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The5ers

2.4 C
United Kingdom CFD
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Safety C vs B Price $22 vs $27

Verdict: Who Wins?

The5ers 1 wins
1 3
City Traders Imperium 3 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 2.4
Starting Price $22 vs $27
Profit Split Both Up to 100%
Safety Grade B vs C
Challenge Variety 23 vs 9 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders The5ers

Visual Comparison

The5ers City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

The5ers Metric City Traders Imperium
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
TrustPilot
C Safety Grade B
Up to 100% Profit Split 80-100%
Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause / 6% stop-out. High Stakes: 5% Maximum Daily Loss / 10% Maximum Total Drawdown. Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$22 Starting Price $27
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Trading View, MT5 Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2016 Established Jan 2018
9 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 The5ers City Traders Imperium Savings
$5K $39 $41 Save $2
$10K $78 $76 Save $2
$20K $850 $391 Save $459
$25K $195 $139 Save $56
$2.5K $22 $27 Save $5
$50K $309 $280 Save $29
$100K $545 $412 Save $133

The5ers vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

The5ers and City Traders Imperium are both CFD firms. The5ers has been in business longer, established in 2016, while City Traders Imperium was founded in 2018.

In terms of pricing, The5ers is more affordable with challenges starting at $22, which is $5 less than City Traders Imperium's starting price of $27. The5ers offers 9 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

The5ers offers Up to 100% 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 3 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

The5ers
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, Hyper Growth 1-Step evaluation with 10% target and unlimited time, High Stakes 2-Step with Step-1 cash/HUB rewards from $2 to $40 by account size, London-based (Five Percent Online LTD) since 2016.
Cons
Hyper Growth stop-out at 6% below initial balance; High Stakes requires two steps plus verification refund to pass; minimum 3 profitable days required on Pro Growth/High Stakes.
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

The5ers

No active deals

City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The5ers or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Safety Grade, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, The5ers or City Traders Imperium?

The5ers has the lower starting price at $22. The5ers offers 9 challenge options starting from $22, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

Which offers a higher profit split, The5ers or City Traders Imperium?

The5ers offers a higher maximum profit split. The5ers offers Up to 100% while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.