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Bybit Global vs Gate Europe
Global derivatives exchange with low futures fees and copy trading — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: June 2026
Bybit Global has been operating since 2018 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 7 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 Bybit Global and Gate Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Bybit Global offers 20% discount when paying with BIT Token, while Gate Europe provides 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; plus 10% fee cashback via the Gate Europe referral link; no futures fees in the EU offer.
On the security front, Bybit Global offers Global Bybit platform; not the MiCA-regulated Bybit Europe offer. Also globally regulated in Dubai (VARA)/Kazakhstan. with an insurance fund of $400M 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.
Bybit Global stands out with Copy Trading, Launchpad, NFT Marketplace, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Bybit Global leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's 269 spot pairs.
Bybit Global wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (0x Gate Europe, 4x tie).
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.
Both exchanges offer strong security features with insurance funds and 2FA.
Bybit Global lists 700+ trading pairs — 431+ more than Gate Europe.
Only Bybit Global offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bybit Global | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Bybit Global |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | Bybit Global |
| Max Leverage | 100x | N/A | Bybit Global |
| Trading Pairs | 700+ | 269 spot pairs | Bybit Global |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 8) | No | Bybit Global |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | $400M USD | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | Bybit Global |
| KYC | Yes (for fiat) | Required | — |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 | Bybit Global |
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