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BloFin vs Gate Europe

Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy TradingMiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer

Updated: September 2026

BloFin has been operating since 2019 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 6 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.

Both BloFin and Gate Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: BloFin offers 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program, while Gate Europe provides VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.

Regulatory scope: BloFin: MSB License USA/VASP License South Korea. 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: BloFin: Separate protection fund; Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.

BloFin stands out with Copy Trading, Demo Trading, Trading Bots, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, BloFin leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's EU spot offering.

Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings

BloFin
4.1
Gate Europe
4.1
⚡ Quick Verdict

BloFin wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (0x Gate Europe, 4x tie).

Which Exchange Is Better for You?

🎓Beginners
🏆 Gate Europe

Gate Europe offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.

💰Lowest Fees
⚖️ Tie

Identical spot fees of 0.10%. Compare futures fees and available discounts for the full picture.

🔒Maximum Security
🏆 Gate Europe

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.

🪙Altcoin Selection
🏆 BloFin

BloFin lists 700+ trading pairs — 700+ more than Gate Europe.

👥Copy Trading
🏆 BloFin

Only BloFin offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.

🤖Grid Bots
🏆 BloFin

Only BloFin offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).

Comparison Table

CriteriaBloFinGate Europe🏆
Spot Maker Fee0.10%0.10%
Spot Taker Fee0.10%0.10%
Futures Maker Fee0.02%N/ABloFin
Futures Taker Fee0.06%N/ABloFin
Max Leverage150xN/ABloFin
Trading Pairs700+EU spot offeringBloFin
Copy TradingYes (Score 8)NoBloFin
Grid BotsYes (3 Types)NoBloFin
Insurance FundSeparate protection fundMiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund
KYCOptional up to 20k USDT/24hRequiredBloFin
Editorial Rating4.1/54.1/5

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Fees in Detail

BloFin

Spot Maker0.1%
Spot Taker0.1%
Futures Maker0.02%
Futures Taker0.06%
Discount10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program

Gate Europe

Spot Maker0.1%
Spot Taker0.1%
Futures MakerN/A
Futures TakerN/A
DiscountVIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff
BloFin or Gate Europe — which exchange is better?
BloFin leads the editorial comparison in 7 out of 11 categories. Gate Europe takes 0 categories, with 4 ties. BloFin excels with 10% fee rebate on spot & futures via cryptoexchangepicks.com, while Gate Europe counters with mica+psd2 licensed exchange through malta's mfsa. The best choice depends on your individual priorities.
Do BloFin and Gate Europe have the same fees?
Yes, both charge 0.10% spot taker fee (maker: 0.10%). Futures fees are also identical. The difference is in fee discounts: BloFin offers 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program, Gate Europe offers VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Which exchange is safer — BloFin or Gate Europe?
BloFin: MSB License USA/VASP License South Korea; listed security measures: 2FA, Anti-Phishing, IP Whitelist; protection/reserve disclosure: Separate protection fund. Gate Europe: MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926); listed security measures: 2FA, Anti-Phishing, MFSA supervision; protection/reserve disclosure: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.
BloFin or Gate Europe — which has more cryptocurrencies?
BloFin lists 700+ trading pairs, while Gate Europe offers EU spot offering. If you want to trade a wide range of altcoins or get early access to new projects, BloFin is the better choice. Gate Europe focuses on a curated selection, which can be less overwhelming for beginners.
Can I use copy trading on Gate Europe like on BloFin?
No, Gate Europe does not currently offer copy trading. BloFin has a mature copy trading platform (score: 8/10) where you can automatically mirror successful traders. If copy trading matters to you, BloFin is the clear choice.
Which exchange is easier to use — BloFin or Gate Europe?
Gate Europe scores higher for beginners (7/10) thanks to an intuitive mobile app, easy deposit methods and Help Center/Email. BloFin (score: 6/10) is also usable but has a steeper learning curve. For absolute beginners, try our Exchange Finder quiz.