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Aqua Funded vs City Traders Imperium

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.

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Price From
$14
$21
Profit Split
Up to 100%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
5%
6%
Category
Forex
Forex
Editor Score
4.2/5
4.4/5

Aqua Funded

Pros

  • Ultra-low $14 entry price
  • Up to 100% profit split
  • Multi-platform (MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker)
  • 24-hour reward guarantee

Cons

  • 3-step challenge for cheapest tier
  • Relatively new firm
  • Multiple steps to reach funded

City Traders Imperium

Pros

  • Established since 2018
  • Profit split scales to 100% via VIP
  • No daily drawdown limit
  • Free CTI Academy included

Cons

  • Tight 5% max drawdown
  • Higher regular price for larger accounts
  • Smaller max account sizes
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