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Bitfinex logo

Bitfinex

6.6/10
rfxt lebanon logo

rfxt lebanon

7/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bitfinex was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while rfxt lebanon was established in 2010 and is based in Australia. Bitfinex holds licences including Financial Services Provider (FSP), while rfxt lebanon is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bitfinex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; rfxt lebanon has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bitfinex and $250 at rfxt lebanon.

rfxt lebanon wins this category
FeatureBitfinexrfxt lebanon
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-F301
Founded20152010
CountryNew ZealandAustralia
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bitfinex and rfxt lebanon, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bitfinex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at rfxt lebanon). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. rfxt lebanon charges deposit fees; Bitfinex does not. Overall, Bitfinex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

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

rfxt lebanon wins this category
FeatureBitfinexrfxt lebanon
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 rfxt lebanon compare. Bitfinex runs regular live webinars; rfxt lebanon does not. Bitfinex has a video library; rfxt lebanon does not. Bitfinex publishes daily market commentary; rfxt lebanon does not. Bitfinex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); rfxt lebanon does not. Bitfinex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bitfinex scores higher overall in education and research.

Bitfinex wins this category
FeatureBitfinexrfxt lebanon
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 rfxt lebanon supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). rfxt lebanon uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. rfxt lebanon scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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