Key facts
VIP0 tier; paying fees in GT gives an extra discount. There are 17 VIP levels.
About
Gate has been around since 2013 (called Bter until 2017, it moved from Gate.io to Gate.com in 2025). Its hallmark is a very long token list, including early-stage and thinly traded projects, plus futures, options and copy trading.
Fees are standard at 0.1% on spot, and reserves are regularly backed by proof of reserves. In the EU it operates under a Maltese MiCA licence, while the global platform is closed to the US, the UK and several EU states. A long tail of small caps also means higher risk.
Pros
- One of the widest token lists
- Proof of reserves at 115% coverage
- Available in Russia
Cons
- Many illiquid tokens
- Global platform closed to the US, UK and parts of the EU
- Parent jurisdiction not clearly disclosed
Verification (KYC)
Sign-up is possible without KYC, but deposits, withdrawals and full access require verification.
For users in Russia
Available: Russia is not on Gate's restricted list and Russian passports are accepted for KYC (as of 2026).
Security
Gate publishes zk-based proof of reserves: as of 22 June 2026 reserves stood at $8.18 billion with a 115% coverage ratio. We found no major hacks with client losses in recent years.
Licenses and registrations
- MiCA licence from MFSA (Malta, September 2025)
- PSD2 payment licence (Malta, February 2026)
- VARA licence (Dubai, April 2025)
Products
Sources
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