City Traders Imperium is rethinking how traders are evaluated, focusing on long-term growth and support, not rigid pass-or-fail metrics.
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2025 -- City Traders Imperium is calling for a change in how prop firms evaluate traders, challenging the industry's reliance on high-pressure, pass-or-fail challenges. As traders face growing burnout and low success rates, CTI is shifting toward an internal model focused on long-term growth and consistent support.
While challenge-based models remain the default across most prop firms, research suggests they often fall short in preparing traders for long-term success.
A 2024 industry report by Swiset found that nearly 80% of traders fail single-phase evaluations , and only around 7% of challenge participants ever reach a funded payout. Many traders cite not just performance difficulties, but psychological fatigue and a lack of meaningful feedback as barriers to growth.
Rather than introducing a new product or replacing traditional models altogether, CTI is refining its approach, emphasizing clearer performance tracking, more education, and a structure that allows traders to improve over time, even if they don't pass on the first try.
"The traditional pass-or-fail model sets up barriers to growth," said Martin Najat, Co-Founder of City Traders Imperium.
"We're reimagining evaluation as a learning journey, because trading is a discipline that takes time to master, not a test to clear in one go."
CTI's direction reflects a broader shift in trader sentiment. As more individuals look to build sustainable careers in trading, not just chase fast funding, expectations around support, transparency, and mental resilience are rising. A growing number of firms are beginning to experiment with tiered models and coaching, though few have moved beyond the standard pass/fail format.
For CTI, the shift is about rebalancing the relationship between structure and support. While formal evaluations remain part of the process, the company believes the industry can offer a better path forward for traders who treat the craft seriously.
Learn more at: citytradersimperium.com
About City Traders Imperium
Founded in 2018, City Traders Imperium (CTI) offers flexible funding programs, scalable capital, and practical support for traders focused on building long-term careers. With fast payouts, clear evaluation criteria, and a trader-first philosophy, CTI has become a trusted partner in an industry that continues to evolve.
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