CIR animation

We compare platforms & may earn a commission.Learn more.

Email Alerts

Bitfinex vs Phemex

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
Phemex

Phemex

Quick takePhemex offers Flexible Savings and a separate lending pool where supplied assets earn interest from borrowers. Flexible Savings can be redee...

Score4.3

Trading costs and documented exchange features

Spot fee estimates use CIR’s tracked maker/taker data. Funding, spread, slippage and withdrawal charges are additional. Simple buys and recurring orders may use different pricing.

Exchange trading fee examples and sourced product features
CompareBitfinexPhemex
$25 spot taker orderNot verified$0.025
$100 spot taker orderNot verified$0.10
$500 spot taker orderNot verified$0.50
Fee scheduleNo verified spot schedulePhemex spot
USDt withdrawals on Tron

Select the correct Tether network. Basic Plus verification or higher is required for Tether transfers and trading.

Source · checked September 9, 2026
Not verified

“Not verified” means CIR has no current evidence for this comparison, not that the exchange lacks the feature.

Explore exchange rankings by use case →

General

Platform
Bitfinexlogo
Phemexlogo
Founded
Bitfinex2012
Phemex2019
Headquarters
BitfinexBritish Virgin Islands
PhemexSingapore
Availability
BitfinexWorldwide, excluding US
PhemexRestricted in the U.S., UK, Australia and other listed jurisdictions; Canadian restrictions include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Bitfinex6% discount on fees
Phemex$20 bonus
Token
Bitfinex
Phemex
Compounding
BitfinexNo
PhemexNo
Payouts
BitfinexWeekly
Phemex
Fees
BitfinexYes
Phemex
Lockup
Bitfinex
Phemex
Maker Fee
Bitfinex0.1
Phemex0.1
Taker Fee
Bitfinex0.2
Phemex0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Bitfinex1.98%
Phemex1%
BTC Max
Bitfinex
Phemex3%
ETH Rate
Bitfinex
Phemex1.5%
ETH Max
Bitfinex3%
Phemex3%
Stablecoin Rate
Bitfinex
Phemex2%

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.

Phemex

Review

Pros

  • Flexible Savings permits redemption without a lockups
  • Auto-Transfer can allocate eligible idle balances automatically

Cons

  • KYC is required
  • Phemex does not serve U.S. customers