It is a fairly safe way to make money but the rates are very low especially considering the fact that bitcoin price could fall meaning a loss. Bitfinex offers the same thing but with better rates, you could try them out. Despite this, the rates are still low, I would personally prefer to invest in a casino bankroll.
The Bitfinex got hacked. If you store some bitcoin there, you will not get back for a very long period.
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