AMarkets and Bitfinex pit offshore CFD trading against a native crypto exchange with deep liquidity. The clash tests regulation, asset depth, and fee structures across platforms.
Find out which crypto exchange best suits your trading profile.
Choose if…
Choose AMarkets if you want crypto CFDs with high leverage and offshore regulation. You benefit from MT4/MT5 and copy trading integration.
Choose if…
Choose Bitfinex if you want a native crypto exchange with deep BTC/USD and ETH/USD liquidity. You also get a mature API and advanced orders, though it is not available to US residents and lacks a top-tier regulator.
Which exchange wins for each type of crypto trader, based on security, fees, coin selection, and editorial scoring.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.3/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
| Taker Fee | 6.00% | 0.20%▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each exchange meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Bitfinex |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Cold storage for assets | Fail | Pass |
| Proof of reserves published | Fail | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Fail |
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, etc.) | Fail | Fail |
| Fees | ||
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Fail | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Staking available | Fail | Fail |
| DeFi integration | Fail | Fail |
| NFT trading | Fail | Fail |
| 500+ coins listed | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
Bitfinex rates 3.9/5 versus 3.3/5 for AMarkets. Bitfinex edges ahead on our composite score, though both exchanges meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
AMarkets lists a spread from 0. Current spread data is not available for Bitfinex. Check both exchanges' full fee schedules, including maker/taker rates, for up-to-date pricing.
Bitfinex has no minimum deposit, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Bitfinex more accessible for traders looking to start with a smaller crypto investment.
AMarkets is regulated by SVGFSA. Bitfinex is regulated by authorities listed on their website. Confirm a exchange's current regulatory status on the relevant regulator's public register before opening an account.
For beginners, Bitfinex has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely. Both exchanges otherwise share similar beginner-facing criteria in our data. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each exchanges's site.
AMarkets offers up to 2:1 on perpetual or margin products, versus Bitfinex's 10:1 cap. Margin and futures trading carry higher risk than spot crypto; confirm product availability and jurisdiction-specific limits on each exchange's website.
Bitfinex charges $0.2 per trade, lower than AMarkets's $6 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Crypto fees are typically quoted as maker/taker rates rather than fixed per-trade commissions; check each exchange's fee schedule for volume-based discounts.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Bitfinex supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Bitfinex has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Bitfinex scores higher on security criteria, with cold storage. For crypto, cold storage and proof of reserves are key indicators that client assets are protected against exchange failure or hacks.
Bitfinex scores better on fee criteria (no deposit fee, no inactivity fee). Always check both exchanges' current fee schedules, as maker/taker rates and withdrawal fees vary and are subject to change.
AMarkets wins for security due to segregated funds policy.
Bitfinex wins for low fees due to no deposit and no inactivity fees.
Equally matched; neither offers DeFi or Web3 features.
| 0.6 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | CryptoBank transfer |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | CryptoBank transfer |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Network fee for crypto; $20 minimum for wire |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | — |
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| Cold Storage | No | Yes |
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| Proof of Reserves | No | No |
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| Staking | No | No |
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| DeFi Integration | No | No |
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| NFT Trading | No | No |
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| 500+ Coins | No | No |
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| P2P Trading | No | No |
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| Crypto Earn / Savings | No | No |
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| Token Launchpad | No | No |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Bitfinex edges AMarkets on editorial score, reflecting deeper liquidity and native crypto trading advantages.
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