Bitfinex Securities has received regulatory approval to expand our definition of qualified investors to include individuals who are eligible to be professional investors. This means that anyone with a total investable asset of $100,000 (in fiat currency and cryptocurrency balances) and investment and work experience is now eligible to become a qualified investor.

Requirements include: Total investable assets >= $100,000 (in fiat and cryptocurrency balances); >= 2 years of securities or similar product (including cryptocurrency) trading and risk management experience; >= 2 years of experience working at an authorized financial institution or previously being recognized as a professional investor by a regulated financial institution.