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Bullish Europe vs Gemini EU
BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus — MiCA-regulated Gemini EU structure from Malta with a strong security focus
Updated: July 2026
Gemini EU has been operating since 2014 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bullish Europe, founded in 2021, is 7 years younger and positions itself as "BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bullish Europe has the edge: 0.03% spot taker fee compared to 1.20% at Gemini EU. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $117 per transaction. Additional perk at Bullish Europe: Bullish advertises no maker fees and 0-0.03% taker fees for individual accounts; market and tier dependent.
On the security front, Bullish Europe offers MiCA-regulated via Bullish Europe GmbH in Germany (BaFin) with an insurance fund of Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund. Gemini EU provides MiCA-regulated via Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd in Malta and backs it with Strong custody and security focus; no quantified public EU insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bullish Europe stands out with Institutional Liquidity, API, Automated Market Making, while Gemini EU differentiates itself through ActiveTrader, Staking, Mobile App.
Bullish Europe and Gemini EU are neck and neck with 2 categories won each and 7x tie. The choice depends on your priorities: fees, features, or regulation.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Gemini EU offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.
Bullish Europe charges 0.03% spot taker fee plus Bullish advertises no maker fees and 0-0.03% taker fees for individual accounts; market and tier dependent.
Both exchanges offer strong security features with insurance funds and 2FA.
Gemini EU lists 80+ trading pairs — 80+ more than Bullish Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bullish Europe | Gemini EU | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.00% | 0.60% | Bullish Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.03% | 1.20% | Bullish Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | Selected markets | 80+ | Gemini EU |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund | Strong custody and security focus; no quantified public EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 | Gemini EU |
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