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City Traders Imperium vs FTMO
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
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
FTMO
Established 2015·Czech Republic
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–90%
Evaluation Fee
$79+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly
Payout Speed
1 day(s)
Detailed Comparison
| City Traders Imperium | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $200 000 | $10 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $2,000,000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100%Winner | 80% – 90% |
| Evaluation Fee | $39 – $689Winner | $79 – $1080 |
| Payout Frequency | monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant) | bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | 1 day(s) |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $3/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2018 | 2015 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic |
Challenge Rules
| City Traders Imperium | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
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
FTMO
$10,000
Normal
€89
$25,000
Standard
€250
$50,000
Advanced
€345
Popular$100,000
Professional
€540
$200,000
Elite
€1080
Ratings & Trust
| City Traders Imperium | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.5 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.4 (3 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto |
| 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
FTMO — Unique Features
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial available
- $500M+ paid to traders
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Key Selling Points
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA (acquired December 2025)
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period on all challenges
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial with unlimited retries
- $500M+ paid to traders since 2015
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Our Verdict
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It's a tie!
Both firms offer competitive features. Your choice depends on your specific trading style and preferences.
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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?
City Traders Imperium ($39 vs $79)
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.
