Forex prop firm

City Traders Imperium Review

Tagged: DerivativesForex

City Traders Imperium (CTI) offers multiple routes—Instant Funding (no evaluation), 1-Step, and 2-Step—aimed at quick progression and scaling. CTI markets “payouts on demand,” profit share up to 100%, and scaling potential into the multi-million range, with instant programs emphasizing absolute (non-trailing) drawdown.

Document-based research and editorial review. Last reviewed January 29, 2026 3 min read

Current key terms

Funding models
Instant Funding · One-Step · Two-Step
Payout frequency
30 Days · 7 Days
Platforms
Match-Trader · MetaTrader 5
Established
2018

BestProps editorial rating

7.8/10

Editorial assessment of published terms. Not a user rating. See breakdown.

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What stands out

City Traders Imperium (CTI) offers multiple routes—Instant Funding (no evaluation), 1-Step, and 2-Step—aimed at quick progression and scaling. CTI markets “payouts on demand,” profit share up to 100%, and scaling potential into the multi-million range, with instant programs emphasizing absolute (non-trailing) drawdown.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Multiple program types (1-Step, 2-Step, Instant & Instant Pro) with no time limits.
  • Two platforms (MT5 for non-US; Match-Trader for US), weekend/overnight/news trading allowed.
  • Clear risk rules: 1-Step has 5% max trailing drawdown and no daily loss limit; 2-Step uses 5% daily and 10% static max drawdown.
  • VIP tiers upgrade payouts (weekly → on-demand) and profit share up to 100%; Gold tier may include a one-year monthly salary.
  • First payout on-demand after meeting modest criteria (≥7 profitable days and ≥2%/$100), then scheduled monthly by default.
  • Card, crypto, and bank transfer accepted for checkout; bank transfer available on request.
  • Assets offered span Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, and Crypto.
  • Publicly states Comoros license (International Brokerage & Clearing House License No. L15969/CTI); transparent KB + T&Cs.

Cons

  • Standard payout cadence is monthly after first on-demand withdrawal; weekly/anytime only after VIP progression.
  • Restricted jurisdictions include the United States, Syria, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran.
  • Marketing pages mention a “Refundable Fee” while T&Cs state program fees are non-refundable.
  • Instant Funding starts with lower profit share at early levels; static drawdown (6%) applies.
  • Exact payout rails (e.g., PayPal/Skrill) not formally enumerated in policy pages.
  • Account merging not allowed; each funded account must be managed separately.

Rating breakdown

These are BestProps editorial values stored with this profile—not user ratings. The current record does not publish a separate per-dimension calculation.

Overall rating7.8/10
Platform Security7.6/10
7.6 out of 10
Buy Options & Fees7.4/10
7.4 out of 10
Services & Features8.4/10
8.4 out of 10
Customer Service7.8/10
7.8 out of 10

Firm details

Fields recorded from the firm’s published material on January 29, 2026. Unpublished rows are omitted rather than estimated.

Program

Payout frequency
30 Days7 Days
Policies
One-time
Established
2018

Access

Currencies
USD
Restricted countries
CubaIranNorth KoreaSyriaUSA
Regions / legal references
UAEUnion of the ComorosThese taxonomy tags record jurisdictions referenced in firm material. They are not proof of regulation or licensing.
Research basis and limitations

This page preserves the current BestProps document-based profile. Exact deep-source URLs may not be stored with every record, so individual statements may not link to specific firm pages. No account purchase, live trading, support contact, identity check, or payout test was performed.

City Traders Imperium (CTI) offers multiple routes—Instant Funding (no evaluation), 1-Step, and 2-Step—aimed at quick progression and scaling. CTI markets “payouts on demand,” profit share up to 100%, and scaling potential into the multi-million range, with instant programs emphasizing absolute (non-trailing) drawdown.

City Traders Imperium Review

A versatile, rule-clear prop with multiple paths 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant & Instant Pro without time limits. Platforms are split by region (MT5 for non-US, Match-Trader for US), and weekend/overnight/news trading is allowed. Risk is transparent: 1-Step uses a 5% max trailing drawdown with no daily cap; 2-Step sets 5% daily and 10% static max DD. First payout is on-demand after ≥7 profitable days and ≥2%/$100, then monthly by default; VIP tiers upgrade cadence to on-demand and profit share up to 100% (Gold may include a one-year monthly salary). Checkout supports card, crypto, and bank transfer; assets cover FX, indices, metals, commodities, and crypto. Public Comoros license (No. L15969/CTI) and a detailed KB/T&Cs add transparency.

Caveats: standard payouts revert to monthly until you reach VIP; the U.S. and several jurisdictions are restricted. Marketing mentions a “Refundable Fee,” while T&Cs say fees are non-refundable—clarify before purchase. Instant funding starts with a lower split and a 6% static DD; payout rails aren’t fully enumerated; and accounts can’t be merged. Strong pick if you value clear rules, broad instruments, and an upgrade path—less ideal if you need weekly payouts from day one or consolidated account management.

Research and disclosure

How this profile was reviewed

Basis
The current BestProps profile’s document-based summary and the official City Traders Imperium website. Exact deep-source URLs may not be stored with this record.
Checked
January 29, 2026
Scope
Programs, rules, payouts, platforms, and markets described in the stored City Traders Imperium profile.
Limitations
Terms are firm-controlled and can change without notice. Ratings are BestProps editorial assessments of published documentation, not user reviews, performance results, or first-hand testing.
Commercial state
Commercial relationships can change. Review disclosures next to affected links and the site-wide commercial disclosure.

Sources

  1. City Traders Imperium official website — City Traders Imperium
  2. City Traders Imperium profile — current BestProps stored record