City Traders Imperium payout rules
How long before you can ask for money, how much one withdrawal can pay, how many there are and what the consistency rule costs, in the firm’s own words.
Days before you can ask for money
Our reading
10 days
“Even with our 1-Step and 2-Step challenge models, we remain among the fastest . Once you complete 10 active trading days and hit 7 profitable days, you’re free to request your first payout, without being forced into a 30-day cycle.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/cti-payout-proof/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge
Can it refuse without giving a reason
Our reading
Yes — it reserves that right in writing
“Forfeiture of payouts while an investigation is ongoing.”rules page · citytradersimperium.com/code-of-conduct-policy/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge, Instant Funding, Direct Funding, Instant Pro
Profit required before the first request
Our reading
2%
“– Minimum $100 profit (or 2% of account balance).”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/cti-payout-proof/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: 1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge, Direct Funding
Days before you can ask for money
Our reading
5 days
“Both options require you to have 5 profitable days and at least a 2%/$100 profit when you request a payout. After your first withdrawal, you’re on a bi-weekly schedule (mid-month around the 14th/15th, and the last two days of the month).”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
Profit required before the first request
Our reading
10%
“With regular Instant Funding, your first payout comes after you hit 10% profit. With Instant Pro, you can request payouts on demand right away.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Funding
What breaking the consistency rule costs · funded
“Direct Funding has no consistency rule. However your edge shows up, whether it’s spread evenly or you catch one big move, it all counts toward your payout.”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/direct-funding/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Direct Funding
Days before you can ask for money
Our reading
5 days
“Instant Pro: on-demand payouts (bi-weekly thereafter). Both require 5 PTDs & ≥2%/$100 for the first payout”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Pro
Profit required before the first request
Our reading
2%
“Both require 5 PTDs & ≥2%/$100 for the first payout”marketing · citytradersimperium.com/choosing-your-funding-program/ · 2026-08-04 · saved copy
Plans: Instant Pro
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