Question 1

What is the main difference between City Traders Imperium and FundedElite?

Accepted Answer

City Traders Imperium and FundedElite both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. City Traders Imperium charges $549 and funds up to $720,000, while FundedElite charges $299 and funds up to $400,000. City Traders Imperium uses a 2-step evaluation; FundedElite uses 2 steps.

Question 2

Which firm has the lower challenge fee?

Accepted Answer

FundedElite's challenge fee of $299 is lower than City Traders Imperium's $549, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Question 3

Which firm offers the better profit split?

Accepted Answer

Both City Traders Imperium and FundedElite offer a 80% profit split, so this metric is a draw. Look at payout frequency, scaling plan, and max allocation to find the real edge.

Question 4

Which firm gives you access to more trading capital?

Accepted Answer

City Traders Imperium offers a maximum allocation of $720,000, compared to FundedElite's $400,000. For traders focused on scaling, City Traders Imperium provides more room to grow — particularly if both firms offer a scaling plan.

Question 5

How do the drawdown rules differ between City Traders Imperium and FundedElite?

Accepted Answer

City Traders Imperium uses Balance Based drawdown, while FundedElite uses Balance Equity Highest Eod.

Question 6

How often do City Traders Imperium and FundedElite pay out profits?

Accepted Answer

FundedElite pays out every 14 days. City Traders Imperium's payout schedule is not confirmed in our current data — check the firm profile for the latest terms.

Question 7

Do City Traders Imperium and FundedElite offer a scaling plan?

Accepted Answer

City Traders Imperium offers a scaling plan; FundedElite does not. If growing your funded account size over time is part of your strategy, City Traders Imperium has a structural advantage.

Question 8

Which firm has stronger reviews?

Accepted Answer

Both City Traders Imperium and FundedElite hold a 4.3 rating on PFM. With equal scores, the firm with more reviews — FundedElite at 195 — carries the more validated result.

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