The split
City Traders Imperium offers one of the most aggressive scaling potentials in the industry. While they start with a standard 80% split on their 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations, their loyalty program allows traders to reach the "Silver Level," which grants a 100% profit split. For their Instant Funding accounts, the split starts lower, between 50% and 70%, depending on the chosen program.
RebelsFunding provides a high starting point but with a fixed ceiling. Most of their programs (Copper, Bronze, Silver, and Gold) allow you to earn up to 90% of the profits. Their Diamond program, which is an instant funding model, starts at a fixed 75% commission from the beginning.
How often you can withdraw
At City Traders Imperium, the first payout on evaluation accounts requires at least 7 profitable trading days (defined as 0.5% profit or more). Afterward, you can request withdrawals monthly during the last five days of the month. Their Instant accounts offer bi-weekly payouts after the initial cycle.
RebelsFunding simplifies the schedule by offering bi-weekly payouts across their programs. This provides more frequent liquidity for the trader compared to the standard monthly schedule of CTI’s evaluation accounts.
Minimums and methods
The barrier to withdrawing your money is lower at RebelsFunding, which sets a minimum withdrawal amount of $50. They support payouts through Rise, Crypto, and Bank Transfer.
City Traders Imperium requires a minimum of $100 or 2% of the account balance (whichever is higher). They process payments via Bank Transfer and Crypto.
What delays a payout
Several rules can act as a bottleneck before you see your first dollar:
- Consistency and Risk Rules: CTI uses a "Consistency Score" for their Instant programs, measuring the stability of your trading rather than just total profit. Additionally, they have a mandatory Stop Loss rule; if you don't set one, the system will automatically close your trade after one minute.
- Trading Restrictions: RebelsFunding enforces a 1.5% risk threshold per trade on funded accounts; exceeding this is a prohibited practice. They also have a 30-second minimum trade duration rule to prevent aggressive scalping and require a minimum number of trades (between 4 and 8 depending on the program) before completing a phase.
- Inactivity: CTI will breach an account after 30 days of inactivity, while RebelsFunding is more lenient with a 999-calendar-day limit for most training phases.
What it takes to get there
To reach the funded stage, you must first clear the investment and the evaluation:
- Investment: RebelsFunding is generally more affordable for small accounts. A $5,000 Copper challenge (4 phases) costs only $28. At CTI, a $5,000 1-Step challenge costs $49, though they offer a $2,500 account for $29.
- The Path: CTI offers 1-Step (8% target) and 2-Step (10% and 5% targets) evaluations. RebelsFunding offers a unique range of 1, 2, 3, and 4-phase evaluations, with profit targets as low as 5% per phase in the Copper and Bronze programs.
- Platforms and Styles: CTI allows EAs (with some restrictions on 3rd-party bots) and provides MetaTrader 5 and MatchTrader. RebelsFunding uses its proprietary "RF-Trader" platform based on TradingView charts but strictly prohibits EAs and the use of VPNs.
Which pays out more comfortably
RebelsFunding pays out more comfortably for the active day trader who wants frequent, smaller withdrawals ($50 minimum every two weeks) and prefers a TradingView interface. However, City Traders Imperium is the superior choice for the professional trader looking for a career path, as their 100% profit split and the possibility of a monthly salary at the Gold level are rewards that RebelsFunding does not match.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $5,000 challenge, City Traders Imperium or RebelsFunding?
RebelsFunding is cheaper for this account size, offering the Copper (4-phase) evaluation for $28. In comparison, City Traders Imperium offers a $5,000 1-Step evaluation for $49 and a 2-Step evaluation for $59.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) on both City Traders Imperium and RebelsFunding?
No, you can only use them at City Traders Imperium, which allows EAs as long as they are not used for prohibited strategies like high-frequency trading or arbitrage. RebelsFunding strictly prohibits the use of any Expert Advisors on its proprietary platform.
Who offers a higher profit split, City Traders Imperium or RebelsFunding?
City Traders Imperium offers the highest potential split, reaching up to 100% for traders who achieve "Silver Level" status. RebelsFunding offers up to 90% on most of its evaluation programs and 75% on its Diamond instant funding program.
Which firm has a lower minimum withdrawal requirement, City Traders Imperium or RebelsFunding?
RebelsFunding has a lower requirement, allowing traders to withdraw starting from $50. City Traders Imperium requires a minimum of $100 or 2% of the account balance, whichever amount is higher.
