City Traders Imperium vs FXIFY
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: City Traders Imperium ($29 vs $39).
- Overall PA Score: City Traders Imperium 8.4 vs FXIFY 7.7.
City Traders Imperium stronger on 4FXIFY stronger on 3of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| City Traders Imperium8.4 PA Score | FXIFY7.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.4 (stronger figure) | 7.7 |
| Trustpilot | 4.31,636 | 4.36,550 |
| Founded | 2018 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | San José, Costa Rica | London, United Kingdom |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $29 (stronger figure) | $39 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $4.49 | $3.99 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $100K | $400K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Drawdown type | static (balance-based) | trailing (Standard) / static (Classic) |
| Profit split | 80% up to 100% | up to 90% (up to 100% on Two Phase Classic) |
| Leverage | Not published | up to 30:1 standard; up to 50:1 via add-on/on some programs |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, DXtrade, TradingView |
| Payout frequency | On demand; first payout after 7 days (challenges) or 5 days (Instant/Direct); weekly/anytime payouts unlocked via VIP ladder | First payout on demand on 1/2/3-Phase evaluation accounts (after closing first funded trade; program pages also state 5 minimum trading days); thereafter monthly, or every 14 days with the Bi-weekly add-on. Instant Funding pays every 14 days. |
| First payout (days) | 7 | Not published |
| Min trading days | 3 | 5 |
| Consistency rule | None | None on 1/2/3-Phase evaluations; Lightning 30%; Crypto accounts 25% |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 35% off (Halloween; not valid on Instant Lite) |
| Visit site (opens City Traders Imperium in a new tab) | Visit site (opens FXIFY in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
City Traders Imperium scores 8.4/10 and FXIFY 7.7/10, a clear but not huge gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick City Traders Imperium if
- you want the cheaper way in ($29 vs $39 for the smallest account)
- you do not want a consistency rule
- you need Match-Trader
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2018)
Pick FXIFY if
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($3.99 vs $4.49)
- you want the fee back when you get paid
- you need DXtrade and TradingView
- review volume matters to you (6,550 Trustpilot reviews vs 1,636)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($40M+ Paid out)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | City Traders Imperium | FXIFY |
|---|---|---|
| $2.5K | $29 | $119 |
| $5K | $49 | $39 |
| $10K | $79 | $59 |
| $25K | $159 | $149 |
| $50K | $299 | $249 |
| $100K | $449 | $399 |
Payouts
City Traders Imperium: On demand; first payout after 7 days (challenges) or 5 days (Instant/Direct); weekly/anytime payouts unlocked via VIP ladder. First payout after 7 days.
FXIFY: First payout on demand on 1/2/3-Phase evaluation accounts (after closing first funded trade; program pages also state 5 minimum trading days); thereafter monthly, or every 14 days with the Bi-weekly add-on. Instant Funding pays every 14 days.. Methods: Rise, USDC/USDT (where Rise unavailable). The firm reports "$40M+ Paid out" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is City Traders Imperium legit? · Is FXIFY legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or FXIFY?
Smallest published entry fee: City Traders Imperium $29, FXIFY $39. Cheapest per $1K of account: City Traders Imperium $4.49, FXIFY $3.99.
Which pays out faster, City Traders Imperium or FXIFY?
City Traders Imperium: On demand; first payout after 7 days (challenges) or 5 days (Instant/Direct); weekly/anytime payouts unlocked via VIP ladder. FXIFY: First payout on demand on 1/2/3-Phase evaluation accounts (after closing first funded trade; program pages also state 5 minimum trading days); thereafter monthly, or every 14 days with the Bi-weekly add-on. Instant Funding pays every 14 days..
Which has the higher profit split?
City Traders Imperium: 80% up to 100%; FXIFY: up to 90% (up to 100% on Two Phase Classic). Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, City Traders Imperium or FXIFY?
On our six-point beginner checklist City Traders Imperium meets 5 and FXIFY meets 5. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are City Traders Imperium and FXIFY legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/city-traders-imperium/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/fxify/legit/.