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Bitfinex vs Pairs

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

Bitfinex

Bitfinex

Quick takeBitfinex provides two separate ways to earn: proof-of-stake rewards and peer-to-peer funding for margin traders. Funding gives customers con...

Score3.9
VS
Pairs

Pairs

Pairs, formerly Fideum/blockbank, is an all-in-one crypto banking super app, with crypto support. Pairs pays interest on crypto deposits.Pairs combine...

Score2.9

General

Platform
Bitfinexlogo
Pairslogo
Founded
Bitfinex2012
Pairs2018
Headquarters
BitfinexBritish Virgin Islands
PairsGibraltar
Availability
BitfinexWorldwide, excluding US
PairsWorldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Bitfinex6% discount on fees
PairsUse referral code: SoDXjaMP for $5 bonus on sign up
Token
Bitfinex
PairsPAIRS
Compounding
BitfinexNo
PairsNo
Payouts
BitfinexWeekly
Pairs
Fees
BitfinexYes
Pairs
Lockup
Bitfinex
Pairs
Maker Fee
Bitfinex0.1
Pairs
Taker Fee
Bitfinex0.2
Pairs

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Bitfinex1.98%
Pairs
BTC Max
Bitfinex
Pairs
ETH Rate
Bitfinex
Pairs
ETH Max
Bitfinex3%
Pairs
Stablecoin Rate
Bitfinex
Pairs

Bitfinex

Review

Pros

  • Peer-to-peer funding lets customers choose offered rates and terms.
  • Lending Pro can automate funding offers within customer-set rules.
  • Staking and lending are presented as separate products with different return sources.

Cons

  • Bitfinex takes 15% of ordinary funding income.
  • Funding adds borrower, collateral, and liquidation-system risk.
  • The platform is unavailable to U.S. customers.

Pairs

Review

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Lots of banking features and supported coins

Cons

  • $PAIRS required for meaningful rates