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FXIFY vs City Traders Imperium: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
FXIFY and City Traders Imperium are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| FXIFY | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $399 (Lightning) | $449 (1-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, DXtrade, TradingView | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, Rise | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Conclusion
On our assessment, FXIFY (7.3) ranks above City Traders Imperium (6.5).
FXIFY offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($399); the most affordable at City Traders Imperium is $449.
Customers rate FXIFY more highly: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.2.
FXIFY permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- FXIFY is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, stronger customer feedback, a higher profit share.
- City Traders Imperium is the better choice if you prioritise the Match-Trader platform.
Overview of both firms
FXIFY
FXIFY offers one of the most comprehensive programme ranges we assess: a 1-Phase, three 2-Phase variants, a 3-Phase, Lightning and instant funding. Account sizes span $5,000 to $400,000, with trading on MT5, DXtrade or TradingView.
City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a United Kingdom prop firm offering 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and direct funding, on MT5 and Match-Trader.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, FXIFY or City Traders Imperium?
On our assessment, FXIFY (7.3) ranks above City Traders Imperium (6.5).
Which is more affordable, FXIFY or City Traders Imperium?
FXIFY offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($399); the most affordable at City Traders Imperium is $449.
May I hold accounts with FXIFY and City Traders Imperium simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.