Prop Firm Comparison 2026

City Traders ImperiumvsTradeDay

Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $27.00.

City Traders Imperium
Forex
30% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% split $27.00 entry 4.3 ★
Access CTI →
Coupon: ADHA30
VS
TradeDay
Futuros
50% OFF
1 challenge
FuturosDay 1 PayoutNo Consistency
80-95% split $62.00 entry 4.6 ★
Access TradeDay →
Coupon: MARKETS
★★★★☆
4.3
1,686 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★½
4.6
1,348 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-Side

CTI vs TradeDay, Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
30% 1 purchase
vs
50% 1 challenge
✓ Wins
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$27.00
✓ Wins
vs
$62.00
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
100%
vs
80-95%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Balance-based
vs
Trailing/EOD
DD Limit
-5% / -10%
vs
-$2k a -$4k trail
Profit Target
8% / 10%
vs
$3k / $6k / $9k
Min. Days
3
vs
1
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✗ No
vs
✓ Yes
✓ Wins
Scaling
Yes
vs
Yes
Platforms
Match-Trader
vs
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView...
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.3 (1,686)
vs
4.6 (1,348)
✓ Wins
Who should choose

Which firm is better for whom

Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $27.00)
Choose TradeDay if you...
  • need a Day-1 payout
  • prioritize a higher discount (50% OFF)
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.6 ★)
Frequently Asked Questions

CTI vs TradeDay, FAQ

Which is better: City Traders Imperium or TradeDay?
It depends on your profile. City Traders Imperium offers 30% off 1 purchase and Balance-based drawdown. TradeDay offers 50% off 1 challenge and Trailing/EOD drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $27.00).
How much does an CTI vs TradeDay account cost?
City Traders Imperium starts at $27.00 with coupon ADHA30. TradeDay starts at $62.00 with coupon MARKETS.
Does CTI or TradeDay allow news trading?
City Traders Imperium ALLOWS trading during economic news. TradeDay ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with CTI and TradeDay?
City Traders Imperium does not offer Day-1 payout. TradeDay releases payout from Day-1.
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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TradeDay
50% OFF · coupon MARKETS