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Bitfinex

6.6/10

invest az

7.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
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 invest az was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while invest az is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; invest az has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $250 at invest az.

invest az wins this category
FeatureBitfinexinvest az
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-F261
Founded20152018
CountryNew ZealandUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and invest az, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bitfinex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at invest az). Bitfinex charges withdrawal fees while invest az does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. invest az applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bitfinex does not. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureBitfinexinvest az
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Bitfinex offers MT5, cTrader, while invest az supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Bitfinex supports social and copy trading features, which invest az does not offer. invest az edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

invest az wins this category
FeatureBitfinexinvest az
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 invest az 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
FeatureBitfinexinvest az
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 invest az supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). invest az uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. invest az scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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