City Traders Imperium

What’s City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a proprietary trading firm (“prop firm”) founded in 2018. It operates under an official license (No. L15969/CTI in the Union of Comoros) and with management headquarters in Dubai, although it offers its services globally. Unlike a retail broker, CTI provides funded simulated accounts for traders: the trading capital belongs to the firm, and qualified traders receive access to a real funded account. CTI has an integrated Academy and educational tools (Metatrader, signals, risk calculators, etc.), in addition to 24/7 technical support and multilingual support teams. The firm emphasizes low spreads and fast execution through its own infrastructure and its liquidity provider (Broctagon, regulated by CySEC). CTI emphasizes that it is not a retail broker for the public and does not offer fund custody services, but rather focuses on simulating prop trading accounts with its capital.

Challenge Program (Evaluation by Challenges)

• Two modalities: 1-Step Challenge (a single step) and 2-Step Challenge (two sequential phases). Both are trading challenges on a demo account to qualify for a real funded account.

• Profit targets: The 1-Step requires reaching an 8% profit on the initial balance; in the 2-Step, the targets are 10% in Phase 1 and an additional 5% in Phase 2.

• Risk limits: 1-Step applies a maximum trailing drawdown of 5% of the initial balance, with no daily limit. In 2-Step, two limits are applied: Maximum daily Drawdown of 5% (from the initial balance of each day) and a maximum static Drawdown of 10% overall per phase.

• Time: Unlimited time to complete each phase. This means there is no day limit; consistency is what matters.

• Extra conditions: Trading without restrictions on news, weekends, or overnight positions is allowed. Personal EAs and martingale are also permitted (proprietary automated trading tools are not prohibited). However, the trader must execute their trades themselves: CTI prohibits external copy-trading or the use of third-party signals/strategies (only copying trades between your own CTI accounts or from your personal account is allowed, but not using “signal” services from other traders).

• Minimum profitable days: To pass each phase, it is necessary to have at least 3 profitable trading days (meet the “Profitable Trading Days” requirement), defined as days with ≥0.5% net profit.

• Bonuses and scaling: Upon passing the challenge, the trader gets an initial real capital contribution and an 80% profit share. By leveling up in the CTI VIP program, this increases to 90% (Bronze level) and finally 100% (Silver level). Furthermore, CTI allows scaling the account as profits are generated: every time the trader accumulates a 10% net profit, the balance is doubled up to a $200,000 funded account. In detail, after an initial $100K, several increments are applied (for example: $100K→$112.5K→$125K→… up to $200K) as indicated in the official table. The maximum capital per account is $200K (up to $400K in total if two independent accounts are managed). CTI allows multiple accounts simultaneously: e.g., 2×$100K, 4×$50K, 8×$25K, etc.

2-Step Challenge:

Account size	Phase 1 Target	Phase 2 Target	Fee (USD)
$100,000	10% (≈$10,000)	5% (≈$5,000)	$549
$50,000	10% (≈$5,000)	5% (≈$2,500)	$359
$25,000	10% (≈$2,500)	5% (≈$1,250)	$199
$10,000	10% (≈$1,000)	5% (≈$500)	$109
$5,000	10% (≈$500)	5% (≈$250)	$59
$2,500	10% (≈$250)	5% (≈$125)	$39

1-Step Challenge (single 8% phase):

Account size	Target (8%)	Fee (USD)
$100,000	8% (≈$8,000)	$469
$50,000	8% (≈$4,000)	$269
$25,000	8% (≈$2,000)	$159
$10,000	8% (≈$800)	$89
$5,000	8% (≈$400)	$49
$2,500	8% (≈$200)	$29

(Fees are refundable tariffs paid upon registration. Target percentages are calculated on the initial balance. In both challenges, after passing the corresponding step(s), the profit share is 80% and increases with VIP levels.)

Instant Funding Program (no evaluation)

Instant Funding allows immediate access to real capital, without trial phases. The main features are:

• Immediate access: The trader gets the funded account from the start. There is no evaluation period. Trades are made with real money from day one.

• Level structure: You start at an initial level with lower capital and, upon gaining 10%, the balance is doubled. For example, with an initial $40K, after a $4K profit (10%) it is scaled to $80K.

• Profit share: Starts at 50% profit in Level 1 and progresses: 70% in Level 2, 80% in Level 3, then 90% upon reaching Bronze level (VIP) and finally 100% at Silver level. In the Instant Funding Pro mode, you start directly at Level 2 (with a 70% share), allowing for immediate withdrawal requests from the beginning (normal users must complete level 1 before requesting profits).

• No time or market restrictions: There is no time limit to meet targets; no daily or trailing drawdown other than a static cap of 6% of the initial balance. Trading news and holding positions over the weekend/overnight is allowed without penalty.

• On-demand payouts: From the first level 2, profit payouts can be requested on-demand after meeting the conditions (minimum 5 profitable days and 2% or $100 in profit). Payments are usually processed very quickly (CTI highlights that it pays in less than 24 hours).

• Scaling: Every 10% net profit on the initial balance allows doubling the capital up to a cap of $2,000,000 per account. In practice, the Pro level can repeatedly double the balance (e.g., $80K→$160K→$320K, etc.) up to $2M. This model does not impose withdrawal limits or subsequent evaluations: the trader always remains on a real account.

Instant Funding Standard:

Plan	Initial Balance	Funded Balance	Target (%)	One-time fee (USD)
Level 1→2	$40,000	$80,000	10%	$1,499
Level 2→3	$20,000	$40,000	10%	$849
Level 3→4	$10,000	$20,000	10%	$449
Level 4→5	$5,000	$10,000	10%	$249
Level 5→6	$2,500	$5,000	10%	$129
Level 6→7	$1,250	$2,500	10%	$69

Instant Funding Pro (starts at Level 2):

Plan	Initial Balance	Funded Balance	Target (%)	One-time fee (USD)
1	$80,000	$80,000	10%	$4,799
2	$40,000	$40,000	10%	$2,399
3	$20,000	$20,000	10%	$1,199
4	$10,000	$10,000	10%	$599
5	$5,000	$5,000	10%	$299

(In both cases, the maximum profit share is up to 100% upon completing VIP levels. There is no monthly fee; the “one-time fee” is a payment to access each plan.)

Direct Funding Program

The Direct Funding Program is a plan without evaluation that allows starting immediately on the chosen real account. Its key features are:

• Fixed target: A 10% net profit on the initial balance must be reached to double the capital, with no prior phases.

• Drawdown: A maximum drawdown of 6% on the initial balance (Balance-Based Drawdown) is applied. There is no daily or trailing drawdown, and again, news trading, weekends, and indefinitely open positions are allowed.

• Share and withdrawals: Offers up to 100% profit share (same as other programs) and allows on-demand withdrawals once the initial target is met. It does not require completing previous levels.

• Fees and scaling: The fee structure is similar to the Instant Pro table. The initial account is scaled every time 10% profits are achieved. The account can reach up to $2M in funding (by successively doubling).

Levels and fees – Direct Funding

Account size	Target (%)	Max. initial Drawdown (%)	One-time fee (USD)
$80,000	10%	6%	$4,799
$40,000	10%	6%	$2,399
$20,000	10%	6%	$1,199
$10,000	10%	6%	$599
$5,000	10%	6%	$299

(Additionally, these plans include a symbolic “monthly payment” according to VIP level: e.g., up to $200/month for the $80K plan, $100/month for $40K, etc. These figures are seen in the CTI interface, but do not directly affect the essential operation of the program.)

Trading rules and policies

To trade with CTI, it is essential to comply with all risk management and account use rules. The main rules include:

• Mandatory Stop Loss: Every order must include a stop-loss visible on the platform when opening the position or at most 1 minute later. If not placed, the CTI system will automatically close the position after 60 seconds. “Hidden stops” (below zero or without a level) are not allowed.

• Multiple devices/IP: Each trader can use up to 2 simultaneous devices (e.g., 1 PC and 1 mobile). Using more devices requires prior approval. IP changes are allowed (even when traveling or using a VPN), but unusual patterns are monitored. VPN use is allowed; VPS use is only permitted for EAs or personal copy-trading.

• Copy-Trading: It is allowed to copy trades from your own account (e.g., from your personal account to the CTI demo or between your CTI accounts), but it is not allowed to delegate trading to third parties or use external signals. In particular, you cannot use a “pass-challenge” service or share EAs with other traders.

• Trading days: To pass the evaluation phases, it is mandatory to have at least 3 profitable trading days per phase (Profitable Trading Days). This prevents passing the challenge with exceptional results in very few days.

• Inactivity: At least one trade must be made every 30 days. If no trade is opened or closed in 30 days, the account is considered inactive and is automatically closed. CTI sends email reminders on day 28 and 30 to prevent automatic closures.

• Loss limits (Drawdowns): The daily or total loss limit varies by plan (see Plans section). In any case, the “absolute drawdown” is calculated on the daily initial balance (Balance-Based DD), not on the reduced equity. This means that, e.g., a 6% static limit is always measured against the original balance at the start of the day, not against the previous value reduced by intraday losses. Exceeding these limits (e.g., 5% daily or 6% absolute depending on the program) terminates the account.

• Marketing and advertising: CTI prohibits using its funded account to promote trading signals or offer services to third parties. The trader must focus on their own trading.

All these rules are designed to ensure responsible trading. CTI documents them in its official Knowledge Base. In general, healthy risk management is promoted: for example, a stop-loss is required on every trade and leverage is limited (see next section).

Deposits and withdrawals

• Program payment: There is no capital deposit into the trading account: the trader only pays a one-time fee to access each program, as shown in the tables above. CTI accepts various payment methods for this fee: credit/debit card, cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT on various networks, USDC) or bank transfer (by prior contact).

• Profit withdrawals: Once funded, the trader can withdraw their profits on-demand after meeting the established minimums. For Challenge (evaluation): the first withdrawal can be requested after at least 7 active trading days and 2% or $100 net profit. Then they can withdraw monthly. For Instant/Direct: after meeting the first target (10%), they can withdraw on-demand (Instant Pro can withdraw from the start). Fast payouts are highlighted: CTI claims to process withdrawals in less than 24 hours and without weekly caps or complex restrictions. After the first withdrawal, subsequent payments are usually weekly or monthly depending on the VIP level reached.

Tradable instruments

CTI allows trading a wide variety of assets as CFDs: Forex (currency pairs), stock indices, precious metals, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The spreads are recognized as very low (“the lowest in the industry”) thanks to their own liquidity infrastructure. Furthermore, CTI charges no commission on cryptos and applies moderate fixed fees on other instruments: approximately $2.50 per lot per side on Forex and Commodities, $0.25 per lot per side on Indices. The maximum leverage offered is prudent: 1:30 on Forex, 1:10 on indices and commodities, and 1:2 on cryptocurrencies, in order to moderate risk. The available platforms are MetaTrader 5 (for clients outside the US) and Match-Trader (for clients in the US), both in desktop, web, and mobile versions with ultra-fast execution.

Restricted countries

CTI states that its services are not directed at residents of sanctioned countries or those with legal prohibitions. For example, the firm publicly excludes countries such as Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea (DPRK). Traders must ensure that trading with CTI is legal in their jurisdiction.

Support and customer service

Trader support is one of CTI’s strengths: it offers 24/7 multilingual support. They can be contacted via email (support@citytradersimperium.com), live chat on the website, Discord, and other channels. CTI promises a response in ~1 hour. Additionally, it has an FAQ section and Knowledge Base in several languages (English, Spanish, etc.).

Technical aspects

• Platforms: MT5 (MetaTrader 5) and Match-Trader, available on desktop, web, and mobile. Both provide high-speed trading and professional environments.

• Execution and liquidity: CTI operates its own infrastructure and partners with Broctagon (CySEC) to provide institutional liquidity. This ensures ultra-fast execution and tight spreads.

• Commissions: Fixed and transparent (as indicated, e.g., $2.5/lot on Forex). There are no hidden fees or extra commissions for profit withdrawals.

• Leverage: Varies by instrument (Forex 1:30, indices/metals 1:10, crypto 1:2). These levels are in line with best risk management practices.

• Integrated tools: CTI provides advanced tools for free in the dashboard (metatrader analytics, journal, economic calendar, risk calculators, etc.). There are no additional fees for these services.

Strengths of City Traders Imperium

• High profit share (up to 100%) with progressive growth based on performance (VIP program). Traders keep practically all their profits once they reach advanced profitability levels.

• Operational flexibility: No time limits or market restrictions. CTI allows news trading, holding positions over the weekend/overnight, and trading at any time of day. This makes it easy to leverage any strategy.

• Diversity of programs: Accommodates traders of all levels and styles by offering affordable challenges (1-Step Challenge from $29) and instant modalities for those who prefer to skip evaluation.

• Few strict requirements: Although it maintains key rules, it does not impose draconian restrictions (e.g., it has no intraday drawdown in 1-Step nor does it stop for news).

• Rapid scaling: Aggressive growth plan (every 10% profit doubles the capital) allows reaching up to $4M in a combined account.

• Professional infrastructure: Robust platforms, institutional liquidity, low spreads, and immediate accessibility (especially in instant plans).

• Support and education: Continuous training via CTI Academy and active 24/7 support, which has been highlighted in trader reviews.

Overall, City Traders Imperium combines a complete evaluation and funding system with very open trading conditions and solid institutional backing. It does not charge high commissions, offers multiple tools (MT5/Match-Trader, analysis, calculators), and allows traders to focus on trading without regulatory “tricks”.