City Traders Imperium review 2026: is it worth it?
Same data, same formula as every other firm: published prices, published rules, customer ratings. City Traders Imperium gets 6.5 and sits at 10 of 31.
In short
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK prop firm. 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding, on MT5 and Match-Trader.
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Score breakdown
Number 10 out of 31 in our table. The 6.5 breaks down like this:
The good and the bad
Pros
- Good Trustpilot (4.2)
- News trading OK
- No consistency rule blocking payouts
Cons
- Leverage max 1:30
- Instant accounts are pricey
- No group hedging or arbitrage
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, no promo codes, checked 14 November 2026. Firms change prices a lot. Check their site before you pay.
$100K accounts
| 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% |
What you can and can't do
Restricted = allowed, but with conditions (say, no trades a few minutes either side of big news). The firm's site has the details.
Platforms and money
City Traders Imperium vs the rest
Your questions, answered
Consistency rule?
Not for payouts. Instant accounts have a 20% score that only affects scaling.
News trading?
Yes. Only scalping right on the release is restricted.
How much is a City Traders Imperium 100K challenge?
Cheapest City Traders Imperium 100K with 80%+ split: 1-Step Challenge (1-step), $449.
Does City Traders Imperium take traders from Nigeria?
Yes. Nigeria isn't on City Traders Imperium's banned-countries list. These lists do change, so check the terms when you sign up.