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Bitfinex vs LocalBitcoins
Information
Company Name
Bitfinex
LocalBitcoins
Website
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Address
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Pros
Bitcoin Trading Platform
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Popular Bitcoin trading platform
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High trading volume
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Many advanced trading features
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Mobile app available for iOS & Android
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Very low fees
Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer Exchange
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Instant and secure Bitcoin Exchange
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Anonymous (no ID verification required)
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All payment methods available
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No buying or selling limits
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Available in over 200 countries
Cons
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Not suitable for beginners
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Lack of deposit options
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Was hacked in 2016 (All customers were repaid)
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USD payments are currently blocked
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Need to keep an eye for scams
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Rates set by sellers (some unreasonable prices)
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Basic website interface (see screenshots)
Rating
Based on 1 ratings
Read ReviewsUser rating
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/ 5
Ease of Use
0.0
Value for Money
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Verification
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Support
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Our rating
2.3
/ 5
Ease of Use
3.0
Value for Money
2.0
Verification
2.0
Support
2.0
Based on 5 ratings
Read ReviewsUser rating
0.0
/ 5
Ease of Use
0.0
Value for Money
0.0
Verification
0.0
Support
0.0
Our rating
3.0
/ 5
Ease of Use
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
Verification
2.0
Support
3.0
Cryptocurrencies
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Payment Methods
Bank transfer
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Credit/Debit card
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Cryptocurrency
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Features
Affiliate program
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Android Mobile App
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API support
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Cold storage
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Email support
iOS Mobile App
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Lending
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Live chat
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Online wallet
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Staking
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Swap cryptocurrencies
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Two-factor authentication (2FA)
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Whitelisted addresses
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Fees & More
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