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Bitget vs Bullish Europe
Copy Trading & Derivatives Powerhouse with Strong Insurance Fund — BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus
Updated: July 2026
Bitget has been operating since 2018 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bullish Europe, founded in 2021, is 3 years younger and positions itself as "BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bullish Europe has the edge: 0.03% spot taker fee compared to 0.10% at Bitget. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $7 per transaction. Additional perk at Bullish Europe: Bullish advertises no maker fees and 0-0.03% taker fees for individual accounts; market and tier dependent.
On the security front, Bitget offers Licensed in multiple jurisdictions with an insurance fund of $665M USD. Bullish Europe provides MiCA-regulated via Bullish Europe GmbH in Germany (BaFin) and backs it with Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitget stands out with Copy Trading, Demo, Grid Bots, while Bullish Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Institutional Liquidity, API. In terms of coin selection, Bitget leads with 900+ trading pairs compared to Bullish Europe's Selected markets.
Bitget wins the head-to-head comparison in 9 out of 11 categories (2x Bullish Europe, 0x tie).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitget offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat/Email/Ticket.
Bullish Europe charges 0.03% spot taker fee plus Bullish advertises no maker fees and 0-0.03% taker fees for individual accounts; market and tier dependent.
Bullish Europe with MiCA-regulated via Bullish Europe GmbH in Germany (BaFin) and Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
Bitget lists 900+ trading pairs — 900+ more than Bullish Europe.
Only Bitget offers copy trading. Bullish Europe does not have this feature.
Only Bitget offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitget | Bullish Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | Bullish Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.03% | Bullish Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Bitget |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | Bitget |
| Max Leverage | 125x | N/A | Bitget |
| Trading Pairs | 900+ | Selected markets | Bitget |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 10) | No | Bitget |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | Bitget |
| Insurance Fund | $665M USD | Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund | Bitget |
| KYC | Optional up to 20 BTC/24h | Required | Bitget |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 | Bitget |
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VIP 1 Pack + 400 USDT
VIP 1 Trial Pack + 400 USDT in Vouchers (200 USDT Futures + 200 USDT Grid)
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No bonus available
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