Bitfinex Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #12 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Zero-fee trading and margin funding.
8TRUST /10
- 24h volume
- $125.7M
- Share of top 30
- 0.6%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- 0.00% / 0.00%
- Coins listed
- 61+
Bitfinex Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
+68.0%04 OctHigh $1.5B, low $52.8M (USD at today's BTC price)02 Nov
Bitfinex at a Glance
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | British Virgin Islands (registered) |
| Licences | — |
| Spot fee (base) | 0.00% / 0.00% |
| Futures trading | Yes |
| Proof of reserves | — |
| KYC | Tiered; full verification needed for fiat |
| Fiat deposits | Bank wire |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- Zero maker and taker fees for all users
- Peer-to-peer margin funding market
- Spot, margin and derivatives
Keep in mind
- About 120,000 BTC was stolen in a 2016 hack
Bitfinex FAQ
Is Bitfinex safe?
Keep in mind: About 120,000 BTC was stolen in a 2016 hack. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
What are Bitfinex trading fees?
At the base tier Bitfinex charges 0.00% / 0.00% (maker / taker) on spot trades. Fees fall as your 30-day volume grows. Futures have their own, lower fee table.
Does Bitfinex require KYC?
Tiered; full verification needed for fiat.
Where is Bitfinex based?
Bitfinex was founded in 2012 and is based in British Virgin Islands (registered).
Compare Bitfinex With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: coingecko.com, www.bitfinex.com. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.