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The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Safety A vs B Split 90% vs 100%

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 1 wins
1 4
City Traders Imperium 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 2.4
Starting Price $27 vs $999,999
Profit Split 80-100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric City Traders Imperium
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4.8/5 (43) TrustPilot
A Safety Grade B
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-100%
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$ Starting Price $27
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2020 Established Jan 2018
10 options Challenge Options 23 options

The Upside Funding vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

The Upside Funding and City Traders Imperium are both CFD firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while The Upside Funding was founded in 2020.

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 43 reviews. Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, City Traders Imperium 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

The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed
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

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Upside Funding or City Traders Imperium?

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

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

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

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

The Upside Funding has Fast payouts (on-demand) 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.