City Traders Imperium
Forex
30% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% split
$1.00 entry
4.3 ★
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Coupon: APR30
Prop Firm Comparison 2026
City Traders ImperiumvsTradeDay
Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $1.00.
VS
TradeDay
Futures
30% OFF
1 challenge
FuturesDay 1 PayoutNo Consistency
80-95% split
$87.00 entry
4.6 ★
Access TradeDay →
Coupon: MARKETS
★★★★☆
4.3
★★★★½
4.6
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
30% 1 challenge
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$1.00
✓ Wins
vs
$87.00
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
100%
vs
80-95%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Static/EOD
vs
Trailing/EOD/Static
DD Limit
-4% / -8%
vs
-$2k to -$4k trail
Profit Target
6% to 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 (1.682)
vs
4.6 (1.350)
✓ Wins
Who should choose
Who each firm is best for
Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
- want to start with little capital (from $1.00)
Choose TradeDay if you...
- need Day-1 payout
- 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 Static/EOD drawdown. TradeDay offers 30% off 1 challenge and Trailing/EOD/Static drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $1.00).
How much does a CTI vs TradeDay account cost?
City Traders Imperium starts at $1.00 with coupon APR30. TradeDay starts at $87.00 with coupon MARKETS.
Does CTI or TradeDay allow news trading?
City Traders Imperium ALLOWS trading during economic news. TradeDay ALLOWS it.
How long to get a payout from CTI and TradeDay?
City Traders Imperium does not offer Day-1 payout. TradeDay releases payout from Day-1.
Can I have an account with both firms at the same time?
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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