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Bitpanda vs Gate Europe
The Austrian Broker for Beginners with a BaFin MiCAR License — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: June 2026
Bitpanda has been operating since 2014 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 11 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 1.49% at Bitpanda. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $139 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, Bitpanda offers MiCA-regulated: MiCAR license issued by BaFin with EU-wide passporting with an insurance fund of Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund. 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.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Crypto Cards, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Gate Europe leads with 269 spot pairs trading pairs compared to Bitpanda's 100+.
Gate Europe wins the head-to-head comparison in 4 out of 11 categories (0x Bitpanda, 7x tie). Gate Europe offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Email/Phone Support.
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.
Bitpanda with MiCA-regulated: MiCAR license issued by BaFin with EU-wide passporting and Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
Gate Europe lists 269 spot pairs trading pairs — 169+ more than Bitpanda.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 1.49% | 0.10% | Gate Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 1.49% | 0.10% | Gate Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 269 spot pairs | Gate Europe |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate Europe |
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