COMPARISON 2026
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City Traders Imperium vs Blueberry Funded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: City Traders Imperium
Quick Overview
City Traders Imperium
Established 2018·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$39+
Payout Frequency
monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant)
Payout Speed
24 hours
Blueberry Funded
Established 2024·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–90%
Evaluation Fee
$30+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly
Payout Speed
Within 24 hours
Detailed Comparison
| City Traders Imperium | Blueberry Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $200 000 | $1,250 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $2 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100%Winner | 80% – 90% |
| Evaluation Fee | $39 – $689 | $30 – $1180Winner |
| Payout Frequency | monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant) | bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | Within 24 hours |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $4/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2018 | 2024 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Challenge Rules
| City Traders Imperium | Blueberry Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5%Winner | 4% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 8%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5%Winner | 6% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4Winner | 5 |
Pricing & Account Options
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
Blueberry Funded
$10,000
Prime 2-Step
$97
$25,000
Prime 2-Step
$197
$50,000
Prime 2-Step
$325
Popular$100,000
Prime 2-Step
$497
$5,000
Instant Elite
$250
Ratings & Trust
| City Traders Imperium | Blueberry Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.5 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.5 (3 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 / 5.0 | — |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | Blueberry Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | TradeLocker, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, DXtrade |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Metals, Crypto, Stocks |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | $2 000 000 |
City Traders Imperium — Unique Features
- Balance-based drawdown - never trails equity
- Established since 2018
- Scale up to $4 million
- Challenges from $39
- VIP: Bronze 90%/weekly, Silver 100%/on-demand, Gold salary
- NEW: 3-Step Challenge
- 1-Step: NO daily loss limit
- No news restrictions
- Free CTI Academy access
Key Selling Points
- Balance-based drawdown - never trails your equity
- Established since 2018 (8 years)
- Scale up to $4 million
- Challenges from just $39
- VIP Tiers: Bronze (90%/weekly), Silver (100%/on-demand), Gold (salary)
- NEW: 3-Step Challenge option
- 1-Step Challenge: NO daily loss limit
- No news restrictions, no time limits
- Free CTI Academy access
- 4.3/5 Trustpilot from 2,000+ reviews
Blueberry Funded — Unique Features
- Broker-backed by Blueberry Markets
- $7.55M+ verified payouts to 10,900+ traders
- 8 program types including Instant and Stocks
- Entry from $1,250
- No time limit on evaluations
- XAU/USD spreads from $0.06
- Scaling up to $2,000,000
- Up to 90% profit split through scaling
Key Selling Points
- Broker-backed by regulated Blueberry Markets
- $7.55M+ verified payouts to 10,900+ traders
- 8 program types including Instant and Stocks
- Entry from $1,250 (Instant Lite)
- No time limit on evaluations
- Industry-leading XAU/USD spreads from $0.06
- Scaling up to $2,000,000 (25% every 3 months)
- Up to 90% profit split through scaling
- Payouts processed within 24 hours
Our Verdict
City Traders Imperium wins in 5 of 9 categories
City Traders Imperium has an edge over Blueberry Funded, 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 90%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Blueberry Funded ($30 vs $39)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
City Traders Imperium
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.
