Bitfinex

Founded in 2012, Bitfinex has grown to become one of the oldest and most advanced cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of trading features, including spot trading, margin trading, margin funding (P2P lending), derivatives, and over-the-counter (OTC) services. It primarily targets professional traders and institutional investors with its deep liquidity, extensive order types, and sophisticated trading tools. Bitfinex is operated by the British Virgin Islands-based company iFinex Inc., which also operates the stablecoin issuer Tether.