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Bitfinex

6.6/10
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ForexMart

9.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner8/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while ForexMart was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while ForexMart is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ForexMart has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $1 at ForexMart.

ForexMart wins this category
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationFinancial Services Provider (FSP)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20152015
CountryNew ZealandCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and ForexMart, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ForexMart has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bitfinex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. ForexMart charges deposit fees; Bitfinex does not. Overall, ForexMart scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ForexMart wins this category
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bitfinex offers MT5, cTrader, while ForexMart supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. ForexMart edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

ForexMart wins this category
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, WEB, desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bitfinex and ForexMart 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.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 ForexMart supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). ForexMart uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ForexMart scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ForexMart wins this category
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bitfinex and ForexMart offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bitfinex supports 2 languages and ForexMart supports 15, giving ForexMart broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexForexMart
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian