ByBit EU vs Gate.io Comparison
| 0.25% taker 0.10 to 0.15% maker from 5 Oct 2026: 0.25% | Fees | 0.1% spot (maker and taker) |
| +100 | Cryptos | — |
| MiCAR license via FMA | Regulation | MiCA licence via MFSA (Malta) |
Cost comparison
The basis is a Bitcoin purchase worth €1,000, calculated from the disclosed trading fee. A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| 0.25% taker 0.10 to 0.15% maker from 5 Oct 2026: 0.25% | Fees | 0.1% spot (maker and taker) |
| 1 EUR per order, card deposit from 10 USD | Minimum Amount | ~$10 USD |
Pros & Cons
- MiCA licence from Austria's FMA – a clear regulatory basis for EU/EEA investors
- Spot fees from 0.10% maker / 0.25% taker
- Hundreds of tradable crypto assets
- Assets held largely in cold storage, 2FA, proof-of-reserves audits
- Fast execution and a well-rated app (iOS/Android)
- Registered in Vienna, inside the EU
- No futures or other derivatives for EEA retail clients, spot trading only
- Security incident in February 2025 (around 401,000 ETH drained)
- The sheer number of features can overwhelm outright beginners
- 1,700+ coins – one of the largest selections worldwide
- MiCA CASP and payment licences (MFSA Malta)
- Low fees from around 0.1%, with GT discounts
- Early access to new listings
- The interface is overwhelming for beginners
- Thin liquidity on very small coins
- Support is primarily in English
Score Comparison
User Experiences
AI AnalysisInvesting in crypto assets carries a high level of risk, up to and including total loss of capital. This is not investment advice. Figures as of September 2026, without guarantee – check current conditions on bybit.eu.
Features
- EU-regulated (MiCA, FMA Austria)
- Spot fees from 0.10% maker
- Cold-wallet custody and proof of reserves
- The altcoin-selection champion, now with a MiCA licence
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Spot trading (VIP 0, crypto pairs): 0.10% maker / 0.25% taker; from 5 October 2026 a flat 0.25%. Bybit EU does not offer futures or other derivatives to EEA retail clients. Deposit and withdrawal costs depend on the method used; crypto transfers incur the usual network fees.
Spot: from around 0.1% maker/taker, with discounts when paying in GT. Futures fees are lower (as of July 2026).
Details
| Bybit EU GmbH | Company | Gate Technology Ltd |
| 2018 | Founded | 2013 |
| MiCAR license via FMA | Regulation | MiCA licence via MFSA (Malta) |
| 1 EUR per order, card deposit from 10 USD | Minimum Amount | ~$10 USD |
Verdict
In our overall rating ByBit EU leads with 4.1 against 3.7 for Gate.io.
For most investors ByBit EU is therefore the better choice.
Bybit EU pairs the strengths of the wider Bybit exchange – low fees, fast execution and a well-built interface – with a genuine EU licence (MiCA, granted by Austria's FMA). For European investors who want a regulated venue without giving up depth of markets, it is one of the more compelling options in 2026. Anyone expecting the very high leverage available on Bybit's global platform should note that those products are not available to EEA retail clients.
If you want early access to new and obscure coins, few venues come close to Gate.io – and it now has a genuine MiCA basis out of Malta. The platform is powerful but can feel overloaded for newcomers; for experienced altcoin traders it is one of the more interesting regulated options as of July 2026.