Gate.io

Verified
Est. 2013 Cayman Islands KY
Exchange Spot Futures Margin Proof of Reserves 2FA

Gate.io offers one of the widest token selections in the industry with over 1,700 listed assets. While it excels at listing new and niche tokens early, its regulatory posture and security record remain areas of concern.

Trading Type
Spot, Futures, Margin
Trading Pairs
1700
Maker / Taker
0.09% / 0.09%
Fiat Support
Yes
Security
Proof of Reserves
Noam Korbl
WRITTEN BY Noam Korbl Co-Founder & Head of Research
Justin Grossbard
EDITED BY Justin Grossbard Co-Founder & CEO
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2.5 /5
BELOW AVERAGE
Based on 50/100 Score
security
68/ 100
fees
84/ 100
trading
82/ 100
regulation
50/ 100
liquidity
75/ 100
How is our rating calculated?

Pros

  • Massive selection of tokens including micro-cap altcoins
  • Competitive maker/taker fee structure
  • Startup and launchpad programs for early token access
  • Comprehensive futures and margin trading options

Cons

  • Weak regulatory standing with few licenses
  • Past security incidents have raised concerns
  • Interface can feel overwhelming for new users
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Location Availability

Gate.io country availability map
Restricted regions: US
Available globally (except restricted)
Cayman Islands Based in Cayman Islands
50 / 100
Gate.io Verified
Est. 2013 Cayman Islands KY
Trading
Spot Futures Margin
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Noam Korbl

About the Author: Noam Korbl

Noam Korbl is the co-founder of TheRockTrading.com and has been an online trader since 2014. He has a Bachelors in Finance from Monash University and has been an investor in shares and equities for decades, and successfully started and sold various online businesses.