Updated October 13, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Bybit vs Gate.io
Bybit
Gate.io
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Where Bybit and Gate.io differ
| Compare | BybitReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Gate.ioReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 396 | 1,510Higher |
| Regulators | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | 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) |
| Taker fee | Not confirmed | 0.1% |
| Fiat deposit methods | Not confirmed | Card, SEPA, Apple pay |
| Maker fee | Not confirmed | 0.1% |
| Derivatives | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exchange type | Not confirmed | Cex |
Same on both: Proof of reserves (Yes).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Bybit offers Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
- 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 2018.
- Gate.io is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Coins listed is higher at Gate.io: 1,510 vs 396.
Our verdict on each
Bybit
For crypto customers seeking broad coin coverage, Bybit is a crypto exchange option linked to listed coins and proof of reserves. It suits customers who want many coins in one exchange account and value a published reserves signal alongside custody and account controls.
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 | Bybit | 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 | Not confirmed | 9.6 |
How they place
| Ranking | Bybit | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 221 of 297 | 41 of 297 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bybit | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Custodial |
| Legal entity | Bybit EU GmbH | Gate Technology Limited |
| Headquarters | Austria | Malta |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Community |
Crypto wallets
| Fact | Bybit | Gate.io |
|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | 396 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bybit | Gate.io | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | Not confirmed | 0.1%below the median | 0.15% |
| Coins listed | 396highest quarter | 1,510highest quarter | 76 |
| Maker fee | Not confirmed | 0.1%at the median | 0.1% |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Bybit
Pros
- Maintains broad listed coin selection for exchange use
- Publishes proof of reserves as part of exchange transparency
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
Bybit
Who it suits
- Customers seeking broad listed coin choice
- Customers valuing 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
Bybit
What does Bybit provide for crypto customers?+
Bybit is associated with crypto exchange activity covering listed coins for holding and trading. It also provides proof of reserves, which supports transparency review. Customers can look at coin coverage, custody and account controls before choosing an exchange home.
Which range does Bybit cover?+
Bybit covers a selection of listed coins for exchange customers to hold and trade. Availability can depend on customer situation, so confirmation of support for particular coins helps planning. A defined list makes it easier to see whether preferred coins appear.
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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