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Ayrex

4.6/10
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Bitfinex

6.6/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Bitfinex was established in 2015 and is based in New Zealand. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Bitfinex is regulated by Financial Services Provider (FSP) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bitfinex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $100 at Bitfinex.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Services Provider (FSP)
Founded20162015
CountryCyprusNew Zealand
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Bitfinex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bitfinex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Bitfinex does not. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bitfinex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bitfinex supports social and copy trading features, which Ayrex does not offer. Ayrex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ayrex wins this category
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and Bitfinex compare. Bitfinex runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. Bitfinex has a video library; Ayrex does not. Bitfinex publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. Bitfinex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayrex does not. Bitfinex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bitfinex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Bitfinex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Bitfinex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexBitfinex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese