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Are you a seasoned trader tired of the endless loop of evaluation challenges? You have a proven strategy, you manage risk like a pro, and you consistently pull profits from the market. Yet, to access significant capital, most proprietary trading firms ask you to jump through hoops—two-step challenges, demo accounts, and strict time limits. It feels like a roadblock, not a stepping stone. But what if there was a way to skip the line? Welcome to the world of the direct funding prop firm, a model designed specifically for traders like you.
How CTI's Direct Funding Program Works
Imagine bypassing the entire evaluation process and starting with a live, funded account from your very first day. That's the core promise of a direct funding model. Unlike traditional prop firms that test you on a demo account for weeks or months, a direct funding prop firm gives you immediate access to real capital.
At City Traders Imperium (CTI), we've perfected this approach for talented traders. Our process is straightforward: you prove your trading history, choose an account size that fits your strategy, and upon approval, you receive login credentials to a live account. There's no challenge to pass and no profit target to hit before you can earn. With CTI's Direct Funding Program, you begin trading real capital and are eligible for profit splits from your first successful trade. It's the most efficient path from skill to capital.
Who Is This For? The Ideal Direct Funding Candidate
While instant funding sounds appealing to everyone, this path is tailored for a specific type of trader. A direct funding program isn't a shortcut for beginners; it's an accelerator for professionals. The ideal candidate typically has:
- A Proven, Consistent Track Record: You can demonstrate a history of profitability over several months. You have account statements or a verified third-party track record (like MyFxBook) that showcases your edge in the market.
- Robust Risk Management: You understand that protecting capital is paramount. Your trading history shows you use sensible stop losses, manage position sizing effectively, and avoid ‘revenge trading' or other destructive habits.
- Confidence in Your Strategy: You don't need a demo account to know your strategy works. You're ready to deploy it in a live market environment where real psychology comes into play.
If this sounds like you, then a direct funding prop firm is designed to empower you, not test you.
Comparing Direct Funding vs. Two-Step Challenges
To understand the value of direct funding, it's helpful to compare it to the industry-standard two-step challenge model. Each path has its purpose, but they serve very different needs.
Direct Funding Program
- Pros: Instant access to a live account, earn profit splits from day one, no psychological pressure of a pass/fail evaluation, rewards traders for their existing history.
- Cons: Requires a verifiable track record, typically involves a higher one-time fee due to the immediate risk the firm takes on.
Two-Step Challenge
- Pros: Lower initial entry fee, allows newer traders to prove their skills without a long history, provides a structured environment to test a strategy.
- Cons: Can be time-consuming (weeks or months), no earnings during the evaluation phases, high pressure to meet profit targets within strict drawdown limits and timeframes.
For a trader who already knows they are profitable, the two-step challenge is a redundant and time-consuming hurdle. The direct funding route respects your experience and gets you trading for real profit immediately.
The Path Forward: Scaling Your Direct-Funded Account
Getting funded instantly doesn't mean your growth stops there. A common misconception is that a direct-funded account is static. At CTI, we believe in long-term partnerships, and that includes rewarding consistent performance with more capital. Our scaling plan applies to all our funded traders, including those on the direct funding path.
As you trade your account and reach profit milestones, your account is scaled aggressively. For every 10% in profit you generate, we will double your account's initial balance, allowing you to compound your growth and earnings potential significantly over time. This ensures that your journey with a direct funding prop firm is not just a starting point but a long-term career path with unlimited potential.
If you're a consistently profitable trader, skip the line. Apply for our Direct Funding program and start earning profit splits from day one.
