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Bitpanda vs Gate Europe
Austrian broker and Fusion venue with three MiCAR licenses — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer
Updated: September 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 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 Bitpanda. 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: Bitpanda: MiCA-regulated with licenses in Germany, Austria and Malta. 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: Bitpanda: No quantified public insurance fund or comparable current proof-of-reserves total was publicly verified; Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Bitpanda Fusion, Spot Margin, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Gate Europe wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (2x Bitpanda, 6x tie). Gate Europe offers lower fees.
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Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center.
Gate Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Bitpanda: MiCA-regulated with licenses in Germany, Austria and Malta. Protection/reserve disclosure: No quantified public insurance fund or comparable current proof-of-reserves total was publicly verified.
Bitpanda lists 2,000+ Fusion pairs across 12+ venues trading pairs — 2+ more than Gate Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.25% | 0.10% | Gate Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.25% | 0.10% | Gate Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | 10x spot margin | N/A | Bitpanda |
| Trading Pairs | 2,000+ Fusion pairs across 12+ venues | EU spot offering | Bitpanda |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | No quantified public insurance fund or comparable current proof-of-reserves total was publicly verified | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate Europe |
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