City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium offers 18 evaluation plans, starting at $29. Fees, targets, drawdown and payout terms come from citytradersimperium.com.
- Biggest account
- $100,000
- Split of profits
- 80%
- When payouts come
- From on demand through Weekly
That works out to $11.60 for every 1,000 of account. City Traders Imperium’s cheapest route to a funded account costs $29 for 3K on one try, including any activation fee, or that amount per 1,000 of account size; citytradersimperium.com, read 4 Nov 2026.
- Lowest price in one attempt
- $293K 1-Step Challenge: $29 one-time, no activation fee
- Traders in the US
- Accepted
- Drawdown limit
- $125balance-based trailing
City Traders Imperium plans and prices
| Plan | Account | Fee | Funded on a first passfee + activation | Profit target | Max drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | 3K | $29one-time | $29 | $200 | $125Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 3K | $39one-time | $39 | $250 | $250Static, daily $125 | 80% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 3K | $79one-time | $79 | Instant, no test | $75Static | 50% to 100% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 5K | $49one-time | $49 | $400 | $250Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 5K | $59one-time | $59 | $500 | $500Static, daily $250 | 80% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 5K | $139one-time | $139 | Instant, no test | $150Static | 50% to 100% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 10K | $79one-time | $79 | $800 | $500Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 10K | $99one-time | $99 | $1,000 | $1,000Static, daily $500 | 80% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 10K | $259one-time | $259 | Instant, no test | $300Static | 50% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 20K | $449one-time | $449 | Instant, no test | $600Static | 50% to 100% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 25K | $159one-time | $159 | $2,000 | $1,250Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 25K | $199one-time | $199 | $2,500 | $2,500Static, daily $1,250 | 80% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 40K | $849one-time | $849 | Instant, no test | $1,200Static | 50% to 100% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 50K | $299one-time | $299 | $4,000 | $2,500Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 50K | $329one-time | $329 | $5,000 | $5,000Static, daily $2,500 | 80% to 100% |
| Instant Funding | 80K | $1,599one-time | $1,599 | Instant, no test | $2,400Static | 50% to 100% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 100K | $449one-time | $449 | $8,000 | $5,000Trailing (balance) | 80% to 100% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 100K | $549one-time | $549 | $10,000 | $10,000Static, daily $5,000 | 80% to 100% |
City Traders Imperium against cheaper routes at 3K
| Firm and plan | Account | Fee | Funded on a first passfee + activation | Max drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Capital GroupAlpha Direct (Instant Funding) | 3K | $30one-time | $30 | $125Trailing, daily $75 | 90% |
| ThinkCapitalBoltAccepts Traders in the US | 3K | $39one-time | $39 | $150Intraday, daily $75 | 80% to 90% |
City Traders Imperium rules
- Drawdown
- A 5% balance-based trailing drawdown applies to 1-Step, and there is no daily limit. For 2-Step, a 10% static drawdown applies along with a 5% daily drawdown. Instant Funding applies a static 6% drawdown, with no daily limit. Every figure is worked out from balance, not equity.
- Rule on consistency
- According to the 2-Step page, there are no consistency requirements. To scale, Instant Funding needs a 20% consistency score.
- Trading on news
- Trading on news is allowed on every program, with no restrictions.
- Automated bots and EAs
- 1-Step permits all EAs, third-party ones included, and Martingale as well. 2-Step and Instant Funding accept personal EAs only. Third-party EAs and Martingale are not allowed there.
- Holding overnight and at the weekend
- Every program lets you hold positions overnight and over the weekend.
City Traders Imperium payout terms
- Your first payout
- Challenge accounts may request a first payout after 7 days. Once fully funded, Instant Funding accounts may request one after 5 days. One other article sets 10 active trading days as the minimum, along with $100 profit (or 2% of balance).
- Payout frequency
- Weekly payouts start at the Bronze VIP tier, while anytime payouts start at the Silver tier.
- How long it takes
- Approval comes first, then payout requests take up to 24 hours to process.
- The profit share
- 80%
- Methods of payout
- Bank transfer and crypto
City Traders Imperium questions
How much does City Traders Imperium cost?
The 3K 1-Step Challenge, at $29, is the cheapest plan from City Traders Imperium.
What is the City Traders Imperium profit split?
A profit split of 80% is what City Traders Imperium lists.
When can you take a first payout at City Traders Imperium?
City Traders Imperium states that Challenge accounts may request a first payout after 7 days. Fully funded Instant Funding accounts may request one after 5 days. A separate article gives two minimums. You need 10 active trading days, plus $100 profit (or 2% of balance).
Does City Traders Imperium allow news trading?
On every program, news trading is allowed and nothing restricts it.
Can US traders use City Traders Imperium?
Yes. City Traders Imperium's own pages say it accepts traders from the United States.