City Traders Imperium
United Kingdom · est. 2018 · reviewed 2026-09-28
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 an elite forex and crypto prop firm, established 8+ years; the account reviewed here is its 2-Step Challenge (91/100), which uses a static drawdown that never moves and carries a strong public payout reputation.
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Firm
91/A
Account reviewed
91/A
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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 want a documented no-daily-loss route
- ✓Traders who weight a strong public payout reputation
Check fit if
- •Best for traders with tight daily risk controls because this route includes a daily loss cap
Fig. 01 — Score breakdown
What the FirmFax score is made of
This breakdown is for 2-Step Challenge, the middle-scoring of the 4 plans on sale. City Traders Imperium's grade is that plan's score.
Fig. 02 — Account types
All account types compared
Rankings use each plan's own score.
| Plan | Market | Score | From | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Payout split | Platforms | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step Challenge Two-phase challenge | Forex | 91A | $39 | Static | 5% | None | Up to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → | |
| Direct Funding No-evaluation direct funding | Forex | 91A | $229 | Static | None | None | 70% to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → | |
| Instant Funding No-evaluation funding starting on half the account size | Forex | 91A | $79 | Static | None | Not recorded | 50% on the starting balance, 70% to 100% once fully funded | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Not recorded consistency rule | Get offer → |
| 1-Step Challenge Single-phase challenge | Forex | 74B | $29 | Trailing (closed balance) | None | None | 80% to 100% | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | Get offer → |
- Consistency
- No consistency figure is on file for this route. That is a gap in our record, not evidence the firm has no rule. A consistency rule can apply at the funded stage only, so confirm it in the firm’s own terms before you rely on it.
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Fig. 03 — Cost to funded
What does City Traders Imperium cost?
Route: 2-Step Challenge
Cost on one clean pass
$39+
Entry price for one attempt, before any current discount. Fees paid after entry are not included, so the real cost may be higher.
Fig. 04 — Before you buy
Rules to know first
Drawdown model
StaticOn 2-Step Challenge, the drawdown is fixed and never moves, the most forgiving model for scaling in and out.
No source on file for this row
Daily loss limit
5%Daily caps make position sizing especially important, even when overall drawdown room remains.
No source on file for this row
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.
Source: City Traders Imperium homepage ↗Min trading days
3 winning daysCity Traders Imperium requires at least 3 winning days on this route before the evaluation can be passed. The wait before a payout can be requested is a separate rule.
No source on file for this row
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 2026-09-28 — confirm the live terms at checkout.
Fig. 05 — Full terms
Rules & payouts
Last reviewed 2026-09-28
Rules
- Drawdown
- Varies by planStrictest: Trailing (closed balance), on 1‑Step Challenge
- Daily loss limit
- Varies by planStrictest: 5%, on 2‑Step Challenge
- Consistency rule
- None, on 3 of 4 plans on sale that we listNot recorded: Instant Funding
- Min trading days
- 3 winning days, on 2 of 4 plans on sale that we listNot recorded: Direct Funding and Instant Funding
- News trading
- Allowed
- Overnight holding
- Allowed, on every plan on sale that we list
Automation: Not recorded
We have not recorded this firm's rules on automated trading. Treat it as unknown, never as permission.
Payouts
- Profit split
- Varies by planStrictest: 50% on the starting balance, 70% to 100% once fully funded, on Instant Funding
- Frequency
- On demand, from day 5, on 1 of 4 plans on sale that we listNot recorded: 2‑Step Challenge, 1‑Step Challenge and Instant Funding
- Min days to payout
- 5 days (unit not recorded)
- First payout min
- Not recorded
- We have not recorded whether there is 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 91/100 on 2-Step Challenge and reviews rules from public sources.
How much does City Traders Imperium cost?
2-Step Challenge starts at $39. Fees paid after entry are not included in that price. See the cost breakdown above for what that figure includes.
What drawdown does City Traders Imperium use?
2-Step Challenge 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 2-Step Challenge 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: Varies by plan. Minimum of 5 days (unit not recorded) before a payout. Payout cadence: On demand, from day 5, on 1 of 4 plans on sale that we list. 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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