Bitfinex
Evans and Partners
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Overview
Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Evans and Partners was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while Evans and Partners is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evans and Partners has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $500 at Evans and Partners.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Provider (FSP) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
| Country | New Zealand | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and Evans and Partners, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bitfinex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Bitfinex charges withdrawal fees while Evans and Partners does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bitfinex does not. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Bitfinex offers MT5, cTrader, while Evans and Partners supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bitfinex supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. Evans and Partners edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bitfinex and Evans and Partners compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bitfinex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Evans and Partners supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both Bitfinex and Evans and Partners 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.
| Feature | Bitfinex | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |