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ThinkCapital

2.3 B
CFD
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Split 90% vs 100% Price $39 vs $27

Verdict: Who Wins?

ThinkCapital 0 wins
0 4
City Traders Imperium 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 2.3
Starting Price $27 vs $39
Profit Split 80-100% vs 80% (90% with scaling or add-on)
Safety Grade Both B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 20 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation ThinkCapital
Fast payouts ThinkCapital

Visual Comparison

ThinkCapital City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

ThinkCapital Metric City Traders Imperium
2.3/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4/5 (609) TrustPilot
B Safety Grade B
80% (90% with scaling or add-on) Profit Split 80-100%
Balance based for Lightning and Nexus; Equity based for Dual-Step Intraday Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$39 Starting Price $27
White-Label Technology White-Label
Trading View Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Country United Arab Emirates
Established Jan 2018
20 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 ThinkCapital City Traders Imperium Savings
$5K $39 $41 Save $2
$10K $79 $76 Save $3
$25K $139 $139 Same price
$50K $199 $280 Save $81
$100K $349 $412 Save $63

ThinkCapital vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

ThinkCapital and City Traders Imperium are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $12 less than ThinkCapital's starting price of $39. ThinkCapital offers 20 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on) profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. ThinkCapital pays out Bi-weekly, and City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

For trust and reputation, ThinkCapital has a 4/5 TrustPilot rating with 609 reviews. Safety grades: ThinkCapital B, City Traders Imperium B.

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

Pros & Cons

ThinkCapital
Pros
Powered by ThinkMarkets, a multi-regulated globally trusted broker. Three evaluation paths: one-step Lightning, two-step Dual-Step (Intraday or Swing), three-step Nexus. 80% profit split upgradeable to 90% with scaling or add-on. Bi-weekly payouts with 7-day add-on option. TradingView integration and ThinkTrader platform. Maximum allocation up to $1,000,000.
Cons
Lightning uses 6% trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance only after account grows by 6%. 90% profit split requires scaling or paid add-on. News trading not allowed on Dual-Step Intraday and restricted on Nexus. Swing Dual-Step costs ~40% more than Intraday.
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

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ThinkCapital or City Traders Imperium?

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

Which is cheaper, ThinkCapital or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. ThinkCapital offers 20 challenge options starting from $39, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

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

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on) while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.

How fast do ThinkCapital and City Traders Imperium pay out?

ThinkCapital has Bi-weekly 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.