FundedNext
Forex/Futuros
55% OFF
lifetime
ForexFuturosPayout 24h
80-95% split
$44.99 entry
4.5 ★
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Prop Firm Comparison 2026
FundedNext vs City Traders Imperium
Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $24.65.
VS
City Traders Imperium
Forex
15% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% split
$24.65 entry
4.2 ★
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Coupon: MARKET
★★★★½
4.5
★★★★☆
4.2
Side-by-Side
FundedNext vs CTI, Comparison
Each category shows the winner between the two firms.
DiscountHow much OFF the original price
55% lifetime
✓ Wins
vs
15% 1 purchase
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$44.99
vs
$24.65
✓ Wins
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
80-95%
vs
100%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Static
vs
Balance-based
DD Limit
-5% / -10%
vs
-5% / -10%
Profit Target
8% / 4%
vs
8% / 10%
Min. Days
5
vs
3
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✗ No
vs
✗ No
Scaling
Up to $4M
vs
Yes
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader...
vs
Match-Trader
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.5 (76,637)
✓ Wins
vs
4.2 (1,624)
Who should choose
Which firm is better for whom
Choose FundedNext if you...
- prioritize a higher discount (55% OFF)
- value Trustpilot reputation (4.5 ★)
Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
- want to start with low capital (from $24.65)
Real prices
FundedNext vs CTI, price per account
Full price and the final price with the coupon applied at checkout, plan by plan.
FundedNext ·
MARKET| Plan | Account | Full price | With coupon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Flex | $50K | $133.99 | $69.99 |
| Futures Flex | $100K | $249.99 | $129.99 |
| Futures Flex | $150K | $483.99 | $249.99 |
| Stellar Lite | $5K | — | $32 |
| Stellar Lite | $10K | — | $58 |
| Stellar Lite | $25K | — | $159 |
| Stellar Lite | $50K | — | $229 |
| Stellar Lite | $100K | — | $399 |
| Stellar Lite | $200K | — | $799 |
| Futures Rapid | $25K | $159.98 | $79.99 |
+ 16 more plans on their site
City Traders Imperium ·
MARKET| Plan | Account | Full price | With coupon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | 2.5K | $29 | $24.65 |
| 1-Step | 5K | $49 | $41.65 |
| 1-Step | 10K | $79 | $67.15 |
| 1-Step | 25K | $159 | $135.15 |
| 1-Step | 50K | $299 | $254.15 |
| 1-Step | 100K | $449 | $381.65 |
| 2-Step | 2.5K | $39 | $33.15 |
| 2-Step | 5K | $59 | $50.15 |
| 2-Step | 10K | $99 | $84.15 |
| 2-Step | 25K | $199 | $169.15 |
+ 13 more plans on their site
Costs and rules
Fees and rules side by side
| FundedNext | CTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Activation fee | None | None |
| Consistency rule | Not required | Not required |
| Minimum days | 5 | 3 |
| Payout speed | 24h | 14 days |
| Scaling | Up to $4M | Yes |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, Rithmic | Match-Trader |
Verdict
FundedNext or CTI, who takes it
Cheapest entry: City Traders Imperium, from $24.65 with the coupon.
Biggest discount: FundedNext, at 55% OFF.
Better reputation: FundedNext, rated 4.5 on Trustpilot.
Numbers read at each firm checkout, not from their marketing pages. When a code stops working it leaves this page the same day.
Analysis
FundedNext vs CTI, what actually changes
Five points that decide the purchase, read from each firm official data.
Drawdown, the rule that ends most accounts
FundedNext runs a Static drawdown and CTI runs Balance-based.
In practice that is -5% / -10% of room at FundedNext and -5% / -10% at CTI.
What entry really costs
The cheapest entry is CTI, from $24.65 with the coupon applied at checkout, against $44.99 at FundedNext.
The discount differs too: 55% OFF at FundedNext and 15% OFF at CTI.
FundedNext / CTI charges no activation fee, so the price you see is the full cost up to the funded account.
When the money leaves
On the split, FundedNext pays 80-95% and CTI pays 100%.
Neither offers a day-one payout, so plan around each standard cycle.
Declared speed: 24h at FundedNext and 14 days at CTI.
The rules that kill the account
FundedNext has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.
CTI has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.
Minimum trading days: 5 at FundedNext and 3 at CTI.
FundedNext explicitly bans: Latency arbitrage, Consistency rule 40% (challenge only).
CTI explicitly bans: HFT, Latency arbitrage, Hedging between accounts.
Which one fits you
If the goal is testing the model on the smallest possible budget, CTI has the cheaper entry.
If reputation matters more than price, FundedNext is rated 4.5 on Trustpilot.
Platforms: FundedNext runs on MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader; CTI, on Match-Trader. A strategy tied to one platform decides this on its own.
There is no better firm in the abstract: there is the one that matches your drawdown, your trading hours and how fast you need to withdraw.
Frequently Asked Questions
FundedNext vs CTI, FAQ
Which is better: FundedNext or City Traders Imperium?
It depends on your profile. FundedNext offers 55% off lifetime and Static drawdown. City Traders Imperium offers 15% off 1 purchase and Balance-based drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $24.65).
How much does an FundedNext vs CTI account cost?
FundedNext starts at $44.99 with coupon MARKET. City Traders Imperium starts at $24.65 with coupon MARKET.
Does FundedNext or CTI allow news trading?
FundedNext ALLOWS trading during economic news. City Traders Imperium ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with FundedNext and CTI?
FundedNext does not offer Day-1 payout. 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.
Does FundedNext or CTI charge an activation fee?
FundedNext charges no activation fee. City Traders Imperium charges no activation fee.
Does FundedNext or CTI have a consistency rule?
FundedNext does not require consistency. City Traders Imperium does not require consistency.
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