Gate.io
Gate.io
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Worth it if you want the widest altcoin selection (4,600+ assets) and very low futures fees (0.015% maker), operating outside the EU, US and Italy.
Avoid it if you are in Italy or prioritise protection: a Cayman base, no MiCA authorisation, no documented Proof of Reserves and many low-quality tokens.
Gate.io is an exchange with over 4,600 assets, ranking first for altcoin selection, and very low futures maker fees (0.015%). Its Cayman base and questionable governance raise concerns, while the vast listing exposes users to a high risk of low-quality tokens.
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.2% / 0.2% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot + Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 100× |
| Supported assets | 1700+ |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Staking / Earn | Sì, prodotti Earn e staking disponibili |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | APAC, LATAM, MENA · 100+ countries |
| Regulator | AUSTRAC, MFSA |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | VASP |
Strengths
- 4.600+ asset — #1 selection altcoin; 0,015% futures maker fee.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Cayman; governance questionabile; risk altcoin of low qualità.
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
Verdict
The score stays mid-tier because the rich lineup (4,600+ assets, first for altcoin selection, 0.015% futures maker fees) clashes with weak safeguards: a Cayman base, limited regulators (AUSTRAC, MFSA), questionable governance and no availability in Italy. The vast listing is also a risk, exposing the user to many low-quality tokens.
Custodial with full KYC and a privacy score of 3: the breadth of the listing does not offset the absence of self-custody and verified identity. The vast altcoin selection may look like freedom of choice, but it remains access to tokens through a centralized intermediary, not permissionless on-chain operation.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
Reputation
What happened to people who used Gate.io, and what users say. External signals: they do not feed the promp.it rating.
Incidents & regulatory actions
History not verifiedWe have not yet completed the incident search for this service: no entries here does not mean no events.
Public reviews
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App Store ↗
4.3/5
5,201 reviews
US storefront (iTunes id 1294998195; raw averageUserRating 4.26).
- Trustpilot ↗ 1.5/5 1,418 reviews
Weighted average across 2 public review platforms (6,619 reviews in total), weighted by volume. This is not our rating: it is those platforms’ average.
FAQ
What are Gate.io's fees?
On Gate.io, spot fees are maker 0.2% / taker 0.2%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is Gate.io regulated in Europe?
Gate.io is not currently MiCA-authorised. It is not listed in the Italian OAM register. Licence: VASP.
Does Gate.io publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Gate.io. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Gate.io?
No, Gate.io is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does Gate.io support derivatives and futures?
Gate.io offers derivatives trading, with up to 100x leverage.
Sources
- Official service page Maker/taker fees · Regulatory framework · Derivatives · Founders · +11 Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
- cima.ky Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- crunchbase.com Company type · Stock ticker · Stock listing · IPO date · +2 Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- gate.com Corporate site Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
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- pitchbook.com Legal name Data verified on Jun 15, 2026