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 $29–$4,799. Trading runs on Match Trader, MT5.
Challenge Types
Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step
Account Range
$2.5K–$100K
Price Range
$29–$4,799
Profit Split
50%–100%
Drawdown
Relative Balance
City Traders Imperium challenge types and pricing
28 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 28
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$2.5K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $200 | — | $125 | 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. |  58 | |
$5K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $400 | — | $250 | 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. | 98 | |
$10K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $800 | — | $500 | 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. | 158 | |
$25K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $2,000 | — | $1,250 | 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. | 318 | |
$50K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $4,000 | — | $2,500 | 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. | 598 | |
$100K1-Step Challenge | 1 Step | $8,000 | — | $5,000 | 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. | 824 | |
$2.5K2-Step Challenge | 2 Step | $250 $125 | $125 | $250 | 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%. | 78 | |
$5K2-Step Challenge | 2 Step | $500 $250 | $250 | $500 | 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%. | 118 | |
$10K2-Step Challenge | 2 Step | $1,000 $500 | $500 | $1,000 | 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%. | 198 | |
$25K2-Step Challenge | 2 Step | $2,500 $1,250 | $1,250 | $2,500 | 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%. | 398 | |
$50K2-Step Challenge Best Value | 2 Step | $5,000 $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | 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%. | 658 | |
$100K2-Step Challenge | 2 Step | $10,000 $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | 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%. | 1,098 | |
$5KDirect Funding (No Evaluation) | Instant | $500 | — | $300 | 60% | 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. | 598 | |
$10KDirect Funding (No Evaluation) | Instant | $1,000 | — | $600 | 60% | 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. | 1,198 | |
$20KDirect Funding (No Evaluation) | Instant | $2,000 | — | $1,200 | 60% | 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. | 2,398 | |
$40KDirect Funding (No Evaluation) | Instant | $4,000 | — | $2,400 | 60% | 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. | 4,798 | |
$80KDirect Funding (No Evaluation) | Instant | $8,000 | — | $4,800 | 60% | 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. | 9,598 | |
$2.5KInstant Funding | Instant | $250 | — | $150 | 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. | 158 | |
$5KInstant Funding | Instant | $500 | — | $300 | 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. | 278 | |
$10KInstant Funding | Instant | $1,000 | — | $600 | 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. | 518 | |
$20KInstant Funding | Instant | $2,000 | — | $1,200 | 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. | 898 | |
$40KInstant Funding | Instant | $4,000 | — | $2,400 | 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. | 1,698 | |
$80KInstant Funding | Instant | $8,000 | — | $4,800 | 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. | 3,198 | |
$5KInstant Funding Pro | Instant | $500 | — | $300 | 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. | 458 | |
$10KInstant Funding Pro | Instant | $1,000 | — | $600 | 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. | 798 | |
$20KInstant Funding Pro | Instant | $2,000 | — | $1,200 | 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. | 1,998 | |
$40KInstant Funding Pro | Instant | $4,000 | — | $2,400 | 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. | 3,998 | |
$80KInstant Funding Pro | Instant | $8,000 | — | $4,800 | 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. | 7,998 |
$2.5K1 Step1-Step Challenge
58Profit Target
$200Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$125Profit 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.$29
$5K1 Step1-Step Challenge
98Profit Target
$400Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$250Profit 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.$49
$10K1 Step1-Step Challenge
158Profit Target
$800Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$500Profit 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.$79
$25K1 Step1-Step Challenge
318Profit Target
$2,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$1,250Profit 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.$159
$50K1 Step1-Step Challenge
598Profit Target
$4,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$2,500Profit 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.$299
$100K1 Step1-Step Challenge
824Profit Target
$8,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$5,000Profit 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.$412$449
$2.5K2 Step2-Step Challenge
78Profit Target
$250 $125Daily Loss
$125Max Loss
$250Profit 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%.$39
$5K2 Step2-Step Challenge
118Profit Target
$500 $250Daily Loss
$250Max Loss
$500Profit 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%.$59
$10K2 Step2-Step Challenge
198Profit Target
$1,000 $500Daily Loss
$500Max Loss
$1,000Profit 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%.$99
$25K2 Step2-Step Challenge
398Profit Target
$2,500 $1,250Daily Loss
$1,250Max Loss
$2,500Profit 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%.$199
$50K2 Step2-Step Challenge
658Profit Target
$5,000 $2,500Daily Loss
$2,500Max Loss
$5,000Profit 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%.$329
$100K2 Step2-Step Challenge
1,098Profit Target
$10,000 $5,000Daily Loss
$5,000Max Loss
$10,000Profit 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%.$549
$5KInstantDirect Funding (No Evaluation)
598Profit Target
$500Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$300Profit Split
60%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.$299
$10KInstantDirect Funding (No Evaluation)
1,198Profit Target
$1,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$600Profit Split
60%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.$599
$20KInstantDirect Funding (No Evaluation)
2,398Profit Target
$2,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$1,200Profit Split
60%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.$1199
$40KInstantDirect Funding (No Evaluation)
4,798Profit Target
$4,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$2,400Profit Split
60%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.$2399
$80KInstantDirect Funding (No Evaluation)
9,598Profit Target
$8,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$4,800Profit Split
60%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.$4799
$2.5KInstantInstant Funding
158Profit Target
$250Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$150Profit 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.$79
$5KInstantInstant Funding
278Profit Target
$500Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$300Profit 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.$139
$10KInstantInstant Funding
518Profit Target
$1,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$600Profit 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.$259
$20KInstantInstant Funding
898Profit Target
$2,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$1,200Profit 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.$449
$40KInstantInstant Funding
1,698Profit Target
$4,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$2,400Profit 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.$849
$80KInstantInstant Funding
3,198Profit Target
$8,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$4,800Profit 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.$1599
$5KInstantInstant Funding Pro
458Profit Target
$500Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$300Profit 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.$229
$10KInstantInstant Funding Pro
798Profit Target
$1,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$600Profit 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.$399
$20KInstantInstant Funding Pro
1,998Profit Target
$2,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$1,200Profit 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.$999
$40KInstantInstant Funding Pro
3,998Profit Target
$4,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$2,400Profit 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.$1999
$80KInstantInstant Funding Pro
7,998Profit Target
$8,000Daily Loss
—Max Loss
$4,800Profit 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.$3999
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
3 days
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.
- 2
Not meeting the minimum trading days
City Traders Imperium requires at least 3 trading days on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
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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