City Traders Imperium
The 1-Step permits third-party EAs and Martingale. Weekend and overnight holding on every program. First payout after 7 days.
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City Traders Imperium — frequently asked questions
Does City Traders Imperium have a discount code?
Yes — use code GOLD15 for 15% off selected plans at checkout. You can also try SINCE2018. Firms rotate codes, so test it before paying; if it fails, check our codes page for the latest.
Is City Traders Imperium legit and safe?
City Traders Imperium holds an estimated Trustpilot rating of 4.2/5 from roughly 1,627 reviews. As with any prop firm, read the current rules and payout terms before buying, and start with a smaller account size.
Does City Traders Imperium have a consistency rule?
None. The firm says so explicitly: the homepage "no hidden consistency rules", 2-Step "has no hidden consistency requirements", Direct "Direct Funding has no consistency rule".
What is City Traders Imperium's profit split?
City Traders Imperium's profit split is 80% scaling to 100%.
How fast does City Traders Imperium pay out?
1-Step/2-Step: 7 days. Instant: 5 days (fully funded). Direct: on demand from day 5. VIP Silver unlocks payouts at any time.
City Traders Imperium at a glance
| Market | Forex/CFD |
|---|---|
| Models | 1-Step / 2-Step / Instant / Direct |
| Profit split | 80% scaling to 100% |
| Profit target | 8% · 10% |
| Max drawdown | 5% trailing against the high watermark (balance-based), no lock at initial · 10% static (balance-based) · 6% absolute (balance-based, no daily DD, no trailing) |
| Daily loss limit | None · 5% of the start-of-day balance (hard breach) |
| Consistency rule | None. The firm says so explicitly: the homepage "no hidden consistency rules", 2-Step "has no hidden consistency requirements", Direct "Direct Funding has no consistency rule". |
| Min trading days | 1-Step: 3 profitable days. 2-Step: 3 per phase. Instant/Direct: none. |
| Payout schedule | 1-Step/2-Step: 7 days. Instant: 5 days (fully funded). Direct: on demand from day 5. VIP Silver unlocks payouts at any time. |
| EA / bots | Product-dependent (the firm's own rules tables): 1-Step = all EAs allowed including third-party, Martingale allowed. 2-Step, Instant and Direct = personal EAs only, no third-party… |
| News trading | Allowed on every program, no time-window restrictions |
| Weekend holding | Allowed on every program - "Weekend Holds: Allowed" and "Overnight Holds: Allowed" in all four rules tables; the homepage: "positions can be held over the weekend or overnight on every… |
| Cheapest challenge | $29 |
| Trustpilot (estimate) | 4.2/5 from ~1,627 reviews |
City Traders Imperium plan rules, drawdown and payout terms
Every figure below is read from City Traders Imperium’s own published plan pages and re-checked 2026-09-22. Where a plan defers part of the fee, the balance is shown beside the price.
City Traders Imperium 1-Step rules
| Profit target | 8% |
|---|---|
| Daily loss limit | None |
| Max drawdown | 5% trailing against the high watermark (balance-based), no lock at initial |
| Drawdown type | trailing against the high watermark (balance-based) |
| Min trading days | 3 profitable days |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | 80-100% |
| EA and trading bots | All EAs allowed including third-party; Martingale allowed |
| News trading | Allowed |
| Time limit | None |
| Account size | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $29 |
| $5,000 | $49 |
| $10,000 | $79 |
| $25,000 | $159 |
| $50,000 | $299 |
| $100,000 | $449 |
City Traders Imperium 2-Step rules
| Profit target | 10% |
|---|---|
| Phase 2 target | 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% of the start-of-day balance (hard breach) |
| Max drawdown | 10% static (balance-based) |
| Drawdown type | static (balance-based) |
| Min trading days | 3 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | 80-100% |
| EA and trading bots | Personal EAs only; third-party and Martingale not allowed |
| News trading | Allowed |
| Time limit | None |
| Account size | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $39 |
| $5,000 | $59 |
| $10,000 | $99 |
| $25,000 | $199 |
| $50,000 | $329 |
| $100,000 | $549 |
City Traders Imperium Direct Funding rules
| Max drawdown | 6% absolute (balance-based, no daily DD, no trailing) |
|---|---|
| Drawdown type | static |
| Min trading days | None |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | 70% from the first trade, up to 100% via VIP |
| EA and trading bots | Personal EAs only - no third-party; Martingale not allowed |
| News trading | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed (low swap fees) |
| Time limit | None |
| Account size | Price |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $229 |
| $10,000 | $399 |
| $20,000 | $999 |
| $40,000 | $1,999 |
| $80,000 | $3,999 |
City Traders Imperium Instant Funding Standard rules
| Daily loss limit | None |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | 6% static from the initial balance |
| Min trading days | None |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | 50% on the starting balance, 70-100% once fully funded |
| Payout rules | First payout after 5 days (fully funded) |
| EA and trading bots | Personal EAs only - no third-party; Martingale not allowed |
| Leverage | 1:10 |
| Time limit | None |
| Scaling | Starts at 50% of the account size; +100% balance per 10% milestone |
| Account size | Price |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $79 |
| $5,000 | $139 |
| $10,000 | $259 |
| $20,000 | $449 |
| $40,000 | $849 |
| $80,000 | $1,599 |
City Traders Imperium discount codes
GOLD15— 15% off selected plansSINCE2018— 15% off 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant Funding
How to play City Traders Imperium
The 2-Step $50k is the value play - $329 (~$280 with GOLD15), 10% static DD against 5% trailing on the 1-Step, and no consistency rule. If you run algos, the 1-Step is the ONLY program that permits third-party EAs and Martingale. First payout after 7 days on challenges, 5 days on Instant/Direct.
Things to know before you buy
- GOLD15 (15% off selected plans) is NOT advertised anywhere on the firm's own site - re-checked 2026-08-28 across the homepage and all four program pages: zero occurrences of the string 'GOLD15'. The…
- The 1-Step is the only program that permits THIRD-PARTY EAs and Martingale - the firm markets it itself: "Other programs restrict Martingale and third-party Expert Advisors. The 1-Step doesn't."
- The 1-Step 5% trailing follows the high watermark the whole way - the firm's FAQ: "As your high watermark rises, the floor rises with it by that same fixed amount." No lock at the initial balance.…
- Instant starts you at HALF the account size (e.g. the $80K plan starts at $40K) with a 50% split; full size plus a 70-100% split is reached through scaling.
- Direct Funding is NOT legacy - it has its own nav entry and its own column in the main pricing table on the homepage ("Elite Direct Funding | From $229").
Rules and pricing verified 2026-09-22 against City Traders Imperium’s own site.
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