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BitMart vs Bullish Europe
Altcoin-focused exchange with futures, copy trading and CryptoExchangePicks bonus — BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus
Updated: July 2026
BitMart has been operating since 2017 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bullish Europe, founded in 2021, is 4 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 0.25% at BitMart. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $22 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, BitMart offers No confirmed EU/MiCA regulation with an insurance fund of No public insurance fund known. 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.
BitMart stands out with Futures, Copy Trading, Grid Bots, while Bullish Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Institutional Liquidity, API. In terms of coin selection, BitMart leads with 1700+ trading pairs compared to Bullish Europe's Selected markets.
BitMart wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (3x Bullish Europe, 2x tie). However, Bullish Europe has a higher overall rating (3.9 vs. 3.8).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
BitMart offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat/Help Center.
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.
BitMart lists 1700+ trading pairs — 1700+ more than Bullish Europe.
Only BitMart offers copy trading. Bullish Europe does not have this feature.
Only BitMart offers grid bots (Grid Bot, Copy Trading, AI Hub).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | BitMart | Bullish Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | Bullish Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.25% | 0.03% | Bullish Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.04% | N/A | BitMart |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | BitMart |
| Max Leverage | 100x | N/A | BitMart |
| Trading Pairs | 1700+ | Selected markets | BitMart |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 7) | No | BitMart |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | BitMart |
| Insurance Fund | No public insurance fund known | Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required for full use and campaign bonus | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 3.9/5 | Bullish Europe |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
BitMart via CryptoExchangePicks
Up to 550 USDT
Up to 550 USDT rewards: 50 USDT futures voucher + up to 500 USDT futures trading bonus
Bullish Europe via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
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