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Bitfinex vs Robinhood

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
Robinhood

Robinhood

Robinhood began as a commission-free trading app and has evolved into a major player in fintech. Crypto now represents a significant portion of the pl...

Score3.9

General

Platform
Bitfinexlogo
Robinhoodlogo
Founded
Bitfinex2012
Robinhood2013
Headquarters
BitfinexBritish Virgin Islands
RobinhoodMenlo Park, CA, USA
Availability
BitfinexWorldwide, excluding US
RobinhoodUS and select EU countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Bitfinex6% discount on fees
Robinhood$5+ of random free stock
Token
Bitfinex
Robinhood
Compounding
BitfinexNo
RobinhoodNo
Payouts
BitfinexWeekly
RobinhoodVaries
Fees
BitfinexYes
RobinhoodYes
Lockup
Bitfinex
RobinhoodUnstaking
Maker Fee
Bitfinex0.1
Robinhood
Taker Fee
Bitfinex0.2
Robinhood

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Bitfinex1.98%
Robinhood
BTC Max
Bitfinex
Robinhood
ETH Rate
Bitfinex
Robinhood3.15%
ETH Max
Bitfinex3%
Robinhood
Stablecoin Rate
Bitfinex
Robinhood7%

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.

Robinhood

Review

Pros

  • Popular app

Cons

  • 15% staking commission fee