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December 27, 2025Updated: Jan 1, 20266 min readHow to Pass City Traders Imperium: The 1-Year Marathon Strategy
CTI gives you 1 year to pass. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Here's a low-risk swing strategy for consistent profits.
Profit Split
70-100%
Max Funding
$2,000,000
Evaluation
1-Year
The Marathon Mindset
No Rush
You have 1 year. Target 2% per month. That's 24%+ annually—professional hedge fund returns.
| Approach | Target | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rush it | 10%/month | Blow account |
| Slow it | 2%/month | Pass easily |
| Very slow | 1%/month | 12% annually |
Strategy: Weekly EUR/USD Swing Trading
The Approach
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pair | EUR/USD |
| Timeframe | Weekly/Daily |
| Risk per trade | 0.25% |
| Monthly target | 2% |
| Trades per month | 4-8 |
Ultra Low Risk
At 0.25% risk, you need 40 consecutive losses to breach. With 1 year, you can wait for the best setups.
Entry Process
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Weekly support/resistance |
| 2 | Wait for price to reach level |
| 3 | Look for Daily reversal candle |
| 4 | Enter with 0.25% risk |
| 5 | Target 2:1 RR minimum |
Monthly Math
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk per trade | 0.25% |
| Win rate | 50% |
| R:R | 2:1 |
| Net per 4 trades | +1.5% |
| Per month (8 trades) | ~3% |
At 50% win rate with 2:1 RR, you're profitable. No pressure.
Why EUR/USD Only?
| Reason | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Most liquid | Best fills |
| Clear technicals | Weekly levels hold |
| Predictable | Less erratic |
| Low spreads | Lower costs |
Remember: Compounding Doesn't Matter Here
Consistency Over Growth
CTI evaluates your consistency, not compounding. Hitting 2%/month for 12 months = solid pass.
Summary
- 1 year - marathon mindset
- 2%/month - professional target
- 0.25% risk - ultra conservative
- EUR/USD Weekly - cleanest trades
- Consistency - not compounding
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