Challenges
City Traders Imperium Challenges
City Traders Imperium runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $2.5K to $100K, with evaluation fees from $39–$5,279. Trading runs on Match Trader, MT5.
Challenge Types
Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step
Account Range
$2.5K–$100K
Price Range
$39–$5,279
Profit Split
50%–100%
Drawdown
Relative Balance
City Traders Imperium challenge types and pricing
23 active City Traders Imperium challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 23
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. |  1,118 | |
| $5K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 318 | |
| $10K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 70% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 1,318 | |
| $40K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 70% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 5,278 | |
| $5K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 70% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 658 | |
| $80K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 70% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 10,558 | |
| $80K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 3,758 | |
| $2.5K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 78 | |
| $5K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 118 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 798 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 398 | |
| $2.5K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 98 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 498 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 278 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 898 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 1,378 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 218 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 8% | 0% | 5% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after. | 1,178 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%. | 138 | |
| $10K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 618 | |
| $40K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 2,118 | |
| $20K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 70% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 2,638 | |
| $2.5K | Instant | 0% | — | 6% | 50% | First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly. | 178 |
$20KInstant
1,118Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$559
$5KInstant
318Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$159
$10KInstant
1,318Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
70%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$659
$40KInstant
5,278Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
70%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$2639
$5KInstant
658Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
70%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$329
$80KInstant
10,558Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
70%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$5279
$80KInstant
3,758Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$1879
$2.5K1 Step
78Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$39
$5K1 Step
118Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$59
$50K1 Step
798Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$399
$25K1 Step
398Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$199
$2.5K2 Step
98Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$49
$25K2 Step
498Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$249
$10K2 Step
278Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$139
$50K2 Step
898Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$449
$100K2 Step
1,378Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$689
$10K1 Step
218Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$109
$100K1 Step
1,178Profit Target
8%Daily Loss
0%Max Loss
5%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after.$589
$5K2 Step
138Profit Target
10% 5%Daily Loss
5%Max Loss
10%Profit Split
80%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (7 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then monthly after | Bi-Weekly payout after the first 10%.$69
$10KInstant
618Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$309
$40KInstant
2,118Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$1059
$20KInstant
2,638Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
70%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$1319
$2.5KInstant
178Profit Target
0%Daily Loss
—Max Loss
6%Profit Split
50%Payout Frequency
First payout on demand (5 profitable trading days and a minimum of 2% net profit of the initial balance or $100 - whichever is higher), then bi-weekly.$89
Key trading rules
The rules that shape every City Traders Imperium evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Drawdown
Relative Balance
News Trading
No restrictions
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
None
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Min Trading Days
Not specified
Fee refund policy
City Traders Imperium refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on City Traders Imperium's website before purchase.
Why traders fail City Traders Imperium challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to City Traders Imperium's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
City Traders Imperium's drawdown is relative balance, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
Who City Traders Imperium fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who build profit unevenly — there is no consistency rule to penalize a standout day.
- Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.
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