City Traders Imperium vs Maven Trading: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	City Traders Imperium	Maven Trading
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (1,707 reviews)	4.3★ (5,101 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $80K, $100K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	$13 Pay-later option: $5 + $40 on funding
Drawdown type	—	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MT5, Match-Trader	MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader
Payout frequency	No consistency rule blocks payouts	Every 10 business days
News trading	Allowed	—
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	—

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). Maven Trading is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to $29 at City Traders Imperium. Maven Trading supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

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 Maven Trading — FAQs

Both City Traders Imperium and Maven Trading are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. City Traders Imperium has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.3).

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

Maven Trading is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to $29 at City Traders Imperium.

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. Maven Trading account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K.