City Traders Imperium vs Take Profit Trader

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: City Traders Imperium has a lower entry cost starting from $39. City Traders Imperium gives more drawdown room at 10%. City Traders Imperium pays out Bi-weekly while Take Profit Trader pays out Daily (PRO) or bi-weekly.
City Traders Imperium
Take Profit Trader
Profit Split
80%
80%
Max Drawdown
10%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
4%
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Drawdown Type
Static
Trailing
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Daily (PRO) or bi-weekly
Cheapest Plan
$39
$150
Min Trading Days
5
5
Challenge Types
1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Funding
1-Step
Account Sizes
$2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $40,000, $80,000, $100,000
$25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
Yes
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
City Traders Imperium
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Choosing Between City Traders Imperium and Take Profit Trader

Both City Traders Imperium and Take Profit Trader are popular choices among prop traders, with City Traders Imperium established since 2018. City Traders Imperium has a lower entry cost starting from $39. City Traders Imperium gives more drawdown room at 10%. City Traders Imperium pays out Bi-weekly while Take Profit Trader pays out Daily (PRO) or bi-weekly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costCity Traders Imperium — Starts from $39
More drawdown roomCity Traders Imperium — 10% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersCity Traders Imperium — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City Traders Imperium or Take Profit Trader better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. City Traders Imperium has lower entry costs starting from $39. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, City Traders Imperium or Take Profit Trader?
Both City Traders Imperium and Take Profit Trader offer a 80% profit split.
Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or Take Profit Trader?
City Traders Imperium has a lower starting price at $39, compared to $150 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for City Traders Imperium vs Take Profit Trader?
City Traders Imperium allows 10% maximum drawdown (Static), while Take Profit Trader allows 4% (Trailing).

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