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Backpack EU vs Gate Europe
MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: July 2026
Backpack EU has been operating since 2022 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 3 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
Both Backpack EU and Gate Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Backpack EU offers Spot from 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker; EU perpetuals from 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, while Gate Europe provides 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; plus 10% fee cashback via the Gate Europe referral link; no futures fees in the EU offer.
On the security front, Backpack EU offers MiCA-regulated via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia with an insurance fund of MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund. Gate Europe provides MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926) and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Backpack EU stands out with Perpetual Futures, Mobile App, Wallet Ecosystem, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Convert, Staking, Official crypto partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1. In terms of coin selection, Gate Europe leads with 269 spot pairs trading pairs compared to Backpack EU's Selected spot and perp markets.
Backpack EU wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (2x Gate Europe, 6x tie). However, Gate Europe has a higher overall rating (4.1 vs. 3.9).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Gate Europe offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.
Identical spot fees of 0.10%. Compare futures fees and available discounts for the full picture.
Both exchanges offer strong security features with insurance funds and 2FA.
Gate Europe lists 269 spot pairs trading pairs — 269+ more than Backpack EU.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Backpack EU | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.08% | 0.10% | Backpack EU |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Backpack EU |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | N/A | Backpack EU |
| Max Leverage | EU perpetuals available | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | Selected spot and perp markets | 269 spot pairs | Gate Europe |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate Europe |
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