City Traders Imperium vs FundedX: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare City Traders Imperium (forex/CFD) and FundedX (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	City Traders Imperium	FundedX
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (1,707 reviews)	1.5★ (33 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $80K, $100K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	$49
Platforms	MT5, Match-Trader	MT5, TradeLocker
Payout frequency	No consistency rule blocks payouts	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days
News trading	Allowed	—
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). City Traders Imperium is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $29 compared to $49 at FundedX. Both firms support 2 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at City Traders Imperium, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $139 · Split: 100% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$278

2 attempts × $139 fee

Net Cost

$278

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

5.56%

Profit needed on $5K after 100% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

City Traders Imperium vs FundedX — FAQs

Both City Traders Imperium and FundedX are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. City Traders Imperium has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 1.5).

Both City Traders Imperium and FundedX advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

City Traders Imperium is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $29 compared to $49 at FundedX.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. City Traders Imperium account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $80K, $100K. FundedX account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K.