Is City Traders Imperium worth it? Review 2026: fees, rules, payouts
How did we rate City Traders Imperium? With the same data as every other firm: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. The result: a score of 6.5, rank 9 of 29.
Key takeaways
- Scores 6.5/10, ranked 9 of 29 firms we compare
- 100K challenge from $449 (1-Step Challenge)
- Profit split up to 80%
- 4.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot
- Good Trustpilot score (4.2)
- Leverage capped at 1:30
Who is it for?
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.
Why this score?
Where does it rank? 9 of 29 in our ranking. And how is the 6.5 made up?
What's good and what isn't?
Pros
- Good Trustpilot score (4.2)
- News trading: yes
- No consistency rule blocking payouts
Cons
- Leverage capped at 1:30
- Instant accounts are expensive
- Group hedging and arbitrage: no
Which City Traders Imperium programs are there?
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | 2.5K–100K | $29 | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | 2.5K–100K | $39 | 80% |
| Instant Funding | Instant | 2.5K–80K | $79 | 50% |
| Direct Funding | Instant | 5K–80K | $229 | 70% |
Are these prices current? They're list prices without coupons, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their site before paying.
What are the $100,000 options?
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge | 1-Step | $449 | 8% | None | 5% |
| 2-Step Challenge | 2-Step | $549 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% |
What are you allowed to do?
What does restricted mean? Allowed, but with conditions, such as no trades for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website has the details.
Which platforms, and how do you get paid?
How does City Traders Imperium compare?
Got questions?
Is there a consistency rule?
Not for payouts. Instant accounts have a 20% score that only affects scaling.
Can I trade the news?
Yes. Only scalping right at the release is restricted.
How much is the City Traders Imperium 100K challenge?
The cheapest City Traders Imperium 100K challenge paying at least 80% is 1-Step Challenge (1-step), for $449.
Can traders from Indonesia join City Traders Imperium?
Yes. Indonesia isn't on City Traders Imperium's list of restricted countries. Could that change? It can, so check the terms when you sign up.