City Traders Imperium: Rules, Fees & Trust Score 2026

City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK-based prop firm founded in 2018 offering evaluation and instant funding programs. One of few firms offering up to 100% profit split at higher tiers. Accounts from $2.5K to $100K with 1-step, 2-step, and Direct Funding Plus programs. Match-Trader now supported alongside MT5. Strong reputation with 7+ years in the industry.

City Traders Imperium key facts

Trust Score79/100
Trustpilot rating4.2/5 (1,626 reviews)
Profit split80/20 – 100/0
Profit target8%
Max drawdown5%
Daily drawdownN/A
Evaluation steps1
Challenge price$39 – $589
Account sizes$2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000
PlatformsMT5, Match-Trader
MarketsForex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Payout frequencyBi-weekly
Founded2018
HeadquartersLondon, UK

Pros

  • Up to 100% profit split
  • Instant funding available
  • UK-based since 2018
  • 7+ year track record
  • Match-Trader + MT5 support
  • Scaling program
  • Crypto trading available
  • CTI Academy included

Cons

  • 5% max drawdown (tighter than competitors)
  • News trading restricted on some plans
  • No HFT

Trading rules

  • 8% profit target (1-Step)
  • 5% max drawdown
  • No daily drawdown
  • No time limit on evaluation
  • 3 minimum profitable days

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