Gate.io Futures
Gate.io
Gate.io Futures offers more than 2,500 contract pairs, one of the widest selections on the market, with 0.015% maker fees. Many pairs are illiquid, however, and the Cayman-based governance remains a source of uncertainty.
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.02% / 0.05% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 100× |
| Supported assets | 700+ |
| Trading pairs | 3900+ |
| 24h volume | $6.79B |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Deposit methods | crypto on-chain, carta di credito/debito (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, bonifico SEPA (EUR), bonifico bancario (GBP, CHF, AUD, CAD, JPY), P2P |
| Geo restrictions | US, CN, CA, GB, SG, HK, MY, KP, IR, SY, CU |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | APAC, LATAM, MENA · 100+ countries |
| Regulator | Not disclosed |
| OAM Italy registration | Yes |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | VASP Parziale |
Strengths
- 2.500+ pair futures — maximum selection; fee 0,015% maker.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Many pair illiquidi; governance Cayman.
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Subject to regulation (Parziale): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
- Geographic restrictions (US, CN, CA, GB, SG, HK, MY, KP, IR, SY, CU).
Verdict
The B captures a compromise: the breadth is notable, with over 2,500 contract pairs and 0.015% maker fees, but many pairs are illiquid and this penalizes execution for the average user. Weighing further are only-partial regulation, Cayman-based governance and unavailability in Italy, plus leverage of up to 100x.
On this lens too Gate.io offers no foothold: it is custodial, full-KYC and with an unknown regulator, so the user hands over funds and identity with no self-custody and no guarantees. Its huge list of pairs is variety, not autonomy.
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.
FAQ
What are Gate.io Futures's fees?
On Gate.io Futures, spot fees are maker 0.02% / taker 0.05%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is Gate.io Futures regulated in Europe?
Regulatory status of Gate.io Futures: Parziale.
Does Gate.io Futures publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Gate.io Futures. 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 Futures?
No, Gate.io Futures 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 Futures support derivatives and futures?
Gate.io Futures offers derivatives trading, with up to 100x leverage.
Sources
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