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Trade The Pool

2.0 A
Israel Stocks
VS

City Traders Imperium

3.2 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
Key Differences
Safety A vs B Split 80% vs 100% Price $47 vs $27

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 1 wins
1 4
City Traders Imperium 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.2 vs 2.0
Starting Price $27 vs $47
Profit Split 80-100% vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A vs B
Challenge Variety 23 vs 17 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders City Traders Imperium
Maximum profit potential City Traders Imperium
Trust & reputation Trade The Pool

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool City Traders Imperium

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric City Traders Imperium
2.0/10 PFM Score 3.2/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot
A Safety Grade B
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split 80-100%
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), varies by plan
Every 14 days Payout Frequency On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime)
$47 Starting Price $27
White-Label Technology White-Label
Trader Evolution Platforms Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Israel Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2018
17 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 Trade The Pool City Traders Imperium Savings
$5K $47 $41 Save $6
$10K $297 $76 Save $221
$20K $447 $391 Save $56
$25K $97 $139 Save $42
$40K $800 $741 Save $59
$50K $230 $280 Save $50
$100K $435 $412 Save $23

Trade The Pool vs City Traders Imperium: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and City Traders Imperium are both Stocks firms. City Traders Imperium has been in business longer, established in 2018, while Trade The Pool was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, City Traders Imperium is more affordable with challenges starting at $27, which is $20 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options, while City Traders Imperium offers 23.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%. Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and City Traders Imperium pays out On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime).

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool 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

Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
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

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
City Traders Imperium
30% OFF 30% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool 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 is cheaper, Trade The Pool or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium has the lower starting price at $27. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options starting from $47, while City Traders Imperium offers 23 options starting from $27.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or City Traders Imperium?

City Traders Imperium offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while City Traders Imperium offers 80-100%.

How fast do Trade The Pool and City Traders Imperium pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days 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.