City Traders Imperium FAQ & Complete Guide
The answers below use the dated City Traders Imperium rule record. Limits belong to the named program and account stage; they are not universal firm rules.
Research record dated October 1, 2026. Limits can change; use the linked rules for your exact account.
City Traders Imperium: key facts
1-Step Challenge — up to $200K per account — target 8% — split 80% base, 90-100% VIP — fee from $29; 2-Step Challenge — up to $200K per account — target 10% then 5% — split 80% base, 90-100% VIP — fee from $39; Instant Funding — up to $2M per account — target 10% per level — split 50-80% base, 90-100% VIP — fee from $79; Direct Funding — up to $2M per account — split 70-80% base, 90-100% VIP — fee from $229
5% (2-Step only); none on 1-Step
5% trailing (1-Step); 10% static (2-Step); 6% static (Instant/Direct)
Minimum profit of 2% / $100 per profitable day listed on all programs
7 profitable days (1-Step/2-Step); 5 (Instant/Direct)
MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader
EAs allowed; 1-Step permits third-party EAs, other programs require EAs you own. Stop-loss within 60 seconds required. HFT, latency arbitrage, gap trading banned.
1-Step guide prohibits copying from signal providers and sharing EAs with others.
CTI offers MT5 and Match-Trader; Match-Trader is a PMT route, but whether webhook-placed orders and copying of external signals are accepted is not stated, and MT5 is not supported by PMT.
Sources
- citytradersimperium.com/
- citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/
- citytradersimperium.com/eas-on-cti-1-step-challenge-whats-allowed/
This page aggregates publicly available information about City Traders Imperium and is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Prop firm rules, plans, fees, and payout policies change frequently — always verify the current terms on City Traders Imperium's official website before purchasing an evaluation or activating a funded account. PickMyTrade is an automation bridge, not a prop firm. Funded accounts at prop firms are typically simulated (not real-money) unless otherwise stated by the firm. Trading carries risk of loss. Consult a licensed financial advisor before trading. Last updated: June 2026.