Topstep takes it, 2 criteria to 1.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Topstep | Alpha Capital Group |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Fees | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Platform | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Support | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Trader reviews | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Trust score | 6.4 | 6.0 |
The facts, side by side
| Topstep | Alpha Capital Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | US | GB |
| Maximum leverage | not disclosed | 1:100 |
Topstep: strongest points
- Chicago based US entities named in the binding documents, with a verifiable street address
- Affiliate Topstep Brokerage LLC is a CFTC registered introducing broker and NFA member, NFA ID 0567079
- No regulatory action and no arbitration award against any Topstep entity on NFA BASIC, checked 12 August 2026
Alpha Capital Group: strongest points
- States plainly on its own homepage and in its terms that both the evaluation and the funded stage are simulated
- Contracting entity named in the terms and verifiable: Alpha Capital Group Limited, company number 13719951, active
- Companies House filings current, no overdue accounts, no charges and no strike off action
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Topstep review and the Alpha Capital Group review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
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