City Traders Imperium
About City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a proprietary trading firm founded in June 2018 in London, UK, with operations in the United Arab Emirates. They offer traders the opportunity to trade CFDs with company capital through their evaluation challenges. City Traders Imperium partners with broker Broctagon and provides trading on MT5 and Match Trader platforms. They offer multiple account types including Instant Funding, 1-Step Evaluation, and 2-Step Challenge programs, with a focus on flexible trading conditions and building long-term relationships with traders. CTI maintains a Trust Pilot rating of 4.4 based on 33+ reviews.
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Rules
Reset Fees
City Traders Imperium charges reset fees if you need to restart your account. Fees vary by account size (e.g., $15 for smaller accounts).
Copy Trading
Copy trading is permitted on City Traders Imperium accounts:
- Allowed, but proof of the source account must be provided
- Traders must demonstrate ownership of the source account
- Must comply with trading conditions
News Trading
News trading is permitted on City Traders Imperium accounts, including around high-impact events (NFP, CPI, FOMC). However, news bracketing (trading around high-impact events) is prohibited.
VPN/IP Usage
VPN usage is permitted if the IP matches the registered country. Multiple accounts are allowed if disclosed and managed properly.
Account Types
City Traders Imperium offers multiple account types:
Instant Funding:
- No evaluation required - start trading immediately
- Steps: 0 (instant access)
- Maximum drawdown: 6% static
- Minimum trading days: 5 profitable days for first payout
1-Step Evaluation:
- Single evaluation phase
- Profit target: 8%
- Maximum drawdown: 5% trailing
- Minimum trading days: 3 profitable days (0.5% profit each)
2-Step Challenge:
- Phase 1: 10% profit target
- Phase 2: 5% profit target
- Maximum drawdown: 10% static
- Daily drawdown: 5%
- Minimum trading days: 3 profitable days (0.5% profit each)
Direct Funding:
- 10% profit target
- Maximum drawdown: 6% static
Profit Targets
Profit targets vary by challenge type:
Instant Funding:
- No profit target required (instant access)
1-Step Evaluation:
- Profit target: 8%
2-Step Challenge:
- Phase 1: 10% profit target
- Phase 2: 5% profit target
Direct Funding:
- Profit target: 10%
Expert Advisors
The use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading systems is permitted on City Traders Imperium accounts:
- Source code must be submitted for verification on funded accounts
- Traders must prove EA ownership
- EAs must align with trading conditions
Inactivity Rule
City Traders Imperium has a 30-day inactivity rule:
- Accounts may be deactivated after 30 consecutive days of no trading activity
- Make sure to place at least one trade every 30 days to keep your account active
Consistency Rule
City Traders Imperium requires traders to maintain stable profit performance and avoid large, high-risk "gambling trades" to be eligible for scaling.
Device Limitations
City Traders Imperium has device limitations:
- Trading limited to 2 devices (PC and mobile)
- Unauthorized use or device sharing leads to account termination
- Only one device per account is generally allowed
Maximum Daily Loss
Maximum daily loss limits vary by account type:
- 2-Step Challenge: 5% daily drawdown
- Instant Funding: Varies by plan (some have no daily limit)
- 1-Step Evaluation: Varies by plan
Maximum Total Loss
The maximum total loss (drawdown) varies by account type:
- 2-Step Challenge: 10% static drawdown
- 1-Step Evaluation: 5% trailing drawdown
- Instant Funding: 6% static drawdown
- Direct Funding: 6% static drawdown
Drawdown type varies by account (static or trailing).
Minimum Trading Days
Minimum trading days vary by account type:
- Challenge Programs (1 & 2 steps): Requires at least 3 Profitable Days (0.5% profit each)
- Instant Funding/Pro: 5 profitable trading days required for the first payout only
- Direct Funding: No minimum trading days
A profitable day is defined as a day with at least 0.5% profit.
Stop Loss Requirements
Stop losses ARE REQUIRED on City Traders Imperium accounts:
- Must be placed within 1 minute of opening a trade
- Missing the stop-loss placement is considered a soft breach (not immediate termination)
- This is a unique requirement that helps manage risk
Profitable Day Requirements
City Traders Imperium has specific profitable day requirements:
Challenge Programs:
- At least 3 profitable days, each with a minimum of 0.5% profit
Instant Funding/Pro:
- 5 profitable trading days required for the first payout only
- No minimum profitable day requirement for subsequent payouts
Weekend and Overnight Holding
Weekend holding and overnight holding are permitted on all City Traders Imperium accounts.
Leverage
City Traders Imperium offers leverage that varies by account type and instrument:
2-Step Challenge:
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Other Commodities: 1:30 (or 1:10 depending on instrument/step)
- Crypto: 1:2 across all steps
1-Step Evaluation:
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Other Commodities: 1:30 (or 1:10 depending on instrument)
- Crypto: 1:2
Instant Funding:
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Other Commodities: 1:30 (or 1:10 depending on instrument)
- Crypto: 1:2
Direct Funding:
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Other Commodities: 1:10 (for PM LV1, PM LV2, PM LV3), 1:33 (for PM LV4 and beyond)
- Crypto: 1:2
Commissions (per lot per side):
- During Evaluation/Challenge:
- FX and Commodities: $2.25
- Indices: $0.23
- Crypto: No commission
- During Funded Phases:
- FX and Commodities: $2.75
- Indices: $0.28
- Crypto: No commission
Important Considerations:
- Leverage increases both potential profits and risks
- Leverage is applied automatically based on instrument
- Higher leverage requires careful risk management
Payout Policy
Fee Refund
The evaluation fee is refundable with City Traders Imperium.
Profit Split
City Traders Imperium offers progressive profit splits:
- 2-Step Challenge: Starts at 80%
- Instant Funding: Starts at 70%
- Direct Funding: Starts at 60%
- Scaling: Profit split can increase by 10% with each 10% profit milestone, up to 100%
Profit split increases based on performance milestones.
Restrictions
Payouts cannot be made to third parties (must be in the trader's name). Residents of North Korea, Cuba, Syria, and Iran are restricted.
Scaling Plan
City Traders Imperium offers a scaling plan:
- Profit split increases by 10% with each 10% profit milestone
- Can scale up to 100% profit split
- Account level increases with performance, unlocking faster payout frequencies
Monthly Salary
City Traders Imperium offers a $500 USD salary per month for passing Challenge and Instant modes.
Payout Methods
City Traders Imperium offers multiple payout methods:
- Crypto: USDT on TRX network (typically 24-48 hours after processing, 5% fee)
- Bank Transfer: Can take up to 14 business days, may incur intermediary bank fees
Requests submitted before 15:00 GMT are processed within one business day.
KYC Verification
KYC verification is required for the first withdrawal.
Payout Frequency
City Traders Imperium offers tiered payout frequencies:
- First Withdrawal: Available on-demand after meeting requirements:
- 10 active trading days
- Minimum profit of $100 (or 2% of account balance)
- Subsequent Payouts:
- Level 1 accounts: Monthly payouts
- Level 2 accounts: Bi-weekly payouts
- Level 3 accounts: Weekly payouts
Payout frequency increases with account level.
Minimum Withdrawal
The minimum withdrawal amount is $100 (or 2% of account balance). There is no specified maximum withdrawal limit.
Minimum Balance Requirement
Traders must maintain a minimum balance of 10% of the initial funded account balance to avoid account termination via the Maximum Drawdown rule.
Restricted Countries
- Cuba
- Iran
- North Korea
- Syria
- Vietnam