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Bybit Europe vs Gemini EU
MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card — 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. Bybit Europe, founded in 2025, is 11 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bybit Europe has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 1.20% at Gemini EU. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $110 per transaction. Additional perk at Bybit Europe: Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
On the security front, Bybit Europe offers MiCA-regulated via Bybit EU GmbH in Austria (FMA) with an insurance fund of MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer. 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.
Bybit Europe stands out with Margin, Earn, Bybit Card, while Gemini EU differentiates itself through ActiveTrader, Staking, Mobile App.
Bybit Europe wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (1x Gemini EU, 7x tie). Bybit Europe offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Both exchanges are beginner-friendly with intuitive interfaces and responsive support.
Bybit Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
Gemini EU with MiCA-regulated via Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd in Malta and Strong custody and security focus; no quantified public EU insurance fund insurance fund.
Gemini EU lists 80+ trading pairs — 80+ more than Bybit Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bybit Europe | Gemini EU | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.60% | Bybit Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 1.20% | Bybit Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | EU spot/margin offer | 80+ | Gemini EU |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer | Strong custody and security focus; no quantified public EU insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 | Bybit Europe |
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