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City Traders Imperium

2.6 A
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 1 wins
1 3
E8 Markets 3 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.3
Starting Price $29 vs $46
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 26 vs 18 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric E8 Markets
2.6/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.3/5 (1,682) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
A Safety Grade A
80-100% Profit Split Up to 100%
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$29 Starting Price $45.60
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country United States
Jan 2018 Established Nov 2021
18 options Challenge Options 26 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size City Traders Imperium E8 Markets Savings
$5K $49 $46 Save $3
$10K $89 $47 Save $42
$25K $159 $110 Save $49
$50K $269 $166 Save $103
$100K $469 $286 Save $183

City Traders Imperium vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

City Traders Imperium and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $17 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, City Traders Imperium has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,682 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: City Traders Imperium A, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 3 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

City Traders Imperium
Pros
On-demand payouts. Up to 100% profit split. No time limit on challenges. No daily loss limit on 1-Step. News trading allowed. Scaling to $4M. MT5 + Match Trader. CTI Academy included. Established since 2018.
Cons
Originally London UK, now Dubai UAE. 3-Step challenges have very low profit potential per phase. Balance-based drawdown can be confusing for new traders.
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or E8 Markets?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options starting from $29, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, City Traders Imperium or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. City Traders Imperium has 1,682 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

Which offers a higher profit split, City Traders Imperium or E8 Markets?

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do City Traders Imperium and E8 Markets pay out?

City Traders Imperium has On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.