City Traders Imperium review 2026: price, rules, payouts
We checked City Traders Imperium with the same data we use for every firm: published prices, published rules, customer ratings. Score: 6.5. Rank: 9 of 26.
Overview
Good for news traders. City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK prop firm. 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding, on MT5 and Match-Trader.
Step 1: Can you join?
- ✓ Pakistan is not on City Traders Imperium's restricted list
- ✓ Pay by Card, Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal
Step 2: Pick a challenge
Step 3: Know the rules
- ✓ Weekend holding
- ✓ Copy trading
- ✓ News trading
- ~ Expert advisors (EAs)
- ~ Martingale
Step 4: Getting paid
- ✓ Keep up to 80% of profits
- ✓ Payouts: Monthly (first after 7 profitable days)
- ✓ Paid out by Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal
Score breakdown
Rank 9 of 26 in our ranking. Breakdown of the 6.5 score:
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good Trustpilot rating (4.2)
- News trading allowed
- No consistency rule for payouts
Cons
- Maximum leverage 1:30
- Instant accounts cost a lot
- Group hedging and arbitrage not allowed
City Traders Imperium: all 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 without discount codes. Checked on 14 November 2026. Prices change often. Check the firm's website before you pay.
100K account options
| 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% |
Platforms, deposits and payouts
City Traders Imperium vs other firms
FAQ
Consistency rule?
Not for payouts. Instant accounts have a 20% score that affects only scaling.
News trading?
Yes. Only scalping right at the news release is restricted.
City Traders Imperium 100K challenge: what is the price?
Lowest-priced City Traders Imperium 100K with 80%+ split: 1-Step Challenge (1-step), price $449.
Does City Traders Imperium accept traders from Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan is not on City Traders Imperium's list of restricted countries. These lists can change. Check the terms when you open an account.