Gate.io vs Kraken Pro Comparison
In our overall rating Kraken Pro leads with 4.4 out of 5 points, ahead of Gate.io with 3.7. Our table lists the trading fee as “0.1% spot (maker and taker)” for Gate.io and “0.8 %” for Kraken Pro. Kraken Pro has been on the market longer, founded in 2011, while Gate.io followed in 2013.
| 0.1% spot (maker and taker) | Fees | 0.8 % |
| — | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 8.00 |
| — | Cryptos | 629 |
| — | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card |
| MiCA licence via MFSA (Malta) | Regulation | - EU: MiCA - USA: CFTC - UK: FCA |
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 A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| — | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 8.00 |
| 0.1% spot (maker and taker) | Fees | 0.8 % |
| — | Wallet transfer | € 1.49 |
| — | Cost transparency | Yes |
| ~$10 USD | Minimum Amount | € 5 |
| — | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card |
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Kraken Pro uses a maker/taker model with 17 tiers. Since 9 July 2026 the best of three measures applies: 30-day spot volume, 30-day futures volume or your current assets on the platform, such as crypto, cash and staked coins. The tier you reach applies to both spot and futures. Volume on stablecoin and FX pairs, Instant Buy and conversions does not count.
| Tier | 30-day spot volume (USD) | or assets on platform (USD) | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 0+ | not applicable | 0.40% | 0.80% |
| Tier 2 | 2,500+ | not applicable | 0.30% | 0.60% |
| Tier 3 | 10,000+ | 20,000+ | 0.22% | 0.38% |
| Tier 4 | 25,000+ | 50,000+ | 0.20% | 0.35% |
| Tier 5 | 50,000+ | 100,000+ | 0.15% | 0.30% |
| Tier 6 | 100,000+ | 200,000+ | 0.12% | 0.25% |
| Tier 7 | 250,000+ | 400,000+ | 0.10% | 0.22% |
| Tier 8 | 500,000+ | 600,000+ | 0.08% | 0.20% |
| Tier 9 | 1M+ | 1M+ | 0.06% | 0.18% |
| Tier 10 | 2.5M+ | 2.5M+ | 0.04% | 0.15% |
| Tier 11 | 5M+ | 5M+ | 0.02% | 0.12% |
| Tier 12 | 10M+ | 10M+ | 0.00% | 0.10% |
| Pro 1 to Pro 5 | 50M+ | 20M+ | 0.00% | 0.09% to 0.05% |
Stablecoins, pegged tokens and FX pairs have their own schedule from 0.20% maker and taker. Margin positions also incur opening and rollover fees per pair, for example 0.02% to 0.04% on opening and every four hours. As of 1 November 2026, Kraken fee schedule. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Pros & Cons
- MiCA authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider from Malta's MFSA since 29 September 2025, passported across the EEA, plus a licence for payment services
- Gate EU with localised sites: more than 200 cryptocurrencies, each tradable against the euro and USDC
- Spot fee of 0.1% for makers and takers, makers pay 0% from VIP 10
- Convert, OTC trading, staking and the Gate Card alongside spot trading
- A much smaller selection for EU customers than on the global platform, which according to Gate lists more than 5,400 cryptocurrencies
- No futures trading on Gate EU
- No USDT pairs, no GT token and no GT fee discount on Gate EU
- Migration required: existing EEA customers of the global platform are being moved to Gate EU step by step
- Maker/taker fees from 0.40% / 0.80%; since 9 July 2026 your balance also counts towards your tier, with Tier 3 (0.22% / 0.38%) from USD 20,000
- Pro order types: stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop, iceberg, OCO
- Margin trading up to 5x (selected pairs up to 10x)
- Full-featured API: REST and WebSocket v2 incl. Level 3 order book
- Shared account with standard Kraken, no transfer required
- In the EEA, Bitcoin and Ether options since 26 October 2026, in the same derivatives account as futures
- Learning curve compared to the standard interface has room for improvement
- Margin for EEA customers on fiat pairs only against USD and EUR, funded in USDC and EURC
- Futures and options only via a separate derivatives account, options only after an appropriateness assessment
- Lowest fee tiers only reachable from high 30-day volume onward
- Stablecoin and FX pairs on their own schedule from 0.20%, and their volume does not count towards your tier
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNo separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Provider details (fees, licences, pros and cons) editorially reviewed: November 2026. Investing in crypto assets carries a high level of risk, up to and including total loss of capital. This is not investment advice. Figures without guarantee, check current conditions with the provider.
Features
| not specified | Maker/Taker Model | not available |
| not specified | Margin Trading | not available |
| not specified | Futures/Derivatives | not available |
| not specified | Order Types | not available |
| not specified | API | not available |
| not specified | Charts | not available |
| not specified | Mobile App (Pro Mode) | not available |
| not specified | Asset Selection | not available |
| not specified | 2FA Security | not available |
| not specified | Cold Storage | not available |
- MiCA and PSD2 licensed through Gate Technology Ltd in Malta
- Gate EU with more than 200 cryptocurrencies against the euro and USDC
- Volume-based fee model from 0.40% maker / 0.80% taker
- Pro order types including iceberg and OCO bracket
- Margin trading with up to 5x leverage across 150+ markets
- API access for REST and WebSocket v2
- MiCA authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland, valid in 30 EEA countries
- Bitcoin and Ether options for EEA customers since 26 October 2026
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Spot on Gate EU: 0.1% for makers and takers (VIP 0). The fee falls step by step with your 30-day volume or account balance, and makers pay 0% from VIP 10. Gate EU does not offer futures (as of 1 November 2026).
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Details
| Gate Technology Ltd | Company | Payward Europe Solutions Limited |
| 2013 | Founded | 2011 |
| MiCA licence via MFSA (Malta) | Regulation | - EU: MiCA - USA: CFTC - UK: FCA |
| ~$10 USD | Minimum Amount | € 5 |
| Photo ID and selfie (required before deposits and withdrawals) | KYC | Photo ID, VideoIdent |
Verdict
In our overall rating Kraken Pro leads with 4.4 against 3.7 for Gate.io.
For most investors Kraken Pro is therefore the better choice.
Gate, known as Gate.io until May 2025, is one of the exchanges with the widest altcoin selection worldwide: according to Gate, more than 5,400 cryptocurrencies can be traded on its global platform. Customers in the EEA are served through Gate EU, run by Gate Technology Ltd in Malta. Malta's regulator MFSA authorised the company as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA on 29 September 2025; the authorisation is passported across the EEA, and the company also holds a licence for payment services. Since the end of June 2026, Gate has been moving existing EEA customers from the global platform to Gate EU step by step.
Gate EU is leaner than the global exchange: on 1 November 2026 it listed more than 200 cryptocurrencies, each against the euro and USDC. It also offers convert, OTC trading, staking and the Gate Card; futures, USDT pairs and the in-house GT token are not part of the offering. The spot fee is 0.1% for makers and takers and falls with trading volume, with makers paying nothing from VIP 10.
Our verdict: for experienced altcoin traders in Europe, Gate EU is a regulated option with a broad selection and a low spot fee. It is not designed for futures trading.
Kraken Pro is the separate trading interface from Kraken (pro.kraken.com and Pro mode in the mobile app) and is aimed at active traders. Unlike the standard platform with flat 1% fees, the maker/taker model applies here, starting at 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker and falling across 17 tiers to 0.00% maker and 0.05% taker. Since 9 July 2026 Kraken sets your tier by the best of three measures: 30-day spot volume, 30-day futures volume or assets on the platform. Anyone holding USD 20,000 at Kraken therefore trades in Tier 3 at 0.22% maker and 0.38% taker even without any turnover. Account, verification, and asset balances are shared between both interfaces.
The order set covers market, limit, stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop, iceberg orders, and bracket/OCO combinations. Margin trading is offered with up to 5x leverage depending on the pair, with selected assets reaching 10x; for EEA customers, margin on fiat pairs is now limited to USD and EUR and funded in USDC and EURC. EEA customers trade futures and, since 26 October 2026, Bitcoin and Ether options on Kraken Pro from a separate derivatives account using the same wallet; the provider is Cyprus-based Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited with a MiFID licence from CySEC, and options require an appropriateness assessment. The crypto services themselves are provided by Payward Europe Solutions Limited, authorised under MiCA by the Central Bank of Ireland since 25 June 2025 and passported to 30 EEA countries (ESMA register, file dated 30 October 2026). Charts, order book, and API access (REST and WebSocket v2) are described in user reviews as sufficient for active strategies; the learning curve compared to the standard interface is occasionally criticized.
Kraken Pro is considered particularly suitable for active traders who value pro order types, lower volume-based fees, and margin features. Those primarily looking for savings plans or simple spot investing will find a more fitting setup on the standard interface. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.