Updated October 17, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Binance vs Gate.io
Binance
Gate.io
Higher score in this comparison
Binance vs Gate.io: the differences
| Compare | BinanceReviewVisitVisit | Gate.ioReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 490 | 1,510Higher |
| Regulators | Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), Banco de Espana, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Thailand Ministry of Finance | Malta Financial Services Authority (MiCA, crypto asset service provider), Malta Financial Services Authority (payment institution under PSD2), Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai, Japan (licensed exchange acquired 2024, regulator not named), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) |
| Fiat deposit methods | Not confirmed | Card, SEPA, Apple pay |
Same on both: Taker fee (0.1%), Maker fee (0.1%), Proof of reserves (Yes), Derivatives (Yes), Exchange type (Cex).
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Key differences
- Gate.io scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Regulators: only Binance offers Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), Banco de Espana.
- Regulators: only Gate.io offers Malta Financial Services Authority (MiCA, crypto asset service provider), Malta Financial Services Authority (payment institution under PSD2), Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai.
- Founded is lower at Gate.io: 2013 vs 2017.
- Coins listed is higher at Gate.io: 1,510 vs 490.
- Features: only Binance offers Staking.
- Features: only Gate.io offers Custodial.
Our verdict on each
Binance
Binance operates as a centralized exchange with derivatives activity and published proof of reserves for custody clarity. Traders who prefer centralized custody with derivatives access in one venue may find its combined structure aligns with their approach to managing activity.
Gate.io
Gate.io suits traders who want a very long coin list alongside spot and derivatives trading, and it is licensed in Malta and Dubai. Trading fees of 0.1% sit below the 0.2% site taker fee median, while 1,510 coins listed puts it well ahead of most rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | Binance | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0Fees of 0.1% taker and 0.1% maker on spot sit under the 0.2% site median. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.5 |
| Trust | 8.5 | 9.6Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Binance | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 26 of 297 | 41 of 297 |
| Crypto futures exchanges | 16 of 78 | 24 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Binance | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Staking | Custodial |
| Legal entity | Binance Holdings Ltd. | Gate Technology Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Malta |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Community |
Crypto earn
| Fact | Binance | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | Custodial | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Binance | Gate.io | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.1%below the median | 0.1%below the median | 0.15% |
| Coins listed | 490highest quarter | 1,510highest quarter | 76 |
| Maker fee | 0.1%at the median | 0.1%at the median | 0.1% |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Binance
Pros
- Centralized exchange venue with derivatives activity under one roof
- Published proof of reserves gives clarity around held balances
Gate.io
Pros
- 1,510 coins listed against a 62 site median, with derivatives trading on the same platform.
- A Malta Financial Services Authority MiCA licence with id MiCA CASP 984500D6A0F945BB5A15, plus a VARA registration in Dubai.
- Deposits by card, sepa and apple pay let European buyers fund the account from a card, a SEPA transfer or a phone.
Cons
- Support runs on email and community only, so help arrives by email or through the community rather than a live agent.
- Accounts are custodial, so the exchange holds the keys to your assets rather than you.
- Taker fees of 0.1% rank 34 on the site, well above the 0% charged by ActivTrades.
Who each suits
Binance
Who it suits
- Traders seeking centralized custody and derivatives access
- Holders who value published proof of reserves
Gate.io
Who it suits
- Active traders who want spot and derivatives in a single custodial account.
- European buyers who want a named regulator and a published licence id.
- Long tail traders: 1,510 coins listed, against from 650 at Bitpanda.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bitpanda, if a curated euro retail list suits better than 1,510 coins.
- ActivTrades, if you trade heavily and would rather pay 0% in taker fees.
- bunq, if paying fees of 0.25% to 1.99% per trade suits your volume better than 0.1%.
Questions about each
Binance
What does Binance cover as an exchange?+
Binance operates as a centralized exchange with derivatives activity under the same structure. Custody and order matching rest with the venue rather than self managed wallets. Published proof of reserves provides an extra custody signal for review.
How do derivatives fit within this service?+
Derivatives activity sits alongside spot style trading within the centralized venue. Positions and balances remain under venue custody throughout the process. Those interested should review structure and custody before deciding on use.
Gate.io
What do Gate.io charge for trading?+
Gate.io charges 0.1% for taker trades and 0.1% for maker trades on its standard schedule. Both sit below the 0.2% site median for taker fees, so regular trading keeps costs on the cheaper side of the market for most users.
Which regulators license Gate.io?+
The Malta Financial Services Authority lists Gate.io as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA and as a payment institution, with licence id MiCA CASP 984500D6A0F945BB5A15. Gate.io is also registered with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai and holds a licensed exchange in Japan, and the full list of entries sits under Malta Financial Services Authority (MiCA, crypto asset service provider), Malta Financial Services Authority (payment institution under PSD2) and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai.
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