City Traders Imperium review 2026: prices, rules and payouts
We assessed City Traders Imperium with the same data as every other firm: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. Result: a score of 6.5, rank 10 of 31.
Overview
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK prop firm. It offers 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding, on MT5 and Match-Trader.
The score in detail
Rank 10 of 31 in the overall scores. Here is how the 6.5 breaks down:
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good Trustpilot score (4.2)
- News trading allowed
- No consistency rule blocking payouts
Cons
- Leverage capped at 1:30
- Instant accounts are expensive
- Group hedging and arbitrage banned
City Traders Imperium programmes
| Programme | 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% |
List prices without discount codes, checked on 13 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their website before you buy.
Challenges for a $100,000 account
| Programme | 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's allowed?
Restricted = allowed with conditions (for example, no trading a few minutes either side of major news). Full details are on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
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Frequently asked questions
Does CTI have a consistency rule?
Not for payouts. Instant accounts use a 20% score that only affects scaling.
Does CTI allow news trading?
Yes. Only scalping right on the news release is restricted.
How much is the City Traders Imperium 100K challenge?
The cheapest City Traders Imperium 100K challenge with at least an 80% split is 1-Step Challenge (1-step) at $449.
Does City Traders Imperium accept UK traders?
Yes. The United Kingdom is not on City Traders Imperium's list of restricted countries. Check the terms when you sign up, as these lists change.