City Traders Imperium
United Kingdom · est. 2018 · reviewed 2026-09-07
No sourced trader-risk flag has been recorded for City Traders Imperium. That is the absence of a finding, not a clean bill of health.
FirmFax verdict
City Traders Imperium is a strong forex and crypto prop firm, established 8+ years, best taken through its 2-Step Challenge (81/100), which uses a static drawdown that never moves and carries a strong public payout reputation.
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Master
83/B
Best account
81/B
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Best for
- ✓Budget-conscious traders — accounts start from $29
- ✓Traders who want a static or end-of-day drawdown instead of an intraday trail
- ✓Concentrated strategies — the firm publishes no consistency rule on at least one route
- ✓Traders who weight a strong public payout reputation
- ✓Forex traders
Check fit if
- •Best for traders with tight daily risk controls because this route includes a daily loss cap
City Traders Imperium
Fig. 01 — Score breakdown
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Fig. 02 — Account types
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| Plan | Market | Score | From | Activation | Reset | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Payout split | Platforms | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step Challenge Two-phase challenge 2 sources ↗
| Forex | 81B | $39 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Static | 5% | None | Up to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
| 2-Step Crypto CFD Two-phase challenge with crypto instruments 2 sources ↗
| Crypto | 81B | $39 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Static | 5% | None | Up to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
| Instant Funding No-evaluation funding starting on half the account size 2 sources ↗
| Forex | 80B | $79 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Static | 5% | None | 50% on the starting balance, 70% to 100% once fully funded | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
| Direct Funding No-evaluation direct funding 2 sources ↗
| Forex | 77B | $229 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Static | 5% | None | 70% to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
| 1-Step Challenge Single-phase challenge 2 sources ↗
| Forex | 73B | $29 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Trailing (end-of-day) | 5% | None | 80% to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
| 1-Step Crypto CFD Single-phase challenge with crypto instruments 2 sources ↗
| Crypto | 73B | $29 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Trailing (end-of-day) | 5% | None | 80% to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
- Activation
- No source we hold publishes an activation fee. A blank is not a $0 — budget for one until checkout proves otherwise.
- Reset
- No source we hold publishes a reset fee. A stored blank is not a free reset.
Account sizes — max drawdown & profit target
| Account size | Max drawdown | Profit target |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | — | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | — | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | — | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | — | $10,000 |
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Fig. 03 — True cost
What does City Traders Imperium actually cost?
Route: 2-Step Challenge
Cost on one clean pass
$39+
Entry price plus an unconfirmed activation fee. Assume the total is higher than the sticker price until you verify.
Fig. 04 — Before you buy
Rules to know first
Drawdown model
StaticOn the best route, the drawdown is fixed and never moves, the most forgiving model for scaling in and out.
Source: CTI 2-Step Challenge ↗Daily loss limit
5%Daily caps make position sizing especially important, even when overall drawdown room remains.
Source: CTI 2-Step Challenge ↗Consistency rule
NoneThe firm publishes that this route carries no consistency rule, which suits lumpier P&L.
Firm-wide rule — not covered by this plan’s sources
News trading
AllowedCity Traders Imperium states that trading around high-impact releases is allowed, at the evaluation stage and once funded.
Source: CTI 2-Step Challenge ↗Activation fee
Not recordedNo activation fee is published on any source we hold for this route. Budget for one until checkout proves otherwise — a blank is not a $0.
Firm-wide rule — not covered by this plan’s sources
Min trading days
3City Traders Imperium requires at least 3 trading days on this route before the evaluation can be passed. The wait before a payout can be requested is a separate rule.
Source: CTI 2-Step Challenge ↗Each row above is read from City Traders Imperium’s own published pages where one is cited; rows marked “Not recorded” are gaps in our record, not terms the firm has waived. Last reviewed 2026-09-07 — confirm the live terms at checkout.
Fig. 05 — Full terms
Rules & payouts
Last verified 2026-09-07
Rules
- Drawdown
- Static
- Daily loss limit
- 5%
- Consistency rule
- None
- Min trading days
- 3
- Activation fee
- Not recorded
- No source we hold publishes an activation fee. A blank is not a $0 — budget for one until checkout proves otherwise.
- Reset fee
- Not recorded
- No source we hold publishes a reset fee. A stored blank is not a free reset.
- News trading
- Allowed
- Overnight holding
- Allowed
Automation: Verify EA, copy trading, and discretionary-manual restrictions before publication.
Payouts
- Profit split
- 70% to 100% depending on program and scaling/VIP status
- Frequency
- First withdrawal advertised from five to seven days depending on route
- Min days to payout
- 5
- First payout min
- Not recorded
- No source we hold states a minimum first payout.
- Methods
- Bank transfer, Crypto
- Payout evidence
- 1 dated record, latest 2026-09-02
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader
Payout evidence counts dated payout records City Traders Imperium has published itself. The most recent we hold is dated 2026-09-02. Records are evidence a payout ran on that date, not a guarantee of the next one.
Fig. 06 — Rule tape
Recent changes
No firm-side rule or account changes tracked yet.
Fig. 07 — Research & sources
Research notes
City Traders Imperium has official pages for 1-Step, Direct Funding, and general challenge tables. Account rows distinguish the no-daily-direct route from challenge accounts with daily and/or trailing drawdown.
FAQ
City Traders Imperium questions
Is City Traders Imperium legit?
City Traders Imperium has operated since 2018 (8+ years) and holds a broadly positive public reputation. FirmFax scores it 81/100 on its best account and reviews rules from public sources.
How much does City Traders Imperium cost?
The best account route (2-Step Challenge) starts at $39, plus an activation fee to confirm at checkout. See the cost breakdown above for the total on one clean pass.
What drawdown does City Traders Imperium use?
The best route uses a static drawdown — the drawdown is fixed and never moves, the most forgiving model for scaling in and out.
Does City Traders Imperium have a consistency rule?
No — City Traders Imperium publishes that the best route carries no consistency rule. Other routes can differ, and a rule can be added at the funded stage, so check the account table and the current terms.
How does City Traders Imperium pay out?
Profit split on record for City Traders Imperium: 70% to 100% depending on program and scaling/VIP status. Minimum 5 day(s) before a payout. Payout cadence: First withdrawal advertised from five to seven days depending on route. FirmFax holds 1 dated payout record published by the firm, the most recent from 2026-09-02.
What platforms does City Traders Imperium support?
City Traders Imperium lists MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader. Review platform access for the specific plan you choose.
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