Bitfinex

Bitfinex

Founding Date
2012

Bitfinex is a leading digital asset trading platform that delivers institutional-grade services for cryptocurrency traders, investors, and global liquidity providers. Founded in 2012, Bitfinex was among the first professional exchanges designed to meet the growing demand for secure, high-performance crypto trading infrastructure. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of advanced trading tools, including real-time charting, algorithmic order types, and customizable interfaces tailored for both professional and institutional users. Beyond spot trading, Bitfinex provides access to peer-to-peer (P2P) financing, a robust OTC market, and margin trading across a wide selection of digital assets. Bitfinex supports trading in leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and a broad range of altcoins, combining deep liquidity with innovative financial products. Its commitment to transparency, performance, and user security has made Bitfinex a trusted name in global crypto markets.

ABOUT BITFINEX

  • Bitfinex is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset trading platform, offering spot, margin, and derivatives trading, as well as lending, borrowing, and staking services for global users.

  • Founded in 2012, Bitfinex has grown into one of the world’s most established centralized exchanges, known for its deep liquidity, advanced trading tools, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

  • The platform provides a comprehensive suite of charting, analytics, and order management tools for professional traders and institutional investors.

  • Bitfinex also offers high-speed co-location and low-latency connectivity, delivering optimal performance for algorithmic and high-frequency traders.


PLATFORM FEATURES

  • Spot & Exchange Trading Trade over 250 cryptocurrencies with deep liquidity and minimal slippage across professionally designed order books.

  • Margin Trading & Peer-to-Peer Funding – Access up to 10× leverage via Bitfinex’s integrated P2P funding market or automated funding engine.

  • Margin Funding for Lenders – Earn yield by lending fiat or digital assets to margin traders at user-defined rates and durations.

  • Derivatives, Futures & Options – Execute hedging and leveraged strategies through perpetual contracts, futures, and options (available via integrated partners).

  • Advanced Order Types & Algorithms – Use tools such as Scaled Orders, Spread Ladder, iceberg, and conditional orders to automate sophisticated trading strategies.

  • Institutional-Grade Connectivity & API Integration – Benefit from low-latency APIs (REST & WebSocket), co-location services, direct market access, and multi-account management for institutional trading desks.

  • Charting, Dashboards & Paper Trading – Utilize advanced charting interfaces, customizable dashboards, and paper trading simulations to test strategies safely.

  • Wide Asset Selection & Liquidity Trade across 170+ cryptocurrencies and 400+ trading pairs, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and a wide range of altcoins.

  • Security Infrastructure – Enjoy enterprise-level security with 99.5%+ cold wallet storage, multisignature access, 2FA/U2F, IP whitelisting, and ongoing SOC 2-compliant audits.