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Alpha Capital vs City Traders Imperium
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: City Traders Imperium
Quick Overview
Alpha Capital
Established 2021·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–80%
Evaluation Fee
$195+
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Payout Speed
1–2 business days
City Traders Imperium
Established 2018·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
70–100%
Evaluation Fee
$210+
Payout Frequency
Monthly
Payout Speed
24 hours
Detailed Comparison
| Alpha Capital | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $2,500 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $2,500,000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 70% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $195 – $999Winner | $210 – $970 |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly | Monthly |
| Payout Speed | 1–2 business days | 24 hours |
| Commission | $0 commission | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2018 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates |
Challenge Rules
| Alpha Capital | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 4% | 5%Winner |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8%Winner | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 6% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 6% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
Alpha Capital
$5,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$40
$10,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$77
$25,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$177
$50,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$297
Popular$100,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$497
$200,000
Alpha Pro 2-Step
$947
City Traders Imperium
$5,000
1-Step Challenge
$29
$5,000
2-Step Classic
$39
$10,000
2-Step Classic
$79
$50,000
2-Step Classic
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Classic
$499
$2,500
Instant Funding
$69
Ratings & Trust
| Alpha Capital | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.5 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Alpha Capital | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | — | $4 000 000 |
Alpha Capital — Unique Features
- $0 commission trading on all accounts
- 1-on-1 Risk Reviews
- Unlimited Trading Days
- Institutional Trading Environment via ACG Markets
- Multiple platform choice (MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker)
- Products for all trader levels (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step)
- Payout-on-demand for qualified analysts
- 1.2M+ traders trust Alpha Capital Group
Key Selling Points
- $0 commission trading on all accounts
- 1-on-1 Risk Reviews
- Unlimited Trading Days
- Institutional Trading Environment via ACG Markets
- Multiple platform choice (MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker)
- Products for all trader levels (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step)
- Payout-on-demand for qualified analysts
- 1.2M+ traders trust Alpha Capital Group
City Traders Imperium — Unique Features
- Established since 2018 (7+ years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Up to 100% profit share through VIP program
- No news restrictions
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- Free CTI Academy access
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary)
- 24/7 multilingual support
- Fee refund with first payout
Key Selling Points
- Established since 2018 (7+ years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Up to 100% profit share through VIP program
- No news restrictions
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- Free CTI Academy access
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary potential)
- 24/7 multilingual support
- Fee refund with first payout
Our Verdict
City Traders Imperium wins in 5 of 9 categories
City Traders Imperium has an edge over Alpha Capital, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
City Traders Imperium (100% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Alpha Capital ($195 vs $210)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Alpha Capital
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
