Bitfinex: review, MiCA, reserves and score (2026)
Bitfinex is a crypto exchange. It is based in British Virgin Islands and was founded in 2012. As of 7/3/2026 it is not in the ESMA register (MiCA). Its charliedesk score is 65 out of 100. Exchange reserves: $21.2B.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2012
- HQ
- British Virgin Islands
- MiCA / CASP
- Not in register · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #39
- 24h volume
- $267M
- Open interest
- $783M
- Reserves
- $21.2B
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- not stated
- KYC
- not stated
- Fiat deposit
- not stated
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
As of 7/3/2026 we did not find this exchange in the ESMA register as an authorised provider (CASP). That does not automatically mean it operates illegally, only that we have not confirmed a full MiCA licence.
Security & incidents
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
Bitfinex, operated by iFinex Inc., is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange known for its advanced trading features, including spot and derivatives markets, margin trading, and support.
Description: CoinGecko
Derivatives & reserves
Derivatives (OI, liquidations, volume) are an aggregate across BTC, ETH and SOL. Source: Coinglass via syndicate · updated 10/23/26, 7:52 AM
Community rating
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FAQ
Is Bitfinex licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
As of 7/3/2026 we did not find Bitfinex in the ESMA register as an authorised provider (CASP). That does not mean it operates illegally, only that we have not confirmed a full MiCA licence.
Is Bitfinex safe and trustworthy?
Bitfinex's charliedesk score is 65/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has Bitfinex ever been hacked?
Yes, Bitfinex has a security incident on our record (2016, Hack). Details and the source are in the Security & incidents section.
Where is Bitfinex based and when was it founded?
Bitfinex is based in British Virgin Islands and was founded in 2012.
What are Bitfinex's reserves?
Bitfinex's reserves are $21.2B (Coinglass via syndicate, as of 7/3/2026).