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City Traders Imperium

2.6 A
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

Funding Traders

2.3 B
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Funding Traders 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.6 vs 2.3
TrustPilot 4.3 vs 3.5
Starting Price $29 vs $39
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade A vs B
Challenge Variety 24 vs 18 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation City Traders Imperium

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium Funding Traders

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric Funding Traders
2.6/10 PFM Score 2.3/10
4.3/5 (1,682) TrustPilot 3.5/5 (3,259) Suspended
A Safety Grade B
80-100% Profit Split 80-100%
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily / 6-10% max (varies by plan)
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency Every 14-21 Days
$29 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country Hong Kong
Jan 2018 Established Apr 2023
18 options Challenge Options 24 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 Traders Savings
$5K $49 $39 Save $10
$10K $89 $59 Save $30
$25K $159 $119 Save $40
$50K $269 $229 Save $40
$100K $469 $419 Save $50

City Traders Imperium vs Funding Traders: Detailed Analysis

City Traders Imperium and Funding Traders are both CFD firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while Funding Traders was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $10 less than Funding Traders's starting price of $39. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options, while Funding Traders offers 24.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while Funding Traders offers 80-100%. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and Funding Traders pays out Every 14-21 Days.

For trust and reputation, City Traders Imperium has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,682 reviews, while Funding Traders has 3.5/5 with 3,259 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: City Traders Imperium A, Funding Traders B.

Overall, City Traders Imperium edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 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 Traders
Pros
Fast customer support & Rapid Execution of the trading platform
Cons
TrustPilot SUSPENDED for fake reviews (3,259 reviews, 21% 1-star). Payout delay complaints from traders. Legal entity RSRD Limited in Hong Kong. Some traders report disputed account closures.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
Funding Traders
40% OFF 40% OFF + Pass and Get a FREE Account
50% OFF 50% off your first funded challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or Funding Traders?

City Traders Imperium scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or Funding Traders?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options starting from $29, while Funding Traders offers 24 options starting from $39.

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

City Traders Imperium has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. City Traders Imperium has 1,682 reviews while Funding Traders has 3,259.

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

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

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

City Traders Imperium has On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts while Funding Traders offers Every 14-21 Days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.