City Traders Imperium vs Moneta Funded
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 $30).
- Faster payout cycle: City Traders Imperium (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: Moneta Funded (4.6).
- Overall PA Score: City Traders Imperium 8.4 vs Moneta Funded 7.5.
City Traders Imperium stronger on 4Moneta Funded stronger on 4of 11 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| City Traders Imperium8.4 PA Score | Moneta Funded7.5 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.4 (stronger figure) | 7.5 |
| Trustpilot | 4.31,636 | 4.6299 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2018 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | San José, Costa Rica | Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $29 (stronger figure) | $30 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $4.49 | $2.84 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $100K | $200K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 5% Phase 1 / 10% Phase 2 |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% (4% on lower-cost option) |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 10% (8% on lower-cost option) |
| Drawdown type | static (balance-based) | static |
| Profit split | 80% up to 100% | 88% (60% option on Instant Funding; 100% on Sprint) |
| Leverage | Not published | Up to 1:100 on 2-Step (forex); 1:30 on all other programs |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payout frequency | On demand; first payout after 7 days (challenges) or 5 days (Instant/Direct); weekly/anytime payouts unlocked via VIP ladder | Every 14 days; first payout 14 days after first trade (1-Step Daily: daily; Instant Funding Pro: first payout on demand; Sprint: on reaching target) |
| First payout (days) | 7 (stronger figure) | 14 |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Consistency rule | None | Instant Funding only: best day must not exceed 15% or 20% of profit (chosen at purchase); none on other programs |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 40% off (limited time; not valid on Sprint) |
| Visit site (opens City Traders Imperium in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Moneta Funded 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?
On our score City Traders Imperium is 0.9 points ahead (8.4 vs 7.5). Same account type (CFD), so the figures compare directly. Here is who each suits, from their published terms.
Pick City Traders Imperium if
- you want the cheaper way in ($29 vs $30 for the smallest account)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you trade high-impact news
- you do not want a consistency rule
- review volume matters to you (1,636 Trustpilot reviews vs 299)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2018)
Pick Moneta Funded if
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($2.84 vs $4.49)
- you want the fee back when you get paid
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | City Traders Imperium | Moneta Funded |
|---|---|---|
| $2.5K | $29 | $155 |
| $5K | $49 | $33 |
| $10K | $79 | $30 |
| $20K | $449 | $919 |
| $25K | $159 | $75 |
| $40K | $849 | $2.1K |
| $50K | $299 | $142 |
| $80K | $1.6K | $4.3K |
| $100K | $449 | $284 |
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.
Moneta Funded: Every 14 days; first payout 14 days after first trade (1-Step Daily: daily; Instant Funding Pro: first payout on demand; Sprint: on reaching target). First payout after 14 days. Methods: USDC-ERC20, USDT-ERC20, USDT-TRC20, Moneta Markets account.
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes on record for either firm. 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 Moneta Funded legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or Moneta Funded?
Smallest published entry fee: City Traders Imperium $29, Moneta Funded $30. Cheapest per $1K of account: City Traders Imperium $4.49, Moneta Funded $2.84.
Which pays out faster, City Traders Imperium or Moneta Funded?
City Traders Imperium: On demand; first payout after 7 days (challenges) or 5 days (Instant/Direct); weekly/anytime payouts unlocked via VIP ladder. Moneta Funded: Every 14 days; first payout 14 days after first trade (1-Step Daily: daily; Instant Funding Pro: first payout on demand; Sprint: on reaching target).
Which has the higher profit split?
City Traders Imperium: 80% up to 100%; Moneta Funded: 88% (60% option on Instant Funding; 100% on Sprint). Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, City Traders Imperium or Moneta Funded?
On our six-point beginner checklist City Traders Imperium meets 5 and Moneta Funded meets 4. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are City Traders Imperium and Moneta Funded 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/moneta-funded/legit/.