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City Traders Imperium review 2026: score, pricing, rules, payouts
City Traders Imperium is worth a look for the right trader, at a typical price for 100K. City Traders Imperium was scored on the same inputs as every firm here: published prices, published rules, customer ratings. Result: 6.5, rank 10 of 30.
Our take
City Traders Imperium (CTI), UK-based: 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding on MT5 and Match-Trader.
Score composition
Rank 10/30 in the league table. Composition of the 6.5 score:
Why we like it
- Trustpilot 4.2
- News trading permitted
- No payout-blocking consistency rule
Flaws but not dealbreakers
- Leverage capped at 1:30
- Instant accounts priced high
- Group hedging and arbitrage prohibited
Who should skip it
- You only want the best-rated firms
- You rely on trading robots (EAs)
City Traders Imperium programs
| 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% |
List prices excluding coupons; verified 14 November 2026. Prices change frequently; confirm on the firm's site 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% |
Rule matrix
Restricted: permitted with conditions (e.g. a no-trade window around major releases). Full terms on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
City Traders Imperium versus peers
FAQ
Consistency rule?
Not on payouts. Instant accounts carry a 20% score affecting scaling only.
News trading?
Permitted; only scalping at the exact release is restricted.
City Traders Imperium 100K challenge price?
Lowest City Traders Imperium 100K with split of 80% or more: 1-Step Challenge (1-step), $449.
Does City Traders Imperium accept Malaysian residents?
Yes. Malaysia is not on City Traders Imperium's restricted-country list. Lists change; verify in the terms at sign-up.