City Traders Imperium vs TopStep

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

Key Differences: TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. 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 TopStep pays out Twice monthly.
City Traders Imperium
TopStep
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
10%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
4%
2%
Drawdown Type
Static
Trailing
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Twice monthly
Cheapest Plan
$39
$49
Min Trading Days
5
0
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
$50,000, $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 TopStep

Both City Traders Imperium and TopStep are popular choices among prop traders, with TopStep established since 2012. TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. 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 TopStep pays out Twice monthly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costCity Traders Imperium — Starts from $39
Highest profit splitTopStep — 90% profit split
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 TopStep better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. TopStep offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). 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 TopStep?
TopStep offers a 90% profit split compared to 80% at the other firm. TopStep also offers scaling to increase this over time.
Which is cheaper, City Traders Imperium or TopStep?
City Traders Imperium has a lower starting price at $39, compared to $49 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for City Traders Imperium vs TopStep?
City Traders Imperium allows 10% maximum drawdown (Static), while TopStep allows 4% (Trailing). Daily loss limits are 4% and 2% respectively.

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