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Bitfinex Review 2026

Reviewed by Nadia Voss, Lead Exchange Analyst · Regulation: Theo Marchetti · Updated 2026-09-19
Oracl8 · 2026

The Bitfinex record for SV traders — registrations on file, the fee schedule, and the Oracl8 verdict.

Regulation in SV

Regulator El Salvador DASP — El Salvador DASP
Licence NumberRegistered
Regulated EntityBitfinex Securities El Salvador
Max Leverage1:10
Max Leverage (Crypto)1:10
Minimum Deposit$0
Taker Fee0.1%
Listed Coins & Pairs170+
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop, API
Copy Trading✗
Spot Ownership✗
Inactivity feeNo inactivity fee

Verdict

On file with El Salvador DASP under licence Registered. Opening figure $0. Leverage in SV capped at 1:10.

About Bitfinex

On the record, Bitfinex traces to 2012, based in British Virgin Islands. Its book runs to 170 coins and trading pairs — the major cryptocurrencies alongside stablecoins and altcoins. Its registrations span several jurisdictions, with the primary licence held by Bitfinex Securities El Salvador under El Salvador DASP.

Within SV, Bitfinex runs as Bitfinex Securities El Salvador, cleared by El Salvador DASP under licence Registered. That caps a SV trader at 1:10 on crypto derivatives, per El Salvador DASP rules.

Trading Platforms

Web
Web — proprietary platform, available on web and mobile
iOS
iOS — proprietary platform, available on web and mobile
Android
Android — proprietary platform, available on web and mobile
Desktop
Desktop — proprietary platform, available on web and mobile
API
API — proprietary platform, available on web and mobile

Pros

  • El Salvador DASP regulated — licence Registered
  • 170+ coins & pairs listed
  • Negative balance protection in SV
  • Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, API

Cons

  • No inactivity fee
  • 0% of retail clients lose money
  • Derivatives trading — you may not custody the underlying coin
  • No spot withdrawal / custodial only

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitfinex regulated?

On file, Bitfinex carries El Salvador DASP licence Registered, held by the regulated entity Bitfinex Securities El Salvador — a live registration you can pull up on the official El Salvador DASP public register.

What is the minimum deposit for Bitfinex in SV?

The opening figure is $0 — what it takes to fund a live account for a SV trader operating under El Salvador DASP.

What leverage does Bitfinex offer in SV?

For SV, the El Salvador DASP rules hold Bitfinex to 1:10 on crypto derivatives. An offshore-registered entity may list a higher ceiling.

Is Bitfinex safe to trade with?

Under El Salvador DASP, Bitfinex must segregate client funds, carry negative balance protection and submit to independent audit. None of that removes market risk, but it is real investor protection on the record.

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0% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading crypto derivatives with Bitfinex.

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