Dubai (UAE)Summary
City Traders Imperium (CTI) has been operating since 2018, making it one of the oldest firms on the market. Rated 4.5/5 from more than 1,100 Trustpilot reviews.
A long-standing safe bet, solid on classic challenges.
Programs
1-Step (8% target, 5% trailing drawdown, no time limit), 2-Step (10% then 5%, 5% daily, 10% max, no time limit), Instant Funding and Instant Funding Pro (up to 80K, 1:10 leverage, 6% drawdown).
Payouts
From 70% to 100% after evaluation. Instant Funding starts around 50% and rises with scaling.
Challenges and conditions
- Price
- Varies
- Target
- 8%
- Daily loss
- —
- Max loss
- 5% (trailing)
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Price
- Varies
- Target
- 10% + 5%
- Daily loss
- 5%
- Max loss
- 10%
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Price
- 69 → $1,499
- Target
- —
- Daily loss
- —
- Max loss
- 6%
- Profit split
- 50% → +
| Payout frequency | Depends on account |
|---|---|
| Payout speed | On request |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Crypto |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.
Trading rules
| Max leverage | 1:10 (Instant) |
|---|---|
| Time limit | No limit |
Rules checked in October 2026. Check any point not listed here in the firm's official terms.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Active since 2018
- No time limit
- Up to 100%
- 4.5/5 from 1,100+ reviews
Weaknesses
- Instant Funding starts at 50%
- 1:10 leverage on the instant account
Who is it for?
A good fit if you…
- Value a long track record
- Also want to learn
Avoid if you…
- Want an instant account with a good split from the start
City Traders Imperium against competitors
 City Traders Imperium |  Funding Pips |  FTMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 8.0/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | from $69 (instant) | $399 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | 70 → 100% | Up to 100% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Depends on account | Weekly to monthly | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $720K | $400K | $200K |
| Founded | 2018 | 2022 | 2015 |
| Platforms | Not disclosed | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 8.0 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 8.0 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Price | 7.8 | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Support | 8.2 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Score breakdown
FAQ City Traders Imperium
How long has CTI been around?
Since 2018.
Is there a time limit?
No, neither on the 1-Step nor on the 2-Step.
