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The 5ers vs City Traders Imperium
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: The 5ers
Quick Overview
The 5ers
Established 2016·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
50–100%
Evaluation Fee
$19+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
16 hours
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
Detailed Comparison
| The 5ers | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $2,500 – $250 000 | $2,500 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $4 000 000 | $4 000 000 |
| Profit Split | 50% – 100% | 50% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $19 – $875Winner | $39 – $689 |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand | monthly (challenges), bi-weekly (Instant) |
| Payout Speed | 16 hours | 24 hours |
| Commission | Spreads as low as 0 | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2016 | 2018 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates |
Challenge Rules
| The 5ers | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The 5ers
$5,000
Hyper Growth
$260
$10,000
Hyper Growth
$450
Popular$20,000
Hyper Growth
$850
$100,000
High Stakes
$500
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
| The 5ers | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.7 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.5 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.2 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| The 5ers | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Black Arrow (Futures) | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| Instruments | Forex, Metals, Indices, Oil, Crypto, Futures | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $4 000 000 | $4 000 000 |
The 5ers — Unique Features
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow
- High Stakes entry from $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader
- ~336K funded traders
Key Selling Points
- Scale up to $4,000,000
- Up to 100% profit share
- 16 hours average payout time
- NEW: Futures programs on Black Arrow platform
- High Stakes entry from just $19
- Bootcamp: funded for $72 total
- MT5 Hedge and cTrader platforms
- 4.8/5 Trustpilot from 21,000+ reviews
- ~336,000 funded traders worldwide
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
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?
The 5ers (100% vs 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
The 5ers ($19 vs $39)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
The 5ers
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.
