Prop Firm Comparison 2026

E8 MarketsvsCity Traders Imperium

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

E8 Markets
Forex
40% OFF
flash
ForexFuturosCrypto
80% split $99.00 entry 4.3 ★
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Coupon: MARKET
VS
City Traders Imperium
Forex
30% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% split $27.00 entry 4.3 ★
Access CTI →
Coupon: ADHA30
★★★★☆
4.3
3,276 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★☆
4.3
1,686 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-Side

E8 vs CTI, Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
40% flash
✓ Wins
vs
30% 1 purchase
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$99.00
vs
$27.00
✓ Wins
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
80%
vs
100%
DrawdownType of loss limit
EOD/Dynamic
vs
Balance-based
DD Limit
-4% / -8%
vs
-5% / -10%
Profit Target
6% / 12%
vs
8% / 10%
Min. Days
1
vs
3
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✓ Yes
✓ Wins
vs
✗ No
Scaling
Up to $1M
vs
Yes
Platforms
MT5, Match-Trader
vs
Match-Trader
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.3 (3,276)
vs
4.3 (1,686)
Who should choose

Which firm is better for whom

Choose E8 Markets if you...
  • need a Day-1 payout
  • prioritize a higher discount (40% OFF)
Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $27.00)
Frequently Asked Questions

E8 vs CTI, FAQ

Which is better: E8 Markets or City Traders Imperium?
It depends on your profile. E8 Markets offers 40% off flash and EOD/Dynamic drawdown. City Traders Imperium offers 30% off 1 purchase and Balance-based drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $27.00).
How much does an E8 vs CTI account cost?
E8 Markets starts at $99.00 with coupon MARKET. City Traders Imperium starts at $27.00 with coupon ADHA30.
Does E8 or CTI allow news trading?
E8 Markets ALLOWS trading during economic news. City Traders Imperium ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with E8 and CTI?
E8 Markets releases payout from Day-1. City Traders Imperium 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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E8 Markets
40% OFF · coupon MARKET
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City Traders Imperium
30% OFF · coupon ADHA30