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Bitfinex

6.6/10

icm capital

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while icm capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $250 at icm capital.

icm capital wins this category
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Services Provider (FSP)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F258
Founded20152015
CountryNew ZealandGeneva
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bitfinex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at icm capital). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

icm capital wins this category
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, 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 icm capital 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
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
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 icm capital supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

icm capital wins this category
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
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 icm capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bitfinex supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBitfinexicm capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic