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Bitunix vs Gate Europe
Rising Derivatives Exchange with Copy Trading and Campaign Bonuses — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: June 2026
Bitunix has been operating since 2021 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 4 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.
Both Bitunix and Gate Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Bitunix offers 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com, while Gate Europe provides 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, Bitunix offers Registered in Saint Vincent/not EU-regulated with an insurance fund of $5M USD. 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.
Bitunix stands out with Copy Trading, Launchpad, Campaign Bonuses, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Bitunix leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's 269 spot pairs.
Bitunix wins the head-to-head comparison in 8 out of 11 categories (1x Gate Europe, 2x tie). However, Gate Europe has a higher overall rating (4.1 vs. 3.6).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Gate Europe offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.
Identical spot fees of 0.10%. Compare futures fees and available discounts for the full picture.
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.
Bitunix lists 700+ trading pairs — 431+ more than Gate Europe.
Only Bitunix offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitunix | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.08% | 0.10% | Bitunix |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Bitunix |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | Bitunix |
| Max Leverage | 200x | N/A | Bitunix |
| Trading Pairs | 700+ | 269 spot pairs | Bitunix |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 6) | No | Bitunix |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | $5M USD | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | Bitunix |
| KYC | Optional up to 2 BTC/24h | Required | Bitunix |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 4.1/5 | Gate Europe |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitunix via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 5,500 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 5,500 USDT bonus
Gate Europe via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
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