Topstep edges it on the overall score.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, Topstep scores higher on regulation (7.0 to 4.0) and fees (9.2 to 6.2), while City Traders Imperium scores higher on platform (5.1 to 5.0) and trader reviews (6.9 to 5.5).
| Criterion | Topstep | City Traders Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Fees | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Platform | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Support | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Trader reviews | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Trust score | 7.0 | 6.1 |
How do the facts compare?
| Topstep | City Traders Imperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | US | CR |
| Maximum leverage | not disclosed | 1:100 |
What is Topstep best at?
- 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
What is City Traders Imperium best at?
- Founders Daniel Bautista Martin and Martin Najat named and verifiable as directors on the UK register since July 2018
- Six sets of accounts filed at Companies House for financial years 2019 to 2024, an unusually long trail for this sector
- Static drawdown that does not trail on the 2-Step, Instant Funding and Direct Funding programmes
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Topstep review and the City Traders Imperium review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is Topstep regulated more strongly than City Traders Imperium?
Topstep scores better on regulation, 7.0 of 10 to 4.0. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, Topstep or City Traders Imperium?
Topstep scores better on fees, 9.2 of 10 to 6.2. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
Topstep is the safer pick here, scoring 7.0 of 10 against City Traders Imperium’s 6.1 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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