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City Traders Imperium vs Funded Elite
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
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$13+
Payout Frequency
twice per week (requests)
Payout Speed
Within 24h
Detailed Comparison
| City Traders Imperium | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $200 000 | $5,000 – $300 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $300,000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100%Winner | 60% – 95% |
| Evaluation Fee | $39 – $689 | $13 – $1299Winner |
| Payout Frequency | monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant) | twice per week (requests) |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | Within 24h |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2018 | 2023 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| City Traders Imperium | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 8%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
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
Funded Elite
$7,000
2-Step Challenge
$89
$15,000
2-Step Challenge
$129
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
$199
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Challenge
$499
$200,000
2-Step Challenge
$899
$300,000
2-Step Challenge
$1299
Ratings & Trust
| City Traders Imperium | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.5 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | — |
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
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance)
- Flash Activation: start for $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K funding
- Lite challenges from $13
- MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets incl. Stocks
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Flash Activation: start any account for $5, pay after passing
- Customizable profit split (60-95%) at checkout
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K simulated funding
- Lite challenges from just $13
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets: Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
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 95%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Funded Elite ($13 vs $39)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Funded Elite
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.
