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FundedElite vs City Traders Imperium (2026): our pick
Same yardstick for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and our pick below.
Line by line
| FundedElite | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $449 (1-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Our call
Our scores put FundedElite (7.2) ahead of City Traders Imperium (6.5).
Cheaper at 100K: FundedElite ($299) against City Traders Imperium ($449).
Better rated: FundedElite, 4.3/5 versus 4.2.
FundedElite allows more styles: news, EAs, weekend holds and so on.
- Go for FundedElite if you care most about price, customer reviews, program choice.
- Go for City Traders Imperium if you care most about its rules and programs.
The two firms
FundedElite
The short version on FundedElite: 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions, a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader. What stands out: martingale and grid are allowed.
City Traders Imperium
The short version on City Traders Imperium (CTI): a UK firm with 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding on MT5 and Match-Trader. What stands out: news trading is allowed.
Quick answers
FundedElite vs City Traders Imperium: which should I pick?
Our scores put FundedElite (7.2) ahead of City Traders Imperium (6.5).
FundedElite vs City Traders Imperium: who's cheaper?
Cheaper at 100K: FundedElite ($299) against City Traders Imperium ($449).
Can I run FundedElite and City Traders Imperium accounts together?
Yes. Several firms at once is fine. The near-universal bans are copying someone else's trades and hedging one firm against another.