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Take Profit Trader

3.0 A+
United States Futures
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Split 90% vs 100% Price $150 vs $27

Verdict: Who Wins?

Take Profit Trader 2 wins
2 4
City Traders Imperium 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 3.0
Starting Price $27 vs $150
Profit Split 80-100% vs 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+)
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 5 options
Platform Choice 13 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation Take Profit Trader
Fast payouts Take Profit Trader

Visual Comparison

Take Profit Trader City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

Take Profit Trader Metric City Traders Imperium
3.0/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4.4/5 (8,980) TrustPilot
A+ Safety Grade B
80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) Profit Split 80-100%
EOD trailing (Test/PRO+), Intraday trailing (PRO). No daily loss limit. Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Daily (24-48 hours via Rise) Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$150 Starting Price $27
Proprietary Technology White-Label
R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Match Trader, MT5
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2022 Established Jan 2018
5 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 Take Profit Trader City Traders Imperium Savings
$25K $150 $139 Save $11
$50K $170 $280 Save $110
$100K $330 $412 Save $82

Take Profit Trader vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $123 less than Take Profit Trader's starting price of $150. Take Profit Trader offers 5 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

Take Profit Trader offers 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. Take Profit Trader pays out Daily (24-48 hours via Rise), and City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

For trust and reputation, Take Profit Trader has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 8,980 reviews. Safety grades: Take Profit Trader A+, City Traders Imperium B.

Overall, City Traders Imperium edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Take Profit Trader
Pros
One of the best payout policy
Cons
Trailing converted to Live instead of EOD when Live Funding is reached
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

Take Profit Trader
40% OFF 40% off — no activation fee
City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Take Profit Trader or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Take Profit Trader or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. Take Profit Trader offers 5 challenge options starting from $150, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. Take Profit Trader offers 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.

How fast do Take Profit Trader and City Traders Imperium pay out?

Take Profit Trader has Daily (24-48 hours via Rise) payouts while City Traders Imperium offers On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.