Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Take Profit TradervsCity Traders Imperium

Side-by-side analysis of the two Prop Firms. Entry account starting from $1.00.

Take Profit Trader
Futures
50% OFF
Lifetime
FuturesLifetimeDay-1 Payout
90% Profit Split $75.00 entry 4.4 ★
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Coupon: MARKET40
VS
City Traders Imperium
Forex
30% OFF
1 purchase
Forex5 Programs100% Split
100% Profit Split $1.00 entry 4.3 ★
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Coupon: APR30
★★★★☆
4.4
8.848 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★☆
4.3
1.682 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-side

TPT vs CTI — Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
50% Lifetime
✓ Wins
vs
30% 1 purchase
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$75.00
vs
$1.00
✓ Wins
Profit SplitHow much profit the trader keeps
90%
vs
100%
DrawdownType of loss limit
EOD Trailing
vs
Static/EOD
DD Limit
-$1.5K to -$4.5K trail
vs
-4% / -8%
Profit Target
$1.5K to $9K
vs
6% to 10%
Min. Days
5
vs
3
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✓ Yes
✓ Wins
vs
✗ No
Scaling
No
vs
Yes
Platforms
NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate...
vs
Match-Trader
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.4 (8.848)
✓ Wins
vs
4.3 (1.682)
Who should choose

Who each firm is best for

Choose Take Profit Trader if you...
  • need Day-1 Payout
  • prioritize a larger discount (50% OFF)
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.4 ★)
Choose City Traders Imperium if you...
  • want to start with little capital (from $1.00)
Frequently Asked Questions

TPT vs CTI — FAQ

Which is better: Take Profit Trader or City Traders Imperium?
It depends on your profile. Take Profit Trader offers 50% off lifetime and EOD Trailing Drawdown. City Traders Imperium offers 30% off 1 purchase and Static/EOD Drawdown. Cheapest account: City Traders Imperium (starting from $1.00).
How much does a TPT vs CTI account cost?
Take Profit Trader starts at $75.00 with coupon MARKET40. City Traders Imperium starts at $1.00 with coupon APR30.
Does TPT or CTI allow news trading?
Take Profit Trader ALLOWS trading during economic news. City Traders Imperium ALLOWS it.
How long to get a payout from TPT and CTI?
Take Profit Trader offers Day-1 Payout. City Traders Imperium does not have Day-1 Payout.
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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Take Profit Trader
50% OFF · coupon MARKET40
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