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City Traders Imperium 2-Step Challenge Rules and Prices
Also known as CTI
Operating since 2018; 1-step, 2-step, instant and direct funding on MT5 and Match-Trader.
4.2/5 our ratingSince 2018Reviewed by PickMyFirmUpdated Oct 28, 2026
All City Traders Imperium challenges /
2-Step Challenge
2-stepBalance-based static drawdown; 3 profitable trading days per phase. Profit share starts at 80% and reaches 100% through the VIP program. Personal EAs only; no martingale. Reset after failure is 15% off.
How it works
- 1
Phase 1
Make 10% profit without losing more than 10% overall or 5% in one day, trading on at least 3 days.
- 2
Phase 2
Make 5% profit without losing more than 10% overall or 5% in one day, trading on at least 3 days.
- 3
Funded
Keep following the same loss limits. You keep up to 100% of the profit.
Every account size
| Account | Price | Profit target | Daily loss | Max loss | Cost per $1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.5K | $39 | $250 → $125 | $125 | $250 | $15.60 |
| $5K | $59 | $500 → $250 | $250 | $500 | $11.80 |
| $10K | $99 | $1,000 → $500 | $500 | $1,000 | $9.90 |
| $25K | $199 | $2,500 → $1,250 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $7.96 |
| $50K | $329 | $5,000 → $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $6.58 |
| $100K | $549 | $10,000 → $5,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $5.49 |
Static: Your loss limit is fixed from the starting balance. Profits never move it up, so gains give you extra room.