Updated 2026-03-08
City Traders Imperium Scaling Plan Rule Explained
City Traders Imperium
Quick Answer
City Traders Imperium's Scaling Plan allows funded accounts to grow up to $4,000,000 through 100% increases at each performance milestone.
Your account balance doubles at each scaling milestone based on your trading performance, starting from your initial funded amount. The scaling continues until you reach the maximum of $4,000,000. There's no breach consequence since this is a reward system, but you must maintain other account rules like the 5% maximum loss throughout the scaling process.
Key Rule Details
Available
Yes
Increase Per Step
100%
Frequency
Performance-based
Maximum
$4,000,000
Max Split at Scale
100%
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Expecting Automatic Scaling
Many traders assume their account automatically scales up after hitting profit targets. City Traders Imperium requires you to meet specific performance milestones beyond just profit percentages. For example, reaching 8% profit on a $50,000 account doesn't guarantee immediate scaling to $100,000 without demonstrating consistent performance over time.
Ignoring Risk Parameters During Scaling
Traders often forget that the 5% maximum loss rule applies to the new scaled balance immediately. If your $25,000 account scales to $50,000, your maximum loss limit jumps from $1,250 to $2,500 instantly. Continuing with the same position sizes from your smaller account can quickly breach the loss limit on your newly scaled account.
Misunderstanding Milestone Requirements
Some traders believe scaling happens after each profitable month or arbitrary time period. City Traders Imperium has specific performance milestones that may include factors beyond just profit percentage. Missing these requirements means staying at your current account size even with good profits, delaying your path to the $4,000,000 maximum.
Overtrading After Scaling
Newly scaled traders often increase their trading frequency thinking they need to justify their larger account size. This leads to overtrading and increased risk exposure. A trader scaling from $100,000 to $200,000 might double their daily trades, significantly increasing their chance of hitting the $10,000 maximum loss limit instead of maintaining their proven strategy.
Protection Strategies
Set Personal Risk Limits Below Maximum
Establish your own maximum loss limit at 3-4% instead of the full 5% allowed, especially during scaling transitions. On a newly scaled $100,000 account, risk only $3,000-4,000 instead of the full $5,000. This buffer protects against sudden market moves while you adjust to the larger account size and maintains your scaling eligibility.
Scale Position Sizes Proportionally
When your account doubles, don't immediately double your position sizes. Increase positions by 50-75% initially to test your comfort with larger dollar movements. If scaling from $50,000 to $100,000, increase your typical $1,000 positions to $1,500-1,750 first, then gradually increase as you adapt to the psychological impact of larger gains and losses.
Implement Scaling Milestone Tracking System
Create alerts and tracking systems to monitor your progress toward each scaling milestone and account balance changes. Set up notifications when you're within $500-1,000 of each scaling threshold and when your account balance changes significantly. This prevents unexpected scaling transitions and helps you prepare risk management for the next account level.
Avoid High-Impact News During Scaling
Even though news trading is allowed, avoid major news events within 48 hours before and after scaling milestones. The combination of account size adjustment and market volatility can lead to unexpected large losses. Wait until you're comfortable with your new scaled balance before resuming full news trading activities.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on City Traders Imperium's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.