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City Traders Imperium vs The 5ers
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
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
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$95+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
Detailed Comparison
| City Traders Imperium | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $200 000 | $2,500 – $250 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 70% – 100% | 50% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $210 – $970 | $95 – $875Winner |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly | on-demand |
| Payout Speed | 24 hours | 16 hours |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | Spreads as low as 0 |
| Established | 2018 | 2016 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| City Traders Imperium | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
Ratings & Trust
| City Traders Imperium | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.5 (1 reviews) | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.2 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | — | 4.8 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| City Traders Imperium | The 5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader | MetaTrader 5 |
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | $4 000 000 |
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
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Futures trading available
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- Free educational resources via Academy
- Transparent one-time fees
- Fastest growth plans in industry
- 24/7 Support & Guidance
- 262K+ funded traders
- Now offering Futures trading
Our Verdict
The 5ers wins in 2 of 9 categories
The 5ers has an edge over City Traders Imperium, 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 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($95 vs $210)
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.
