AB Forex
Bitfinex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Bitfinex was established in 2015 and is based in New Zealand. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Bitfinex is regulated by Financial Services Provider (FSP) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bitfinex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Services Provider (FSP) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Bitfinex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bitfinex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Bitfinex does not. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bitfinex supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Bitfinex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Bitfinex compare. Bitfinex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Bitfinex has a video library; AB Forex does not. Bitfinex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Bitfinex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Bitfinex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bitfinex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bitfinex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bitfinex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Bitfinex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Bitfinex easier to reach in real time. Bitfinex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Bitfinex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bitfinex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |