City Traders Imperium drawdown rules
When the loss limit rises, what it is measured against, where it stops rising and what a payout does to it, in the firm’s own words.
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1
Our reading
It rises tick by tick, while you trade
“Your drawdown floor is set by your high watermark, the highest balance your account has reached, minus a fixed 5% of your starting balance. As your high watermark rises, the floor rises with it by that same fixed amount.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/1-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It rises tick by tick, while you trade
“Fair concern. Here’s how it works for 1-Step: Your stop-out level equals (High-water mark minus last withdrawal) minus (Initial balance times 5%).”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · phase 1
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Drawdown is calculated from account balance, not equity, giving traders room to let a good trade play out instead of getting stopped out early.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/1-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · funded
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Every CTI program calculates drawdown from your account balance, not your floating equity, so a good trade has room to play out instead of getting stopped out early by a temporary dip.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/challenge-free-trial/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
Total loss allowed · phase 1
Our reading
5%
“Max Trailing Drawdown 5% of the starting balance”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/1-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
Total loss allowed · funded
Our reading
5%
“Your stop-out level equals (High-water mark minus last withdrawal) minus (Initial balance times 5%).”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
Daily limit · funded
“You’re working with a 5% balance-based trailing drawdown ( MTD ). No daily drawdown limit. Take as long as you need. There’s no time limit.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1, phase 2
Our reading
It does not move at all
“Max Static Drawdown 10% of the initial balance”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/2-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It does not move at all
“You get both a 5% daily drawdown ( MDD ) and a 10% static drawdown ( MAD ). The daily resets each morning, while the static is fixed from your starting balance. Again, unlimited time to complete both phases.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · phase 1
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Your drawdown is calculated from account balance, not equity, so an open floating loss never counts against your limit. That gives you room to let a good trade play out instead of getting stopped out early.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/2-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · phase 2
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Your drawdown is calculated from account balance, not equity, so an open floating loss never counts against your limit.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/2-step-challenge/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · funded
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Every CTI program calculates drawdown from your account balance, not your floating equity”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/challenge-free-trial/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
Total loss allowed · funded
Our reading
10%
“You get both a 5% daily drawdown ( MDD ) and a 10% static drawdown ( MAD ). The daily resets each morning, while the static is fixed from your starting balance.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
Daily limit · funded
“The 2-Step daily drawdown is 5% of your initial balance, measured against your balance at the start of each day. It resets daily.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 2-Step Challenge
What the limit is measured against · funded
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Drawdown is calculated from your account balance, not your equity, giving you room to let a good trade play out instead of getting stopped out early.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/instant-funding/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
Total loss allowed · funded
Our reading
6%
“Your 6% maximum drawdown is calculated from your initial account balance, not your peak equity, so it never trails your profits.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/instant-funding/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
What the limit is measured against · funded
Our reading
The day's closing figure
“Drawdown is calculated from your account balance, not your floating equity, giving a good trade room to play out instead of getting stopped out early.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/direct-funding/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Direct Funding
Total loss allowed · funded
Our reading
6%
“Your 6% maximum drawdown is calculated once, from your initial account balance, not your peak equity, so it never trails your profits as you grow.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/direct-funding/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Direct Funding
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It does not move at all
“Just a 6% static drawdown. That’s it. You’re trading live capital from day one with no time pressure.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Pro
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