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Backpack EU vs WhiteBIT EU
MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus — MiCA-regulated WhiteBIT EU structure with 0.1% spot fees
Updated: July 2026
WhiteBIT EU has been operating since 2018 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Backpack EU, founded in 2022, is 4 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
Both Backpack EU and WhiteBIT EU 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 WhiteBIT EU provides Standard spot fees are 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker; VIP discounts available.
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. WhiteBIT EU provides MiCA-regulated via WB-Shields Innovations GmbH in Austria and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public 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 WhiteBIT EU differentiates itself through Earn, Card, API. In terms of coin selection, WhiteBIT EU leads with 300+ 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 WhiteBIT EU, 6x tie). However, WhiteBIT EU has a higher overall rating (4 vs. 3.9).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
WhiteBIT EU offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Support.
Identical spot fees of 0.10%. Compare futures fees and available discounts for the full picture.
WhiteBIT EU with MiCA-regulated via WB-Shields Innovations GmbH in Austria and MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
WhiteBIT EU lists 300+ trading pairs — 300+ more than Backpack EU.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Backpack EU | WhiteBIT EU | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 300+ | WhiteBIT EU |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4/5 | WhiteBIT EU |
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