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BitMart vs Gate Europe
Altcoin-focused exchange with futures, copy trading and CryptoExchangePicks bonus — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer
Updated: September 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 Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer". 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: VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Regulatory scope: BitMart: No confirmed EU/MiCA regulation. Gate Europe: MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926). Protection and reserve disclosures: BitMart: No public insurance fund known; Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.
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 EU spot offering.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
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 VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Gate Europe: MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926). Protection/reserve disclosure: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.
BitMart lists 1700+ trading pairs — 1700+ 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+ | EU spot offering | 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 | — |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate 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
Gate Europe via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
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