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Bullish Europe vs MEXC
BaFin-licensed MiCA exchange with an institutional trading focus — The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection
Updated: July 2026
MEXC has been operating since 2018 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bullish Europe, founded in 2021, is 3 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 0.05% at MEXC. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $2 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. MEXC provides No MiCA license; on the ESMA non-compliance list (AFM warning, Sept 2025) and backs it with $657M USD. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bullish Europe stands out with Spot Trading, Institutional Liquidity, API, while MEXC differentiates itself through Launchpad, ETF Trading, DeFi Vault. In terms of coin selection, MEXC leads with 2600+ trading pairs compared to Bullish Europe's Selected markets.
MEXC wins the head-to-head comparison in 8 out of 11 categories (1x Bullish Europe, 2x tie).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
MEXC offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat/Email/Ticket.
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.
Bullish Europe with MiCA-regulated via Bullish Europe GmbH in Germany (BaFin) and Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
MEXC lists 2600+ trading pairs — 2600+ more than Bullish Europe.
Only MEXC offers copy trading. Bullish Europe does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bullish Europe | MEXC | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | — |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.03% | 0.05% | Bullish Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | MEXC |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 200x | MEXC |
| Trading Pairs | Selected markets | 2600+ | MEXC |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes (Score 7) | MEXC |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Full-reserve and custody focus; no quantified public insurance fund | $657M USD | MEXC |
| KYC | Required | Optional up to 30k USDT/24h | MEXC |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4.4/5 | MEXC |
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