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FTMO

2.5 C
Czech Republic CFD
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Safety C vs B Split 90% vs 100% Price $79 vs $27

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 0 wins
0 5
City Traders Imperium 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 2.5
Starting Price $27 vs $79
Profit Split 80-100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade B vs C
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium

Visual Comparison

FTMO City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric City Traders Imperium
2.5/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
TrustPilot
C Safety Grade B
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-100%
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$79 Starting Price $27
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2018
10 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 FTMO City Traders Imperium Savings
$10K $79 $76 Save $3
$25K $199 $139 Save $60
$50K $319 $280 Save $39
$100K $499 $412 Save $87

FTMO vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and City Traders Imperium are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while City Traders Imperium was founded in 2018.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $52 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

Overall, City Traders Imperium edges ahead winning 5 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account
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.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or City Traders Imperium?

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

Which is cheaper, FTMO or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.