iFinex Inc.
About us
To empower our customers with the tools and the knowledge to take full control of their financial futures.
One of the longest-running Bitcoin exchanges, Bitfinex launched in 2012 as a peer-to-peer platform and evolved into a professional trading venue serving millions of users across 52 countries. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, margin funding, and tokenized securities with deep liquidity and zero trading fees on most services. Built for professional traders and institutions, Bitfinex handles over 250 cryptocurrencies across 260+ markets with up to 100x leverage available. The company operates as a fully remote, globally distributed team that emphasizes autonomy and trust-based culture.
Products
The core exchange supports spot and margin trading with up to 10x leverage through peer-to-peer funding. Bitfinex Securities offers a regulated venue for blockchain-based equities and bonds, while Bitfinex Borrow provides collateralized lending services. The platform includes derivatives trading for perpetual contracts and integrates with Thalex for advanced options and futures. Bitfinex Pay handles digital asset payments, and the company offers OTC services for large trades. All services operate under a zero-fee model to stay competitive.
Funding
Bitfinex raised $1 billion through a token sale in May 2019, one of the largest funding rounds in crypto history. The company maintains private ownership under iFinex Inc. and operates with complex multi-entity corporate structures. Beyond raising capital, Bitfinex actively invests in other companies, including a recent $20.5 million Series A participation in Plasma in February 2025. Revenue comes from alternative streams beyond traditional trading fees, given their zero-fee model on most trading services.
Recent news
On May 12, 2026, Bitfinex announced it had received a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license in El Salvador, completing its regulated operational footprint in the country by formally authorizing its core platform to offer spot trading services alongside its existing licensed derivatives and securities entities.
Technology
JavaScript and TypeScript form the foundation for web development and testing automation. Cypress handles end-to-end testing of the web platform, while Mocha and Chai automate REST and WebSocket API testing. GitHub manages version control with standard branching and PR workflows. TeamCity drives CI/CD pipelines for automated test suite maintenance. The platform relies heavily on REST and WebSocket APIs for real-time trading data, with TradingView integration for advanced charting capabilities.
Benefits
Fully remote work with no geographical restrictions and flexible schedules focused on results rather than hours. The company emphasizes asynchronous communication and trust-based culture, allowing employees to work from anywhere globally. Compensation includes flexibility to receive payments in major currencies and stablecoins like USDT. Annual team off-site gatherings provide in-person collaboration opportunities. The average employee tenure exceeds four years, reflecting strong retention. Career development includes mentorship programs and internal growth opportunities within the lean, collaborative environment.