City Traders Imperium Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score61/100By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Overall score of the 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 50K plan ($329 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
Figures below are for the City Traders Imperium - 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | $329 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step, 2-step, instant funding |
| Profit target | 10% / |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Max drawdown | 10% static |
| Daily loss limit | 5% of balance |
| Payout frequency | First payout on demand | Monthly thereafter during the last 5 days of each month |
| Scaling plan | +50% of original balance per 4 months with 10% profit, up to $100K; then +12.5%/ |
| Account sizes offered | $2.5K-$100K |
| Fee range | $29-$3,999 |
| Platforms | Match Trader, MT5 |
| Assets | metals, energy, fx, indices, crypto |
| Launched | July 2018 |
| Based in | United Arab Emirates |
| CEO | Martin Najat and Daniel Martin |
- Tight spreads, fast execution
- Balance-based drawdown
- News trading without restrictions
- Quick credentials and KYC
- High swaps on major pairs
- Strict stop-loss requirements
- 7 profitable days rule
- Pricier than competitors
City Traders Imperium is a forex/CFD prop firm founded in July 2018 and based in the United Arab Emirates. We track 23 of its challenges (1-step, 2-step, instant funding), with account sizes of $2.5K-$100K and list fees of $29-$3,999. Platforms: Match Trader and MT5.
Verdict: Highly trusted by traders; a strong pick if its rules fit your style.
All 23 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 2.5K1-step | $2,500 | 49 | $29 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | - Yes, 3 profitable days (Minimum 0.5% profit) |
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 51 | $49 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 53 | $79 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 25K1-step | $25K | 55 | $159 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 55 | $299 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1-Step Evaluation - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 58 | $449 | 8% | 5% balance trailing | None | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 2.5K2-step | $2,500 | 55 | $39 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 5K2-step | $5K | 56 | $59 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 10K2-step | $10K | 57 | $99 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 25K2-step | $25K | 59 | $199 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 50K2-step | $50K | 61 | $329 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2-Step Challenge Funding - 2-Steps 100K2-step | $100K | 63 | $549 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of balance | 80% | 30 days | 3 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 2.5Kinstant funding | $2,500 | 53 | $79 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Direct Funding - Fully Funded 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 53 | $229 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 54 | $139 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Direct Funding - Fully Funded 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 53 | $399 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 54 | $259 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Direct Funding - Fully Funded 20Kinstant funding | $20K | 53 | $999 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 20Kinstant funding | $20K | 54 | $449 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Direct Funding - Fully Funded 40Kinstant funding | $40K | 53 | $1,999 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 40Kinstant funding | $40K | 54 | $849 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Direct Funding - Fully Funded 80Kinstant funding | $80K | 53 | $3,999 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 80Kinstant funding | $80K | 54 | $1,599 | None (instant) | 6% static | None | 70% | 14 days | 5 | None listed |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.