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BitMart vs Gate Europe
Altcoin-focused exchange with futures, copy trading and CryptoExchangePicks bonus — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: June 2026
BitMart has been operating since 2017 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 8 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.
When it comes to fees, Gate Europe has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.25% at BitMart. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $15 per transaction. Additional perk at Gate Europe: 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; lower than many global standard rates such as OKX 0.18%/0.30%, Bybit 0.10%/0.25% or Bitstamp 0.30%/0.40%; no futures fees in the EU offer.
On the security front, BitMart offers No confirmed EU/MiCA regulation with an insurance fund of No public insurance fund known. 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.
BitMart stands out with Futures, Copy Trading, Grid Bots, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, BitMart leads with 1700+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's 269 spot pairs.
BitMart wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (3x Gate Europe, 2x tie). However, Gate Europe has a higher overall rating (4.1 vs. 3.8).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Gate Europe offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.
Gate Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; lower than many global standard rates such as OKX 0.18%/0.30%, Bybit 0.10%/0.25% or Bitstamp 0.30%/0.40%; no futures fees in the EU offer.
Gate Europe with MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926) and MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund insurance fund.
BitMart lists 1700+ trading pairs — 1431+ more than Gate Europe.
Only BitMart offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.
Only BitMart offers grid bots (Grid Bot, Copy Trading, AI Hub).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | BitMart | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.25% | 0.10% | Gate Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.25% | 0.10% | Gate 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+ | 269 spot pairs | BitMart |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 7) | No | BitMart |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | BitMart |
| Insurance Fund | No public insurance fund known | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required for full use and campaign bonus | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate Europe |
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Up to 550 USDT
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No bonus available
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