City Traders Imperium review (2026): pricing, rules and payouts
City Traders Imperium was evaluated on the same basis as every firm we cover: published pricing, published rules and customer reputation. It scores 6.5, ranking 10 of 25.
Report card
Top marks for trust. Loses points on profit split.
In brief
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK prop firm offering 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding, on MT5 and Match-Trader.
The score, explained
Ranked 10 of 25 in our ranking. The 6.5 score is built as follows:
Highlights and drawbacks
Pros
- A solid Trustpilot rating (4.2)
- News trading allowed
- No consistency rule holding back payouts
Cons
- Leverage limited to 1:30
- Instant accounts carry a premium
- Group hedging and arbitrage prohibited
The City Traders Imperium range
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | 2.5K–100K | $29 | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | 2.5K–100K | $39 | 80% |
| Instant Funding | Instant | 2.5K–80K | $79 | 50% |
| Direct Funding | Instant | 5K–80K | $229 | 70% |
Published list prices, excluding promotional codes, confirmed on 14 November 2026. Pricing changes frequently; confirm with the firm before purchase.
$100,000 challenges
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | $449 | 8% | None | 5% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | $549 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% |
Permitted trading styles
Restricted denotes permission with conditions, such as a short no-trade window around major announcements. Full terms are on the firm's website.
Platforms, deposits and withdrawals
City Traders Imperium against its peers
Questions, answered
Is there a consistency rule?
Not for payouts; instant accounts use a 20% score that affects scaling only.
Is news trading allowed?
Yes; only scalping at the moment of release is restricted.
What does a City Traders Imperium 100K challenge cost?
The lowest-priced City Traders Imperium 100K challenge paying at least 80% is 1-Step Challenge (1-step), at $449.
Is City Traders Imperium open to traders based in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE does not appear on City Traders Imperium's list of restricted countries. Such lists are updated over time, so review the terms when registering.