Bitfinex

Exchange crypto BVI historique 2012, lie Tether (USDT), peer-to-peer margin trading

BVI FSC · FSA El Salvador · SCB BahamasFounded in 2012Road Town, Iles Vierges Britanniques
Min deposit
0
Standard account
Max leverage
1:10 (margin spot via Bitfinex Lending)
Retail · 1:100 (futures Bahamas) Pro
Instruments
170+ cryptomonnaies spot + perpetual futures
Forex · CFD · Stocks
Execution
Spot + perpetual futures + Lending P2P (margin)

📋About Bitfinex

Bitfinex est un exchange crypto fonde en 2012 a Hong Kong et base aujourd'hui aux Iles Vierges Britanniques (BVI), opere par iFinex Inc. Le groupe est etroitement lie a Tether Limited (emetteur de USDT, le plus gros stablecoin du monde), les deux societes ayant des dirigeants et actionnaires communs (Jean-Louis van der Velde, Giancarlo Devasini). Bitfinex compte environ 5 millions d'utilisateurs et est connu pour son orientation pro/trader actif : margin trading peer-to-peer (Bitfinex Lending - les utilisateurs pretent du capital aux traders contre interets), 170+ cryptomonnaies en spot, derivatives perpetual via Bitfinex Derivatives (filiale Bahamas reglementee SCB). Frais : 0.10% maker / 0.20% taker spot (degressif). Bitfinex a une histoire mouvementee : hack 2016 (120K BTC voles), reglements NYAG 2021 (18.5M USD) et CFTC 2021 (41M USD), mais reste l'un des exchanges les plus liquides pour les paires majeures.

Key info

Headquarters
Road Town, Iles Vierges Britanniques
Founded
2012
Regulations
BVI FSC, FSA El Salvador, SCB Bahamas
Active clients
5000000+
Countries served
Plus de 100 pays (restrictions USA + UK retail)
Support languages
EN, FR, ES, DE, IT, PT, ZH, JA, AR, RU, KO
Segregated funds
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Compensation
Aucune (crypto + offshore)
Demo account
Free
Listed company
No

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • L'un des exchanges les plus liquides pour paires majeures
  • Bitfinex Lending : margin trading P2P (interesting pour les preteurs)
  • Honey Framework : algos natifs
  • Lien Tether USDT (le plus gros stablecoin du monde)
  • Bitfinex Pulse : social trading communautaire
  • Support 24/7 en 11 langues
Cons
  • Reglements NYAG 2021 + CFTC 2021 (totaux ~60M USD)
  • Hack 2016 (120K BTC voles, 1.5 Mrd USD au cours d'alors)
  • Restrictions USA + UK retail
  • Pas regule UE retail (BVI + Bahamas offshore)
  • Catalogue altcoins limite (170 vs 350-800 ailleurs)
  • Tarification SWIFT eleve (60-100 USD)
  • Reputation controversee (liens Tether opaques)

Regulation and licenses

Bitfinex is regulated by the following authorities: BVI FSC, FSA El Salvador, SCB Bahamas. These regulations provide a legal framework for client funds and require the broker to follow strict transparency rules.

Available trading platforms

Bitfinex offers: Bitfinex Web, Bitfinex App, Bitfinex Honey Framework (algorithmes natifs), Bitfinex API (REST + WebSocket).

How to open an account at Bitfinex?

Opening an account at Bitfinex is done online in a few minutes. KYC verification (identity + proof of address) is required by regulation. Once approved, the initial deposit can be made by bank transfer, card, or e-wallet depending on the broker's options.

Analyse-Trading community reviews and rating

The community rating is calculated from verified reviews left by users connected to our platform. Each trader can rate Bitfinex on 5 criteria: fees, platform, support, security, and withdrawals. Check the detailed reviews and trader feedback below.

⚠ Risk warning: Trading CFDs and Forex involves a high risk of rapid money loss due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs. You should make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.