever is higher.
- Scaling
- Evaluation accounts grow +50% up to $100K (then in steps to $200K); Instant accounts double up to $2M per account.
Company & payments
- CEO
- Martin Najat and Daniel Martin
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- July 2018
- Trustpilot
- 4.3 / 5
- Broker / liquidity
- Institutional liquidity provider (Broctagon); CTI is now also a broker
- Tradable assets
- Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, Commodities
- Payment methods
- Card, Crypto, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Wire transfer, CTI Wallet
- Payout methods
- Bank transfer, Crypto, PayPal
Restricted countries (12)
Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, Crimea, Donetsk & Luhansk (Ukraine), Kherson & Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine).
City Traders Imperium FAQ
How much does a City Traders Imperium challenge cost?
The cheapest City Traders Imperium evaluation we track is $29 for a $2,500 account. Larger account sizes cost more — the full price table on this page lists every size we verified (last checked 2026-06-26).
What profit split does City Traders Imperium pay?
Up to 80% of profits go to the trader, with payouts first payout on demand (with 5 profitable trading days of 0.5% profit each day) | bi-weekly thereafter on the 14th/15th & the last 2 days of each month.
What are City Traders Imperium's drawdown rules?
Maximum drawdown is 10% and the daily loss limit is 5%. The drawdown type is static (end-of-day) — check how it behaves before you trade, since drawdown type is where most accounts are lost.
Does City Traders Imperium use a trailing or static drawdown?
The 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations use a static/balance-based max loss; Instant Funding trails. Documented partly via comparison sites — confirm the plan.
Does City Traders Imperium have a consistency rule?
Yes. A 20% consistency score is used for scaling on the Instant Funding plans.
Does City Traders Imperium allow news trading?
Yes, news trading is allowed (last checked 2026-06-26).
Can I use EAs or trading bots at City Traders Imperium?
Only under conditions — automated trading is restricted at City Traders Imperium. Confirm your setup is allowed before running it (last checked 2026-06-26).
Does City Traders Imperium have minimum trading days?
Yes — 3 trading days minimum before you can pass or withdraw, depending on the program. The program cards above list per-program values where they differ.
Is City Traders Imperium legit?
City Traders Imperium has operated since 2018, is based in United Kingdom, and scores 4.3/5 on Trustpilot. We track its pricing and rules against official sources (status: partially verified (last checked 2026-06-26)). As with any prop firm: only pay a fee you can afford to lose, and verify the current rules on the firm's own site.
Is there a City Traders Imperium discount code?
Yes — we keep the current City Traders Imperium offer and any working code on our City Traders Imperium discount page, updated with verified pricing. View the City Traders Imperium offer →
From
$29