Ranked in 11 of 16 countries · Exchange
Gate Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.10%
- Maker fee0.10%
- Coins2,053
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2013
- Headquarters— Not verified
Our verdict
Gate is a custodial exchange operating since 2013 with one of the largest coin lists: its public API shows about 2,050 tradable coins. VIP 0 spot fees are 0.1% per side. It offers margin, futures, options, copy trading, P2P and staking, and publishes Merkle tree and zk-SNARK reserves.
Pros
- About 2,050 tradable coins, among the widest lists
- Merkle tree and zk-SNARK reserves with open-source verifier
- Broad range: futures, options, copy trading, P2P, staking
Cons
- Headquarters not disclosed on its About page
- Many thinly traded small-cap tokens
- Fee data conflicts between API field and fee notice
Where Gate works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Available | #3 of 36 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| France | Available | #3 of 34 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Germany | Available | #3 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Italy | Available | #3 of 32 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Netherlands | Available | #3 of 31 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Poland | Available | #3 of 30 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Serbia | Available | #5 of 24 | — Not verified |
| Spain | Available | #3 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Turkey | Available | #3 of 14 | On SPK provisional list (Gate Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ); final SPK operating licence not yet shown |
| Ukraine | Available | #5 of 22 | — Not verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Available | #3 of 18 | VARA VASP licence (Gate Technology FZE: exchange services) |
| Canada | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| India | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| United Kingdom | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is Gate?
- Proof of reserves
- Yes - Merkle tree plus zk-SNARK PoR, open-source verifier audited by Hacken; latest snapshot date not readable
- Custody
- Custodial
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on Gate
- Spot
- Futures
- Margin
- Staking
- Earn
- Copy trading
- P2p
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
Gate FAQ
Where is Gate available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates. It is not available in Canada, India, USA, United Kingdom.
What are Gate's trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book Gate charges 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Is Gate regulated?
European Union: MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. France: MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. Germany: MiCA C…
Does Gate publish proof of reserves?
Yes - Merkle tree plus zk-SNARK PoR, open-source verifier audited by Hacken; latest snapshot date not readable
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