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City Traders Imperium

2.6 A
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

2.8 A
South Africa CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 1 wins
1 3
Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 3 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.8 vs 2.6
TrustPilot Both 4.3
Starting Price $26 vs $29
Profit Split 80-100% vs 80% (up to 90%)
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 23 vs 18 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Fast payouts Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
2.6/10 PFM Score 2.8/10
4.3/5 (1,682) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (12,351)
A Safety Grade A
80-100% Profit Split 80% (up to 90%)
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown 3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power)
$29 Starting Price $26
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country South Africa
Jan 2018 Established Oct 2023
18 options Challenge Options 23 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 Quant Tekel (Ascendx) Savings
$5K $49 $26 Save $23
$10K $89 $52 Save $37
$25K $159 $105 Save $54
$2.5K $29 $52 Save $23
$50K $269 $210 Save $59
$100K $469 $400 Save $69

City Traders Imperium vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

City Traders Imperium and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) are both CFD firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $26, which is $3 less than City Traders Imperium's starting price of $29. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power).

For trust and reputation, City Traders Imperium has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,682 reviews, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 4.3/5 with 12,351 reviews. Safety grades: City Traders Imperium A, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A.

Overall, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 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.
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Pros
90% Profit Split
Cons
Reports of sometimes slow support

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
50% OFF 50% off all Quant Tekel accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has the lower starting price at $26. City Traders Imperium offers 18 challenge options starting from $29, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23 options starting from $26.

Which has better reviews, City Traders Imperium or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

City Traders Imperium has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. City Traders Imperium has 1,682 reviews while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 12,351.

Which offers a higher profit split, City Traders Imperium or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%).

How fast do City Traders Imperium and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pay out?

City Traders Imperium has On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.