Prop Firm Comparison 2026

City Traders ImperiumvsAlpha Futures

Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $20.30.

City Traders Imperium
Forex
30% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% split $20.30 entry 4.3 ★
Access CTI →
Coupon: ADHA30
VS
Alpha Futures
Futuros
40% OFF
flash
FuturosEOD DDMin 1 day
90% split $79.00 entry 4.9 ★
Access Alpha →
Coupon: MARKETS026158
★★★★☆
4.3
1,686 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★½
4.9
4,562 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-Side

CTI vs Alpha, Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
30% 1 purchase
vs
40% flash
✓ Wins
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$20.30
✓ Wins
vs
$79.00
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
100%
vs
90%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Balance-based
vs
Trailing Max DD
DD Limit
-5% / -10%
vs
$2000
Profit Target
8% / 10%
vs
$3000 (~6%)
Min. Days
3
vs
2
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✗ No
vs
✗ No
Scaling
Yes
vs
Yes
Platforms
Match-Trader
vs
Alpha Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.3 (1,686)
vs
4.9 (4,562)
✓ Wins
Who should choose

Which firm is better for whom

Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $20.30)
Choose Alpha Futures if you...
  • prioritize a higher discount (40% OFF)
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.9 ★)
Frequently Asked Questions

CTI vs Alpha, FAQ

Which is better: City Traders Imperium or Alpha Futures?
It depends on your profile. City Traders Imperium offers 30% off 1 purchase and Balance-based drawdown. Alpha Futures offers 40% off flash and Trailing Max DD drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $20.30).
How much does an CTI vs Alpha account cost?
City Traders Imperium starts at $20.30 with coupon ADHA30. Alpha Futures starts at $79.00 with coupon MARKETS026158.
Does CTI or Alpha allow news trading?
City Traders Imperium ALLOWS trading during economic news. Alpha Futures ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with CTI and Alpha?
City Traders Imperium does not offer Day-1 payout. Alpha Futures does not offer Day-1 payout.
Can I have accounts with both firms simultaneously?
Yes, it is allowed to have accounts with different prop firms at the same time (multi-prop). Some firms restrict multiple accounts WITHIN the same firm, confirm each firm's rules before purchasing.
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City Traders Imperium
30% OFF · coupon ADHA30
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Alpha Futures
40% OFF · coupon MARKETS026158