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Gate Europe vs Kraken
MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer — The regulated veteran with strong security, 1,200+ spot pairs and EU futures
Updated: September 2026
Kraken has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 14 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Gate Europe has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.80% at Kraken. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $70 per transaction. Additional perk at Gate Europe: VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Regulatory scope: Gate Europe: MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926). Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection and reserve disclosures: Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund; Kraken: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
Gate Europe stands out with Spot Trading, Convert, Official crypto partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, while Kraken differentiates itself through Futures, Earn.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Kraken wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (2x Gate Europe, 3x tie).
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Both exchanges are beginner-friendly with intuitive interfaces and responsive support.
Gate Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff.
Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection/reserve disclosure: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
Kraken lists 1,200+ crypto pairs trading pairs — 1.2+ more than Gate Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Gate Europe | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.40% | Gate Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.80% | Gate Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | Kraken |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.05% | Kraken |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 10x | Kraken |
| Trading Pairs | EU spot offering | 1,200+ crypto pairs | Kraken |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund | Kraken |
| KYC | Required | Yes | — |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | Kraken |
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