CFD firms / City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium
CFD prop firm · Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Trustpilot 4.3 (1,697 reviews, checked 2026-09-21)
23 challenge plans tracked, from $25 — challenge fee refunded at first payout on 12 plans. Independent data — no firm can pay to change it.
⚠ US residents ARE accepted — Match-Trader platform is explicitly offered 'for U.S.-based clients' (MT5 for non-US). Restricted (help center, Nov 2025): Cuba, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, North Korea, Russia, Belarus, and occupied Ukrainian regions (Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson). 2-Step Challenge and Instant Funding Pro not available in Vietnam.
Payout confidence 4.0/5
Published payout speedOn demand / daily
Track record8 years in operation
Trustpilot today4.3/5
Payout reputation in reviewsMixed reports
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What traders say AI summary · updated monthly · 2026-09-01
City Traders Imperium holds a solid 4.3 Trustpilot score, a smaller review base than the largest CFD firms but a broadly positive one. Most traders describe smooth onboarding and successful payouts, though a smaller group reports accounts closed over compliance flags issued without warning.
What traders praise
- Onboarding and the evaluation process are frequently described as smooth and well explained.
- Customer support is repeatedly praised for prompt, helpful responses to trader questions.
- Many reviewers report successful payouts once evaluation and funded-stage rules are followed.
Common complaints
- Some accounts are reportedly closed over vague compliance flags, such as high-risk exposure, without prior warning.
- A rule against one-sided or gambling-style trading is sometimes cited to deny payouts traders felt were earned.
- Identity and location verification, including VPN checks, is a recurring source of frustration and disputes.
Written by AI from publicly reported review themes — not verified individual reviews, not financial advice. Check the Trustpilot page yourself.
All City Traders Imperium plans
| Plan | Size | Price today | Steps | Phase targets | Max drawdown | Leverage | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge 2.5K | 2,500 | $24.65 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge 5K | 5,000 | $41.65 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge 10K | 10,000 | $67.15 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge 25K | 25,000 | $135.15 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge 50K | 50,000 | $254.15 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 1-Step Challenge 100K | 100,000 | $381.65 | 1-step | 8% | 5% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 2.5K | 2,500 | $33.15 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 5K | 5,000 | $50.15 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 10K | 10,000 | $84.15 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 25K | 25,000 | $169.15 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 50K | 50,000 | $279.65 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| 2-Step Challenge 100K | 100,000 | $466.65 | 2-step | 10% + 5% | 10% · 5%/day | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 80% |
| Instant Funding 2.5K | 2,500 | $67.15 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding 5K | 5,000 | $118.15 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding 10K | 10,000 | $220.15 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding 20K | 20,000 | $381.65 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding 40K | 40,000 | $721.65 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding 80K | 80,000 | $1,359.15 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 50% |
| Instant Funding Pro (Direct Funding) 5K | 5,000 | $229 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 70% |
| Instant Funding Pro (Direct Funding) 10K | 10,000 | $399 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 70% |
| Instant Funding Pro (Direct Funding) 20K | 20,000 | $999 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 70% |
| Instant Funding Pro (Direct Funding) 40K | 40,000 | $1,999 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 70% |
| Instant Funding Pro (Direct Funding) 80K | 80,000 | $3,999 | Instant | None | 6% | 1:30 forex, 1:10 indices/commodities, 1:1 crypto | 70% |
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