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City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

TickTick Trader

3.1 B+
Singapore Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

City Traders Imperium 3 wins
3 2
TickTick Trader 2 wins
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 3.1
Starting Price $27 vs $87
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade B+ vs B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

City Traders Imperium TickTick Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

City Traders Imperium Metric TickTick Trader
3.2/10 PFM Score 3.1/10
TrustPilot 3.5/5 (6,682)
B Safety Grade B+
80-100% Profit Split 100% first 3 months, then 90/10
None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan Daily Drawdown 2.5% EOD trailing (eval), 2-3.5% (direct)
On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) Payout Frequency Immediately
$27 Starting Price $87
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, MT5 Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator, CQG Desktop
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country Singapore
Jan 2018 Established Feb 2022
23 options Challenge Options 10 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 TickTick Trader Savings
$10K $76 $229 Save $153
$25K $139 $87 Save $52
$50K $280 $96 Save $184
$100K $412 $99 Save $313

City Traders Imperium vs TickTick Trader: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $60 less than TickTick Trader's starting price of $87. City Traders Imperium offers 23 challenge options, while TickTick Trader offers 10.

City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% profit split, while TickTick Trader offers 100% first 3 months, then 90/10. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime), and TickTick Trader pays out Immediately.

For trust and reputation, TickTick Trader has 3.5/5 with 6,682 reviews. Safety grades: City Traders Imperium B, TickTick Trader B+.

This is a close matchup with City Traders Imperium winning 3 and TickTick Trader winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

City Traders Imperium
Pros
On-demand payouts. Up to 100% profit split. No time limit on challenges.
Cons
Originally London UK, now Dubai UAE. 3-Step challenges have low profit potential.
TickTick Trader
Pros
Instant Funding Accounts, a very large choice of feeds, a great payout policy
Cons
WARNING: TrustPilot rating crashed from 4.7 to 3.6 (April 2026). Recent reviews report payout delays 30+ days, accounts closed without warning. Proceed with caution. | No overnight/weekend positions | No EAs or automated trading | Manual trading only

Active Deals & Promo Codes

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges
TickTick Trader

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, City Traders Imperium or TickTick Trader?

Both firms are competitive. City Traders Imperium wins in 3 categories while TickTick Trader wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or TickTick Trader?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. City Traders Imperium offers 23 challenge options starting from $27, while TickTick Trader offers 10 options starting from $87.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. City Traders Imperium offers 80-100% while TickTick Trader offers 100% first 3 months, then 90/10.

How fast do City Traders Imperium and TickTick Trader pay out?

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