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FXIFY or City Traders Imperium: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| FXIFY | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $399 (Lightning) | $449 (1-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, DXtrade, TradingView | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, Rise | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? FXIFY (7.3) beats City Traders Imperium (6.5).
Who's cheaper at 100K? FXIFY at $399; City Traders Imperium starts at $449.
Who do customers prefer? FXIFY, with 4.3/5 on Trustpilot against 4.2.
Who gives you more freedom? FXIFY, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is FXIFY the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews, a bigger profit split.
- When is City Traders Imperium the better pick? When you want to trade on Match-Trader.
Who are the two firms?
FXIFY
Want lots of choice? FXIFY has one of the widest ranges we track: a 1-Phase, three 2-Phase versions, a 3-Phase, Lightning and instant funding, on accounts from $5,000 to $400,000. Platforms? MT5, DXtrade or TradingView.
City Traders Imperium
Want to trade the news freely? City Traders Imperium (CTI), a UK prop firm, allows it. It sells 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding on MT5 and Match-Trader.
Got questions?
Which is better, FXIFY or City Traders Imperium?
Who scores higher? FXIFY (7.3) beats City Traders Imperium (6.5).
Which costs less: FXIFY or City Traders Imperium?
Who's cheaper at 100K? FXIFY at $399; City Traders Imperium starts at $449.
Can I have accounts at FXIFY and City Traders Imperium at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.