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Bitfinex

6.6/10
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Go Markets

8.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Go Markets was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while Go Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Go Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $1 at Go Markets.

Go Markets wins this category
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationFinancial Services Provider (FSP)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20152009
CountryNew ZealandAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and Go Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Go Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bitfinex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Go Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Go Markets wins this category
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Bitfinex offers MT5, cTrader, while Go Markets supports 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bitfinex and Go Markets 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
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
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 Go Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
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 Bitfinex and Go Markets 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
FeatureBitfinexGo Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese