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Bitfinex

6.6/10

FxPro

8.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while FxPro is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

FxPro wins this category
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Services Provider (FSP)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Founded20152006
CountryNew ZealandUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Bitfinex charges withdrawal fees while FxPro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bitfinex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bitfinex offers MT5, cTrader, while FxPro 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. FxPro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

FxPro wins this category
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bitfinex and FxPro 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. Bitfinex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 FxPro supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

FxPro wins this category
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 FxPro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bitfinex supports 2 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexFxPro
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese