Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alpha Capital Group vs City Traders Imperium
Alpha Capital Group vs City Traders Imperium: the differences
| Compare |  Alpha Capital Group |  City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27Lower | $29 to $549 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 80% to 100%Higher |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10% | 5% to 10% |
| Evaluation steps | 1 step | 2 step |
| Account sizes | $5,000 to $200,000 simulated | USD 2,500 - 100,000 (1-Step and 2-Step), USD 2,500 - 80,000 (Instant and Direct), scaling to USD 4,000,000 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5% | 5% |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly or on-demand | First payout from 7 days, then weekly or anytime payouts by VIP tier |
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Key differences
- City Traders Imperium scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Founded is lower at City Traders Imperium: 2018 vs 2021.
- Challenge price is lower at Alpha Capital Group: $27 vs $29 to $549.
- Profit split is higher at City Traders Imperium: 80% to 100% vs 80% to 90%.
Our verdict on each
Alpha Capital Group
Alpha Capital Group suits traders who want funded status without long evaluation phases, and traders who can work inside a daily loss cap. With a challenge price of $27 and a 1 step format, the drawdown rule deserves a close read.
City Traders Imperium
City Traders Imperium suits traders who want a 2 step evaluation with instant and direct routes on the same ladder, plus accounts that scale as the record grows. Fees of $29 to $549 keep the entry affordable, and support runs on email, chat and help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alpha Capital Group | City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherEntry charge of $27 is at the low end of tracked challenge prices, with a funded split of 80% to 90%. | 9.8 |
| Offer | 8.8 | 8.9Higher |
| Trust | 8.8 | 9.4Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick Alpha Capital Group if challenge price matter most.
Pick City Traders Imperium if trust and profit split matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Alpha Capital Group | City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 11 of 37 | 8 of 37 |
Ranges side by side
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 80% to 100% |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10% | 5% to 10% |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Alpha Capital Group Limited | City Traders Imperium Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Comoros |
| Founded | 2021 | 2018Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alpha Capital Group | City Traders Imperium | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $27lowest quarter | $29 to $549lowest quarter | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 80% to 100%highest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% to 10%at the median | 5% to 10%at the median | 10 |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 5%at the median | 5%highest quarter | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Alpha Capital Group
Pros
- The funded split of 80% to 90% keeps the larger share of the account's profit with the trader, and payouts are Bi-weekly or on-demand so the money is not stuck on a long wait.
- A 1 step evaluation means a single paid phase sits between you and the funded account, so an unsuccessful attempt stays cheap.
- Account sizes run $5,000 to $200,000 simulated, so a trader can pick the scale of account that matches their own risk appetite.
Cons
- The split of 80% to 90% leaves part of the profit with the firm, where Apex Trader Funding shares 100%.
- The daily loss limit of 3% to 5% can end a session before the total drawdown allowance of 4% to 10% has been used, so sizing to the overall figure alone is a mistake.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them, which leaves fewer routes when a payout needs chasing.
City Traders Imperium
Pros
- Fees of $29 to $549 keep the entry affordable, and the profit share runs 80% to 100%, so the reward on offer is large for the ticket size.
- A ceiling of 80% to 100% matches what Apex Trader Funding publishes at 100%, so the top of the range is not the weak spot.
- The standard route is 2 step, with a 5% to 10% maximum drawdown and a 5% daily loss limit, which keeps the rule set short enough to hold in mind.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a trader who wants to speak to someone has to write instead.
- Most retail traders lose money: the median retail loss across the site's listings is 70.15%, with the middle band running 65.75% to 74.5%, so a funded account changes the size of the position rather than the odds of keeping money.
- The 5% to 10% maximum drawdown bracket straddles the 8% median recorded across the site's listings, so there is no unusually deep buffer to lean on.
Who each suits
Alpha Capital Group
Who it suits
- Traders who want to reach a funded account quickly and can hold a daily loss cap.
- Traders comparing against Funding Pips, whose challenge prices run $29 to $555, and want the cheaper entry.
- Traders who split profits high and are happy to be paid Bi-weekly or on-demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apex Trader Funding, for anyone who wants to keep the whole profit rather than a 80% to 90% share.
- Funding Pips, for traders who want a wider spread of challenge prices at $29 to $555 rather than the single $27 charged here.
City Traders Imperium
Who it suits
- Traders who want a 2 step evaluation but also want instant and direct routes on the same page.
- Anyone weighing price against payout share: fees of $29 to $549 sit against a profit share of 80% to 100%.
- Traders who want an account that grows rather than a fixed size, since account sizes scale well past the starting balance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the top split with no tier to reach: Apex Trader Funding states 100% as its figure.
- Buyers on the smallest budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders who want the widest price ladder: Funding Pips' fees of $29 to $555 stretch past the top of the range here.
Current offers
City Traders Imperium
Current offer
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Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Alpha Capital Group
How much does the Alpha Capital Group challenge cost?+
The challenge price is $27. The median challenge price across tracked prop firms is €56.56, so this sits in the lower part of the market. For comparison, challenge prices at Funding Pips run $29 to $555, which reaches much further at the higher end of that range.
What profit split do traders keep with Alpha Capital Group?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, which keeps the larger share of the account's profit with the trader and the rest with the firm. The median split across tracked firms is 90%. Apex Trader Funding shares 100%, so weigh that if the share matters more to you than the entry cost.
City Traders Imperium
What does a City Traders Imperium challenge cost?+
Fees of $29 to $549 cover the range, so the entry point sits at the lower end and the larger accounts cost more. The median across the listings the site compares is €56.56, and on price alone the brand ranks at 3 of 21.
How much profit do I keep and how fast are payouts?+
The profit share runs 80% to 100%, and the first payout can be requested after a waiting period. After that, payouts are available weekly or at any time, depending on the VIP tier attached to the account. Apex Trader Funding publishes a single figure of 100%, which is the number to set against the top of this range.