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Gate Europe vs MEXC
MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs — The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection
Updated: June 2026
MEXC 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.
When it comes to fees, MEXC has the edge: 0.05% spot taker fee compared to 0.10% at Gate Europe. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $5 per transaction. Additional perk at MEXC: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + MX Token discounts.
On the security front, Gate Europe offers MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926) with an insurance fund of MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU 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.
Gate Europe stands out with Spot Trading, Convert, Staking, while MEXC differentiates itself through Launchpad, ETF Trading, DeFi Vault. In terms of coin selection, MEXC leads with 2600+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's 269 spot pairs.
MEXC wins the head-to-head comparison in 10 out of 11 categories (0x Gate Europe, 1x tie). MEXC offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Gate Europe offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email.
MEXC charges 0.05% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + MX Token discounts.
Gate Europe with MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926) and MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund insurance fund.
MEXC lists 2600+ trading pairs — 2331+ more than Gate Europe.
Only MEXC offers copy trading. Gate Europe does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Gate Europe | MEXC | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.05% | MEXC |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.01% | MEXC |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.04% | MEXC |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 200x | MEXC |
| Trading Pairs | 269 spot pairs | 2600+ | MEXC |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes (Score 7) | MEXC |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | $657M USD | MEXC |
| KYC | Required | Optional up to 30k USDT/24h | MEXC |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 | MEXC |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Gate Europe via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
MEXC via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 8,000 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 8,000 USDT welcome bonus
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