City Traders Imperium vs TradersYard: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	City Traders Imperium	TradersYard
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (1,707 reviews)	—
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	1-step, 2-step, instant
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $80K, $100K	10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 150000
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	—
Platforms	MT5, Match-Trader	MetaTrader 5, TradersYard Platform, AgenaTrader
Payout frequency	No consistency rule blocks payouts	1-2 business days after KYC, most within 4-6 business hours
News trading	Allowed	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	—

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). City Traders Imperium challenge fees start at $29. TradersYard 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 TradersYard — FAQs

Both City Traders Imperium and TradersYard are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities.

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

City Traders Imperium challenge fees start at $29. Pricing data for TradersYard is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. City Traders Imperium offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. City Traders Imperium account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $80K, $100K. TradersYard account sizes: 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 150000.