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Bybit vs Gate Europe
Top Derivatives Exchange with Low Futures Fees and Copy Trading — MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs
Updated: June 2026
Bybit 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 and Gate Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Bybit offers 20% discount when paying with BIT Token, while Gate Europe provides 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; lower than many global standard rates such as OKX 0.18%/0.30%, Bybit 0.10%/0.25% or Bitstamp 0.30%/0.40%; no futures fees in the EU offer.
On the security front, Bybit offers MiCA-regulated via Bybit EU GmbH in Austria (FMA); 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 stands out with Copy Trading, Launchpad, NFT Marketplace, while Gate Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Convert, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Bybit leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's 269 spot pairs.
Bybit 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 lists 700+ trading pairs — 431+ more than Gate Europe.
Only Bybit offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bybit | Gate Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Bybit |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | Bybit |
| Max Leverage | 100x | N/A | Bybit |
| Trading Pairs | 700+ | 269 spot pairs | Bybit |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 8) | No | Bybit |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | $400M USD | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | Bybit |
| KYC | Yes (for fiat) | Required | — |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 | Bybit |
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