City Traders Imperium Challenge Rules & Requirements

City Traders Imperium offers 1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge, 3-Step Challenge, Instant Funding evaluation models. Each challenge has specific profit targets, drawdown limits, and trading day requirements that must be followed precisely to pass the evaluation and receive a funded account.

The most critical rules to understand before starting are the maximum drawdown limit ($100 (3-Step) to plan-based) and the daily drawdown limit (Plan-based). Breaching either of these limits immediately terminates your evaluation.

Maximum Drawdown: $100 (3-Step) to plan-based — This is the total loss allowed from your initial balance. This is typically a static (balance-based) drawdown.

Daily Drawdown: Plan-based — The maximum single-day loss allowed. This resets at the start of each new trading day (usually midnight server time).

Both drawdown limits are calculated based on equity (open positions + closed P&L), so open trades count toward your drawdown usage in real-time.

The profit target at City Traders Imperium is Varies by model for the standard evaluation. For two-step challenges, Phase 2 typically has a lower profit target (usually half of Phase 1) to verify consistency.

Tips for hitting the target: Focus on consistent, disciplined trading. Risk no more than 0.5%–1% per trade. Target 3–5 quality setups per week. Don't rush — many failed challenges result from overtrading to hit the target faster.

Key trading restrictions to be aware of at City Traders Imperium:

• Trading Days: Most evaluations require a minimum number of active trading days (typically 3–5 days)
• News Trading: Some account types may restrict trading within 2 minutes of high-impact news events
• Weekend/Overnight Holding: Check whether positions can be held over weekends
• EAs/Automation: Expert Advisors may be allowed with restrictions on certain strategies
• Instruments: Available instruments include Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto