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Gate Europe vs MEXC
MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate Europe spot, convert, staking and card offer — The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection
Updated: September 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 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, 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.
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). MEXC: No MiCA license; on the ESMA non-compliance list (AFM warning, Sept 2025). Protection and reserve disclosures: Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund; MEXC: $657M USD.
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 EU spot offering.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
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: MiCA+PSD2 licensed exchange through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta (MFSA, CASP Authorisation ID GTEC-25238; Financial Institution Authorisation ID GTEC-25926). Protection/reserve disclosure: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund.
MEXC lists 2600+ trading pairs — 2600+ 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 | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | MEXC |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 200x | MEXC |
| Trading Pairs | EU spot offering | 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 |
| Editorial 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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