Bitfinex is a centralized crypto exchange. We have not found a licence or registration on the official registers we checked. Base-tier fees: spot 0.00% maker / 0.00% taker, futures 0.00% maker / 0.00% taker. TradeReviewed score: 2.2 out of 5.
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Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 2.2/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.00% / 0.00% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.00% / 0.00% source |
| Licensed or registered in | - |
| Restricted or warning | - |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | - |
| Max leverage | - |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fee notes | Fee page lists zero maker and taker fees for spot, margin and derivatives order execution. |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 1.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 1.0 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 5.0 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 0.0 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 5.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 2.5 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory data not added yet. | ||||||
Bitfinex: frequently asked questions
Is Bitfinex regulated?
We have not found a licence or registration for Bitfinex on the official registers we checked.
Is Bitfinex legal in the US?
We have not verified the status of Bitfinex in United States yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Is Bitfinex MiCA licensed?
We have not verified the status of Bitfinex in European Union (MiCA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
What are Bitfinex fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.00% maker / 0.00% taker, futures 0.00% maker / 0.00% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is Bitfinex available in the UAE?
We have not verified the status of Bitfinex in UAE / Dubai (VARA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Does Bitfinex require KYC?
We have not verified the KYC rules yet. Most centralized exchanges require identity verification before deposits, trading or withdrawals.
What is the TradeReviewed score of Bitfinex?
2.2 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Bitfinex official website www.bitfinex.com
- Bitfinex fee schedule www.bitfinex.com
Risk warning: crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose all of your money. Leveraged products are high risk. Nothing on this page is financial advice.