Gate Europe vs OKX Europe

OKX Europe has been operating since 2017 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Gate Europe, founded in 2025, is 8 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.

Both Gate Europe and OKX Europe charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Gate Europe offers VIP0 spot: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker; no publicly confirmed EU futures tariff, while OKX Europe provides Public Regular tier: 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker for spot; perpetual examples: 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker.

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). OKX Europe: Spot/CASP through OKX Europe Limited and derivatives through OKX Europe Markets Limited; MiCA passporting across 28 EEA states. Protection and reserve disclosures: Gate Europe: MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund; OKX Europe: $22.96B in primary assets in the 46th Proof of Reserves, verified 11 August 2026; 22 coins and stated 1:1 reserves.

Gate Europe stands out with Spot Trading, Convert, Staking, while OKX Europe differentiates itself through Regulated X-Perps, Spot Grid, Spot DCA. In terms of coin selection, OKX Europe leads with 300+ trading pairs compared to Gate Europe's EU spot offering.