Independent firm profile

City Traders Imperium

London-based funded trader program known for swing-trading friendly rules and direct funding accounts up to $4M scaling.

Headquarters
London, UK
Founded
2018
Funding model
Evaluation-Based Funding
Region served
Europe

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a UK-based prop firm focused on swing trading, with rules that explicitly allow overnight and weekend holds. It offers direct funding and multi-step evaluations and is popular with longer-timeframe forex traders.

"Build long-term funded traders through swing-friendly evaluation programs."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Evaluation-Based Funding prop firm
Market Focus
Forex
Trading Style
Evaluation-Based Funding, evaluation-based funding
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders via evaluation
Geography
London, UK · Europe
Known For
Swing-friendly rules
CEO
Aymen Belaid
Team size
50–100

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

Available

Pass a challenge before receiving a funded account.

Instant funding

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offered$5K–$200K
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Evaluation fees from ~$50 to ~$1,200 depending on account size and program.

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
InstrumentsForex, metals, indices

Supported platforms

MetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5cTrader

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit split100% to trader
Payout frequencyBi-weekly
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Overnight/weekend holds
  • +Long-term focus
  • +High split at scale

Trade-offs

  • Less suited to scalpers
  • Smaller brand than FTMO

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about City Traders Imperium

Is City Traders Imperium a legitimate prop firm?+

City Traders Imperium was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in London, UK. London-based funded trader program known for swing-trading friendly rules and direct funding accounts up to $4M scaling.

Does City Traders Imperium require an evaluation?+

Yes. City Traders Imperium requires traders to complete an evaluation phase before being granted a funded account.

What is the profit split at City Traders Imperium?+

City Traders Imperium pays traders 100% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.

How often does City Traders Imperium pay out?+

City Traders Imperium processes payouts on a bi-weekly basis.

What platforms does City Traders Imperium support?+

City Traders Imperium supports the following trading platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader.

What trading restrictions does City Traders Imperium enforce?+

At City Traders Imperium, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.