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City Traders Imperium

2.6 A
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

Funding Pips

2.9 A+
United Arab Emirates CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 0 wins
0 4
Funding Pips 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.3
Starting Price Both $29
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Platform Choice 4 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Trust & reputation Funding Pips
Fast payouts Funding Pips

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium Funding Pips

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric Funding Pips
2.6/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.3/5 (1,682) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (52,198)
A Safety Grade A+
80-100% Profit Split 60-100%
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown Varies: 3-5% daily, 5-10% max
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency Weekly (Tuesday)
$29 Starting Price $29
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2018 Established Jan 2022
18 options Challenge Options 20 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 Funding Pips Savings
$5K $49 $29 Save $20
$10K $89 $55 Save $34
$25K $159 $109 Save $50
$50K $269 $219 Save $50
$100K $469 $399 Save $70

City Traders Imperium vs Funding Pips: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Funding Pips is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $0 less than City Traders Imperium's starting price of $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options, while Funding Pips offers 20.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while Funding Pips offers 60-100%. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and Funding Pips pays out Weekly (Tuesday).

For trust and reputation, City Traders Imperium has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,682 reviews, while Funding Pips has 4.5/5 with 52,198 reviews. Safety grades: City Traders Imperium A, Funding Pips A+.

Overall, Funding Pips edges ahead winning 4 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.
Funding Pips
Pros
Lots of payment methods & Platforms. Well made payout rules
Cons
A splippage sometimes higher than it should be

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
Funding Pips
20% OFF 20% off first challenge
20% OFF 20% off all challenges
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 4 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 Funding Pips?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options starting from $29, while Funding Pips offers 20 options starting from $29.

Which has better reviews, City Traders Imperium or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. City Traders Imperium has 1,682 reviews while Funding Pips has 52,198.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% while Funding Pips offers 60-100%.

How fast do City Traders Imperium and Funding Pips pay out?

City Traders Imperium has On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts while Funding Pips offers Weekly (Tuesday) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.