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Gate Europe vs WhiteBIT EU
MiCA+PSD2 licensed Gate exchange for Europe with 269 spot pairs — MiCA-regulated WhiteBIT EU structure with 0.1% spot fees
Updated: July 2026
WhiteBIT EU 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 Gate Europe and WhiteBIT EU charge the same 0.10% spot taker fee. The difference shows in other areas: Gate Europe offers 0.1% maker/taker in the VIP 0 standard tier; plus 10% fee cashback via the Gate Europe referral link; no futures fees in the EU offer, while WhiteBIT EU provides Standard spot fees are 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker; VIP discounts available.
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. WhiteBIT EU provides MiCA-regulated via WB-Shields Innovations GmbH in Austria and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Gate Europe stands out with Convert, Staking, Official crypto partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, while WhiteBIT EU differentiates itself through Earn, Card, API.
Gate Europe and WhiteBIT EU are neck and neck with 1 categories won each and 9x tie. The choice depends on your priorities: fees, features, or regulation.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Both exchanges are beginner-friendly with intuitive interfaces and responsive support.
Identical spot fees of 0.10%. Compare futures fees and available discounts for the full picture.
WhiteBIT EU with MiCA-regulated via WB-Shields Innovations GmbH in Austria and MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
WhiteBIT EU lists 300+ trading pairs — 31+ more than Gate Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Gate Europe | WhiteBIT EU | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 269 spot pairs | 300+ | WhiteBIT EU |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no publicly quantified EU insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4/5 | Gate Europe |
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10% Fee Cashback
10% fee cashback via the Gate Europe referral link
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No bonus available
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