Exchange profile

Bitfinex

Bitfinex gives you access to 183 coins across 402 markets. Check product depth, trust context, and risk before you sign up.

Core facts

Founded	2012
Coins listed	183
Markets	402
Spot fees	0.1% / 0.2%
Region/legal fit	Confirm Hong Kong availability before signup

Quick read

These are the first notes most people want before they look at deeper trust data, risk history, or product screens.

Who it fits

Good for people who want a simple place to buy and trade crypto.

Why people use it

Funding methods include Credit/Debit Card and Crypto.
Works on Web App and Mobile App.

Check first

You may need ID checks before full account use.
Read the public incident history before you deposit.
Withdrawal network data is still thin on this page.

Product depth

183 coins, 402 markets, and tools like Spot Trading, Futures Trading, and Staking.

Access and trust

3 fiat currencies listed. Funding methods include Credit/Debit Card and Crypto. ID checks are required. Launched in 2012 and active for about 14 years. Public checks include CoinGecko Trust Score 9/10, CoinMarketCap rank #12, and Trustpilot 2.0/5. Listed security tools include 2FA.

Safety first

Read this before clicking out. Availability, custody, and risk controls can vary by country and account tier.

Region/legal fit	Based in Hong Kong; confirm your country or state is supported.
Security controls	2fa
Incident history	4 linked public items below
Proof of reserves	Not yet sourced

Official links

Start with the platform itself. Source links appear once where they back a specific claim.

Official site Optional referral link

Official links come first. If a referral link exists, it is optional, may support this site, and is never the main path through the page.

This support link goes to Bitfinex. I may get paid if you sign up through it, so the official site is always shown first.

Getting started

Check fiat access, account checks, and basic trading limits before you fund an account.

Fiat support
Payment methods	2
KYC	Required
Leverage risk	10x max; higher leverage means higher liquidation risk.
Region/legal fit	Based in Hong Kong; confirm availability before signup.

Fee matrix

Fee data here is intentionally conservative. If a cost is not sourced, it is marked instead of guessed.

Spot maker/taker	0.1% / 0.2%
Simple buy/card spread	Not yet sourced
Bank/card deposit fees	Not yet sourced
Crypto withdrawal fees	Not yet sourced

Withdrawal networks

These are the public withdrawal networks stored for this venue. Always confirm the right chain before you send funds.

No withdrawal-network snapshot stored yet.

Fee/minimum/status	Not yet sourced by asset and chain

Speed

Public matching-engine claims only. If none are published, nothing is guessed.

Matching engine throughput	Not publicly disclosed	No public claim found

Trust view

These outside pages add trust context from public ranking and review services. They do not replace your own checks, but they help you see whether a platform is widely tracked.