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City Traders Imperium

2.6 A
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

FundedNext

2.7 A+
United Arab Emirates CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 2 wins
2 5
FundedNext 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.3
Starting Price $29 vs $33
Profit Split 80-100% vs Up to 95%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 25 vs 18 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation FundedNext

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium FundedNext

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric FundedNext
2.6/10 PFM Score 2.7/10
4.3/5 (1,682) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (64,614)
A Safety Grade A+
80-100% Profit Split Up to 95%
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown Stellar 2-Step/1-Step: 5% daily / 10% total. Stellar Lite: 4% daily / 8% total. Futures vary by plan.
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency 24 hours guaranteed (or $1,000 extra). First withdrawal after 21 days.
$29 Starting Price $32.99
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2018 Established Jan 2022
18 options Challenge Options 25 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 FundedNext Savings
$5K $49 $33 Save $16
$10K $89 $60 Save $29
$25K $159 $80 Save $79
$50K $269 $100 Save $169
$100K $469 $250 Save $219

City Traders Imperium vs FundedNext: Detailed Analysis

City Traders Imperium and FundedNext are both CFD firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while FundedNext was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $4 less than FundedNext's starting price of $33. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options, while FundedNext offers 25.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while FundedNext offers Up to 95%. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and FundedNext pays out 24 hours guaranteed (or $1,000 extra). First withdrawal after 21 days..

For trust and reputation, City Traders Imperium has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,682 reviews, while FundedNext has 4.5/5 with 64,614 reviews. Safety grades: City Traders Imperium A, FundedNext A+.

Overall, FundedNext edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 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.
FundedNext
Pros
Up to 95% profit split, Match-Trader + Tradovate/NinjaTrader platforms, CFDs + Futures, 15% profit sharing from day 1, scaling up to $4M
Cons
Payouts sometimes a bit slow

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
FundedNext
30% OFF 30% off first challenge
30% OFF 30% off challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or FundedNext?

FundedNext scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or FundedNext?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options starting from $29, while FundedNext offers 25 options starting from $33.

Which has better reviews, City Traders Imperium or FundedNext?

FundedNext has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. City Traders Imperium has 1,682 reviews while FundedNext has 64,614.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% while FundedNext offers Up to 95%.

How fast do City Traders Imperium and FundedNext pay out?

City Traders Imperium has On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts while FundedNext offers 24 hours guaranteed (or $1,000 extra). First withdrawal after 21 days. payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.